Prepare against Didier Leuba
FM · CHE · World #13,243 classical · FIDE ID 1300768
Our database contains 181 games by Didier Leuba, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Didier Leuba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Didier Leuba before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,125 | 2,298 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 48 | 64 | 69 | 26.5% |
| As White | 85 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 96 | 20 | 37 | 39 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Didier Leuba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Didier Leuba's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 81 | 95.3% | 48.8% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Leuba usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Leuba usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Leuba usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Leuba usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 51.4% | 31.6% |
| e6 | 17 | 45.9% | 41.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Didier Leuba's chess games
All 181 games by Didier Leuba in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 48 wins, 64 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 24 | 10/8/6 | 41.7% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 2/10/6 | 11.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 1/4/10 | 6.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2005 | Zvonko Stanojoski | 2,458 | 21st EU-Cup | A14 |
| Jan 1993 | Normunds Miezis | 2,420 | Bern Open | A43 |
| Jan 1990 | Peter Sinkovics | 2,390 | Biel-C | E61 |
| Jan 1982 | Klaus Bischoff | 2,385 | 6th Zuerich Open A | C00 |
| Jan 1990 | Sandor Videki | 2,385 | Biel-C | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2015 | 60 | 26.5 | 2,222 |
| Brocco Open | 1991 | 14 | 6 | 2,354 |
| Neuchatel Open | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,318 |
| Geneve YM | 1989 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,160 |
| Biel-16 Master | 1983 | 11 | 4 | 2,236 |
| Biel-C | 1990 | 10 | 7 | 2,487 |
| Mendrisio Open | 1989 | 9 | 5 | 2,511 |
| Bad Ragaz Open | 1990 | 9 | 6 | 2,405 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Didier Leuba's chess games?
181 games by Didier Leuba, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Didier Leuba has played.
What does Didier Leuba play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Didier Leuba opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Didier Leuba answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Didier Leuba play as White?
As White, Didier Leuba's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Didier Leuba play as Black?
As Black, Didier Leuba most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (18 games, 11.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (15 games, 6.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Didier Leuba's FIDE rating?
Didier Leuba is currently rated 2,125 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,298 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Didier Leuba played?
Our database contains 181 games by Didier Leuba, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 64 draws, 69 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Didier Leuba?
181 games by Didier Leuba reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.