Prepare against Erhard Leimeister
DEU · World #20,668 classical · FIDE ID 4660510
When preparing against Erhard Leimeister, expect 1.c4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian: Sämisch as White, 60.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 216 games by Erhard Leimeister, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erhard Leimeister's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erhard Leimeister 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 | 2,156 | 2,272 | Sep 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,189 | 2,234 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 216 | 113 | 64 | 39 | 52.3% |
| As White | 104 | 55 | 32 | 17 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 112 | 58 | 32 | 22 | 51.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erhard Leimeister's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erhard Leimeister's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 45 | 43.3% | 58.9% |
| d4 | 34 | 32.7% | 76.5% |
| e4 | 13 | 12.5% | 69.2% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 10.6% | 81.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 43% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Leimeister usually continues Nc3 (67.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Leimeister usually continues g3 (81.3% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Leimeister usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 76.5% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Leimeister usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Leimeister usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Leimeister usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 53.3% | 65.6% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 38.3% | 73.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 8.3% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 56.3% | 61.1% |
| f5 | 7 | 21.9% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 15.6% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Erhard Leimeister's chess games
All 216 games by Erhard Leimeister 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: 113 wins, 64 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 23 | 14/6/3 | 60.9% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Vyacheslav Ikonnikov | 2,539 | 9th Eschborn Open | E42 |
| Jan 1992 | Tilmann Vogler | 2,285 | Wiesbaden Open | C14 |
| Aug 1998 | Marcel Racherbaeumer | 2,270 | 2nd Karl Mala Memorial Open | C11 |
| Aug 1998 | Omri Schlesinger | 2,265 | 2nd Karl Mala Memorial Open | C11 |
| Apr 2010 | Patrick Chandler | 2,265 | 5th Main Vogelsberg Open | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-MTS | 2002 | 20 | 15 | 2,313 |
| ch-Hessen Open A | 2016 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,191 |
| chB-Hessen | 2000 | 11 | 6 | 2,140 |
| Hoeckendorf Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,161 |
| Wiesbaden Open | 1992 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,400 |
| 5th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 2,275 |
| 5th Rhein Main Open | 2002 | 7 | 5 | 2,317 |
| 2nd Rhein Main Open | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,326 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erhard Leimeister's chess games?
216 games by Erhard Leimeister, 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 Erhard Leimeister has played.
What does Erhard Leimeister play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Erhard Leimeister opens with 1.c4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erhard Leimeister answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games).
What openings does Erhard Leimeister play as White?
As White, Erhard Leimeister's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (15 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erhard Leimeister play as Black?
As Black, Erhard Leimeister most often plays: Alekhine Defense (23 games, 60.9% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Erhard Leimeister's FIDE rating?
Erhard Leimeister is currently rated 2,156 in classical chess and 2,189 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,272 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Erhard Leimeister played?
Our database contains 216 games by Erhard Leimeister, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 64 draws, 39 losses (52.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erhard Leimeister?
216 games by Erhard Leimeister 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.