Prepare against Dominic Leigh
United Kingdom · World #95,802 classical · FIDE ID 428310
When preparing against Dominic Leigh, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Dominic Leigh, covering Dec 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dominic Leigh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominic Leigh 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 | 1,741 | 1,777 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 11 | 26 | 14 | 21.6% |
| As White | 25 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 13 | 8 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominic Leigh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominic Leigh's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 96.0% | 52.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Leigh usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Leigh usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Leigh usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Leigh usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 53.3% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 40.0% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Dominic Leigh's chess games
All 51 games by Dominic Leigh in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - Aug 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: 11 wins, 26 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D65 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Martina Flint | 1,941 | 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | A03 |
| Jan 2024 | Robert A Dean | 1,835 | 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | D44 |
| Aug 2024 | Chris Perkins | 1,755 | ch-BCF AM U1900 Open | A58 |
| Aug 2024 | Amaya Agarwal | 1,700 | ch-BCF PM U2050 Open | C54 |
| Jul 2024 | Maya Keen | 1,692 | BCF-ch Penrose U2000 Open | E34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Cambridge Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,648 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,683 |
| ch-BCF PM U2050 Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,753 |
| ch-BCF AM U1900 Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,701 |
| BCF-ch Penrose U2000 Open | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,670 |
| London Central Major | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,542 |
| 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,042 |
| chT3S-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | 2012 | 4 | 2 | 1,780 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominic Leigh's chess games?
51 games by Dominic Leigh, from Dec 2022 to Aug 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 Dominic Leigh has played.
What does Dominic Leigh play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Dominic Leigh opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominic Leigh answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dominic Leigh play as White?
As White, Dominic Leigh's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominic Leigh play as Black?
As Black, Dominic Leigh most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Dominic Leigh's FIDE rating?
Dominic Leigh is currently rated 1,741 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,777 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Dominic Leigh played?
Our database contains 51 games by Dominic Leigh, covering Dec 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 26 draws, 14 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominic Leigh?
51 games by Dominic Leigh 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.