Prepare against Harald Leisenberger
Austria · World #13,245 classical · FIDE ID 1631730
When preparing against Harald Leisenberger, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 100 games by Harald Leisenberger, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Harald Leisenberger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harald Leisenberger 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 | 2,125 | 2,167 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,061 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,042 | 2,113 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 20 | 46 | 34 | 20.0% |
| As White | 48 | 12 | 25 | 11 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 52 | 8 | 21 | 23 | 15.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harald Leisenberger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harald Leisenberger's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 52.1% | 56.0% |
| d4 | 17 | 35.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.3% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Leisenberger usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Leisenberger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Leisenberger usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Leisenberger usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Leisenberger usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Leisenberger usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 60.0% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 6 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 82.6% | 18.4% |
| g6 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Harald Leisenberger's chess games
All 100 games by Harald Leisenberger in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 20 wins, 46 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Vojko Mencinger | 2,401 | 26th Latschach Open | B78 |
| Aug 2013 | David Wertjanz | 2,268 | 20th Graz Open | B87 |
| Jan 2018 | Stephan Wagner | 2,259 | Steyr Landesliga 1718 | E09 |
| Apr 2020 | Georg Fuchs | 2,211 | ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | B01 |
| Mar 2020 | Herbert Schrittwieser | 2,172 | Steyr Landesliga 1920 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Graz B | 2010 | 14 | 9 | 1,859 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 2 | 1,923 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,119 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,217 |
| 20th Graz Open | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,006 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 2,165 |
| Vienna Husek Open A | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,862 |
| ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,939 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harald Leisenberger's chess games?
100 games by Harald Leisenberger, from Nov 2010 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 Leisenberger has played.
What does Harald Leisenberger play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Harald Leisenberger opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harald Leisenberger answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Harald Leisenberger play as White?
As White, Harald Leisenberger's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harald Leisenberger play as Black?
As Black, Harald Leisenberger most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Harald Leisenberger's FIDE rating?
Harald Leisenberger is currently rated 2,125 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid and 2,042 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (May 2012).
How many games has Harald Leisenberger played?
Our database contains 100 games by Harald Leisenberger, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 46 draws, 34 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harald Leisenberger?
100 games by Harald Leisenberger 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.