Prepare against Harald Leipold
DEU · World #69,869 classical · FIDE ID 24633410
When preparing against Harald Leipold, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 47 games by Harald Leipold, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harald Leipold's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald Leipold 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 | 1,822 | 1,974 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 11 | 22 | 14 | 23.4% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald Leipold's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald Leipold's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Leipold usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Leipold usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Leipold usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Harald Leipold's chess games
All 47 games by Harald Leipold in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 11 wins, 22 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Felix Herbsleb | 1,580 | Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga B 18/19 | D02 |
| Oct 2020 | Dominik Wilhelm | 1,556 | Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 1920 | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost A 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,084 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,158 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Landesliga B 18/19 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,835 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,793 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 9495 | 1995 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,207 |
| Oberliga Ost Playoff 9798 | 1998 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,040 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald Leipold's chess games?
47 games by Harald Leipold, from Jul 2006 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 Harald Leipold has played.
What does Harald Leipold play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Harald Leipold opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald Leipold answers 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Harald Leipold play as White?
As White, Harald Leipold's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald Leipold play as Black?
As Black, Harald Leipold most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Harald Leipold's FIDE rating?
Harald Leipold is currently rated 1,822 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Harald Leipold played?
Our database contains 47 games by Harald Leipold, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 22 draws, 14 losses (23.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald Leipold?
47 games by Harald Leipold 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.