Prepare against Hannes Leisner
DEU · World #8,997 classical · FIDE ID 4692705
Our database contains 339 games by Hannes Leisner, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hannes Leisner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hannes Leisner 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 | 2,186 | 2,296 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,112 | 2,112 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 339 | 129 | 109 | 101 | 38.1% |
| As White | 178 | 74 | 55 | 49 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 161 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hannes Leisner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hannes Leisner's side.
First moves as White (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 50.6% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 39 | 21.9% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 26 | 14.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 13 | 7.3% | 53.8% |
| b3 | 6 | 3.4% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Leisner usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Leisner usually continues d4 (57.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Leisner usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Leisner usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Leisner usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Leisner usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 84.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 8.6% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 80.3% | 55.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 9.8% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Hannes Leisner's chess games
All 339 games by Hannes Leisner in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 129 wins, 109 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 43 | 16/12/15 | 37.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Adam Szeberenyi | 2,367 | chT-GER Cup 1718 prel3 | D92 |
| Dec 2012 | Harald Schmidt | 2,365 | Travemuende Open 29th | B07 |
| Apr 2015 | Lajos Gyorkos | 2,351 | Oberliga Nord O 1415 | D76 |
| Mar 2018 | Benjamin Dauth | 2,328 | CupT-GER 1718 Round 2 | B22 |
| Jan 2013 | Ingemars Jesse | 2,316 | 15th Nord West Cup | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | 2015 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,251 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,372 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,138 |
| Oberliga Nord O 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 2,028 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,029 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,151 |
| JBLN Ost 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,746 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1920 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,178 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hannes Leisner's chess games?
339 games by Hannes Leisner, from Jan 2004 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 Hannes Leisner has played.
What does Hannes Leisner play on the first move as White?
Across 178 games with White in our database, Hannes Leisner opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hannes Leisner answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Hannes Leisner play as White?
As White, Hannes Leisner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 178 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hannes Leisner play as Black?
As Black, Hannes Leisner most often plays: Sicilian (43 games, 37.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 161 games.
What is Hannes Leisner's FIDE rating?
Hannes Leisner is currently rated 2,186 in classical chess and 2,112 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,296 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Hannes Leisner played?
Our database contains 339 games by Hannes Leisner, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 129 wins, 109 draws, 101 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hannes Leisner?
339 games by Hannes Leisner 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.