Prepare against Gerald Leitner
Austria · World #20,118 classical · FIDE ID 1616218
Our database contains 374 games by Gerald Leitner, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerald Leitner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerald Leitner 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 | 2,056 | 2,246 | Aug 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,199 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,066 | 2,134 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 374 | 139 | 98 | 137 | 37.2% |
| As White | 191 | 76 | 50 | 65 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 183 | 63 | 48 | 72 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerald Leitner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerald Leitner's side.
First moves as White (191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 101 | 52.9% | 51.5% |
| c4 | 30 | 15.7% | 48.3% |
| e4 | 29 | 15.2% | 63.8% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 14.1% | 55.6% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.6% | 16.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Leitner usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Leitner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Leitner usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Leitner usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Leitner usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Leitner usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 59.2% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 8 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 9.2% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 73.5% | 47.0% |
| f5 | 8 | 11.8% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Gerald Leitner's chess games
All 374 games by Gerald Leitner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 139 wins, 98 draws, 137 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A33 | English Opening | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| A79 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A63 | Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Evgeny Gleizerov | 2,590 | 17th Vienna Open | A40 |
| Sep 2022 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,505 | 26th Nova Gorica Open A | D45 |
| Aug 2022 | Davit Shengelia | 2,462 | ch-AUT | D02 |
| Aug 2014 | Yury Lapshun | 2,458 | 29th Schwarzach Open | D33 |
| Aug 2015 | Johan Salomon | 2,439 | Vienna Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2023 | 29 | 14 | 2,240 |
| Vienna Advent Open | 2023 | 13 | 8 | 2,145 |
| chT2O-AUT 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 2,120 |
| chT2O-AUT 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,196 |
| chT-AUT 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 4 | 2,229 |
| chT2O-AUT 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,234 |
| chT-AUT 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 0.5 | 2,103 |
| chT2O-AUT 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,107 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerald Leitner's chess games?
374 games by Gerald Leitner, from Apr 2008 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 Gerald Leitner has played.
What does Gerald Leitner play on the first move as White?
Across 191 games with White in our database, Gerald Leitner opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerald Leitner answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Gerald Leitner play as White?
As White, Gerald Leitner's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 191 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerald Leitner play as Black?
As Black, Gerald Leitner most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 183 games.
What is Gerald Leitner's FIDE rating?
Gerald Leitner is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 2,066 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,246 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Gerald Leitner played?
Our database contains 374 games by Gerald Leitner, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 139 wins, 98 draws, 137 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerald Leitner?
374 games by Gerald Leitner 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.