Prepare against Hans-Martin Leichtfried
Austria · World #24,959 classical · FIDE ID 1611429
When preparing against Hans-Martin Leichtfried, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Hans-Martin Leichtfried, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Martin Leichtfried's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Martin Leichtfried 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 | 2,018 | 2,122 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,098 | 2,116 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 29.5% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Martin Leichtfried's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Martin Leichtfried's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 47.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Leichtfried usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Leichtfried usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Leichtfried usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Hans-Martin Leichtfried's chess games
All 44 games by Hans-Martin Leichtfried 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: 13 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D48 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D48 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1998 | Hannes Schirmbeck | 2,165 | 7th Donau Open | B30 |
| Apr 1999 | Franz Punzenberger | 2,075 | ch-Linz County | E98 |
| Nov 2015 | Josef Kainz | 1,948 | chT2M-AUT 1516 | D85 |
| Jul 2009 | Andreas Forster | 1,921 | ch-Steyr | A81 |
| Feb 2015 | Franz Fabian | 1,909 | chT2M-AUT 1415 | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steyr Open | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,047 |
| 11th Linz Open | 2000 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,187 |
| ch-Steyr | 2009 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,212 |
| 7th Donau Open | 1998 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,135 |
| 1st Steyr Open | 2011 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,166 |
| chT2M-AUT 1415 | 2015 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,107 |
| chT2M-AUT 1516 | 2015 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,103 |
| Schwarzach Open | 2005 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Martin Leichtfried's chess games?
44 games by Hans-Martin Leichtfried, 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 Hans-Martin Leichtfried has played.
What does Hans-Martin Leichtfried play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Hans-Martin Leichtfried opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Martin Leichtfried answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Hans-Martin Leichtfried play as White?
As White, Hans-Martin Leichtfried's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Martin Leichtfried play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Martin Leichtfried most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Hans-Martin Leichtfried's FIDE rating?
Hans-Martin Leichtfried is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess, 2,098 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,122 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Hans-Martin Leichtfried played?
Our database contains 44 games by Hans-Martin Leichtfried, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Martin Leichtfried?
44 games by Hans-Martin Leichtfried 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.