Prepare against Hans Erik Leimand
DNK · World #86,923 classical · FIDE ID 1418955
When preparing against Hans Erik Leimand, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 38 games by Hans Erik Leimand, covering Apr 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hans Erik Leimand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Erik Leimand 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 | 1,767 | 1,832 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 10 | 8 | 20 | 26.3% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Erik Leimand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Erik Leimand's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 71.4% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 19.0% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Leimand usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Leimand usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (7% of these games) — Leimand usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 12.5% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Leimand usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Leimand usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Hans Erik Leimand's chess games
All 38 games by Hans Erik Leimand in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - Aug 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2002 | Janus Christensen | 1,961 | 24th Politiken Cup | E60 |
| Jul 2002 | Erik Mathiesen | 1,958 | 24th Politiken Cup | D20 |
| Jul 2026 | Lars Ostergaard Kristensen | 1,737 | Senior-DM 2026 - 65+ | E91 |
| Apr 2015 | Hans Jorgen Clausen | 1,737 | Vojens Sonderjysk EMT A | E61 |
| Jun 2015 | Henrik Feldborg | 1,629 | Vojens Sonderjysk EMT A | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Politiken Cup | 2002 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,897 |
| Senior-DM 2026 - 65+ | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,664 |
| Vojens Sonderjysk EMT A | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,826 |
| ch-DEN B5 Gr2 | 2004 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,428 |
| ch-DEN G5-1 Gr1 | 2023 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,489 |
| chT-South Jutland 2223 | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2,012 |
| chT-South Jutland 1516 Series A Gr1 | 2015 | 1 | 1 | – |
| Danish Championship 2026 - Veteran | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,473 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans Erik Leimand's chess games?
38 games by Hans Erik Leimand, from Apr 2014 to Aug 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 Hans Erik Leimand has played.
What does Hans Erik Leimand play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Hans Erik Leimand opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Erik Leimand answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Hans Erik Leimand play as White?
As White, Hans Erik Leimand's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Erik Leimand play as Black?
As Black, Hans Erik Leimand most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Hans Erik Leimand's FIDE rating?
Hans Erik Leimand is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,832 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Hans Erik Leimand played?
Our database contains 38 games by Hans Erik Leimand, covering Apr 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Erik Leimand?
38 games by Hans Erik Leimand 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.