Prepare against Dusan Leben
SVN · World #65,198 classical · FIDE ID 14608952
When preparing against Dusan Leben, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 42.9% over 21 games.
Our database contains 193 games by Dusan Leben, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dusan Leben's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dusan Leben 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 | 1,838 | 1,899 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,754 | 1,858 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 73 | 38 | 82 | 37.8% |
| As White | 101 | 38 | 25 | 38 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 92 | 35 | 13 | 44 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dusan Leben's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dusan Leben's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 79.2% | 51.2% |
| d4 | 12 | 11.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 8.9% | 61.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 51.2% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Leben usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Leben usually continues Nf3 (45.7% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Leben usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Leben usually continues Bf4 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Leben usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …b6 (8% of these games) — Leben usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 85.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 15.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 89.1% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 10.9% | 10.0% |
Dusan Leben's chess games
All 193 games by Dusan Leben in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 73 wins, 38 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 21 | 9/1/11 | 42.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Blaz Debevec | 2,081 | 66th chT-Ljubljana Superliga | E01 |
| Nov 2016 | Zlatko Jeraj | 2,062 | chT2-SLO West | D60 |
| Oct 2008 | Uros Peteh | 2,013 | chT2-SLO West | B45 |
| Oct 2009 | Marko Petrovic | 1,979 | chT2-SLO West | B81 |
| Nov 2016 | Drago Buha | 1,964 | chT2-SLO West | C61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SLO West | 2022 | 40 | 22.5 | 1,877 |
| chT1-SLO West | 2013 | 11 | 3 | 1,882 |
| 31st chT-SLO | 2021 | 9 | 2 | 1,825 |
| chT-SLO Central 2nd League | 2010 | 8 | 6 | 1,821 |
| chT-Ljubljana 62nd 1st League | 2009 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,645 |
| 20th chT-SLO Central 1st League | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,835 |
| chT-SLO Central Superliga 13th | 2012 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,772 |
| 66th chT-Ljubljana Superliga | 2013 | 7 | 1 | 1,752 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dusan Leben's chess games?
193 games by Dusan Leben, from Jan 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 Dusan Leben has played.
What does Dusan Leben play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Dusan Leben opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dusan Leben answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Dusan Leben play as White?
As White, Dusan Leben's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dusan Leben play as Black?
As Black, Dusan Leben most often plays: Indian Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Petrov's Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Dusan Leben's FIDE rating?
Dusan Leben is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess, 1,754 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,899 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Dusan Leben played?
Our database contains 193 games by Dusan Leben, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 38 draws, 82 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dusan Leben?
193 games by Dusan Leben 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.