Prepare against Dirk Leimkuehler
DEU · World #66,942 classical · FIDE ID 24624586
When preparing against Dirk Leimkuehler, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 37.8% over 37 games.
Our database contains 186 games by Dirk Leimkuehler, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Leimkuehler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Leimkuehler 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 | 1,832 | 2,024 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 69 | 51 | 66 | 37.1% |
| As White | 92 | 37 | 27 | 28 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 94 | 32 | 24 | 38 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Leimkuehler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Leimkuehler's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 56.5% | 44.2% |
| f4 | 39 | 42.4% | 69.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Leimkuehler usually continues Nf3 (22.7% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Leimkuehler usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Leimkuehler usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 42% of White games, 69.2% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Leimkuehler usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Leimkuehler usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Leimkuehler usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 59.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 33.3% | 39.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 31 | 91.2% | 54.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.8% | 16.7% |
Dirk Leimkuehler's chess games
All 186 games by Dirk Leimkuehler in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 69 wins, 51 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 39 | 22/10/7 | 56.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 37 | 14/9/14 | 37.8% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Sergius Schmidt | 2,195 | 19th Ruhrhalbinsel Open | A85 |
| Jun 2004 | Olaf Giel | 2,123 | Herne Laufer Open | A80 |
| Mar 2007 | Heinz-Burkhard Heuermann | 2,048 | 13th Werther Schloss Open B | B24 |
| Sep 2024 | Paul Stuemer | 2,037 | 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | B25 |
| Mar 2008 | Reinhard Geisler | 2,032 | Werther Schloss Open-B 14th | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,957 |
| Sueder Sommer Open | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,240 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,913 |
| 21st Rheinland Pfalz Seniors Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,911 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK4 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 4.5 | – |
| Ruhrgebiet VL1 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 4 | 1,903 |
| NRW Verbandsklasse Group2 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,777 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,924 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Leimkuehler's chess games?
186 games by Dirk Leimkuehler, from May 2010 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 Dirk Leimkuehler has played.
What does Dirk Leimkuehler play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Dirk Leimkuehler opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.f4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Leimkuehler answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Dirk Leimkuehler play as White?
As White, Dirk Leimkuehler's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (39 games, 56.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Leimkuehler play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Leimkuehler most often plays: Dutch Defense (37 games, 37.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Dirk Leimkuehler's FIDE rating?
Dirk Leimkuehler is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,024 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Dirk Leimkuehler played?
Our database contains 186 games by Dirk Leimkuehler, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 51 draws, 66 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Leimkuehler?
186 games by Dirk Leimkuehler 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.