Prepare against Engelbert Leichum
DEU · World #134,404 classical · FIDE ID 12994910
When preparing against Engelbert Leichum, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 93 games by Engelbert Leichum, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Engelbert Leichum's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Engelbert Leichum 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 | 1,635 | 1,708 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 27 | 16 | 50 | 29.0% |
| As White | 48 | 12 | 9 | 27 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 45 | 15 | 7 | 23 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Engelbert Leichum's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Engelbert Leichum's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 95.8% | 35.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 35.9% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Leichum usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Leichum usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Leichum usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Leichum usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 61.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Engelbert Leichum's chess games
All 93 games by Engelbert Leichum in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 27 wins, 16 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Stephan Gutacker | 1,885 | 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | C50 |
| May 2016 | Georg Neudecker | 1,876 | 26th Schweinfurt Open | A52 |
| Nov 2015 | Florian Bahlke | 1,836 | 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A22 |
| Nov 2019 | Alexander Lorenz | 1,759 | 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | B01 |
| May 2015 | Mark Mueller | 1,733 | ch-Frankfurt A | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2019 | 30 | 7.5 | 1,444 |
| 29th Schweinfurt Open | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,343 |
| 26th Schweinfurt Open | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,596 |
| 1st Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,581 |
| 26th Wiesbaden Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,531 |
| 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,780 |
| 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,366 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,671 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Engelbert Leichum's chess games?
93 games by Engelbert Leichum, from Dec 2014 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 Engelbert Leichum has played.
What does Engelbert Leichum play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Engelbert Leichum opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Engelbert Leichum answers 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...Nc6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games).
What openings does Engelbert Leichum play as White?
As White, Engelbert Leichum's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Danish Gambit (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Engelbert Leichum play as Black?
As Black, Engelbert Leichum most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Budapest Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Engelbert Leichum's FIDE rating?
Engelbert Leichum is currently rated 1,635 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,708 (Jun 2016).
How many games has Engelbert Leichum played?
Our database contains 93 games by Engelbert Leichum, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 16 draws, 50 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Engelbert Leichum?
93 games by Engelbert Leichum 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.