Prepare against Hector Leyva
IM · SLV · World #4,154 classical · FIDE ID 6700268
Our database contains 380 games by Hector Leyva, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hector Leyva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hector Leyva 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 | 2,299 | 2,410 | Apr 2006 |
| Blitz | 2,328 | 2,351 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 380 | 164 | 107 | 109 | 43.2% |
| As White | 199 | 91 | 61 | 47 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 181 | 73 | 46 | 62 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hector Leyva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hector Leyva's side.
First moves as White (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 113 | 56.8% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 60 | 30.2% | 61.7% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 11.6% | 80.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Leyva usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Leyva usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Leyva usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Leyva usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Leyva usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Leyva usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 82 | 78.1% | 54.9% |
| c6 | 7 | 6.7% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.9% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.9% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.9% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.9% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 55.3% | 55.8% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 23.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 12.8% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Hector Leyva's chess games
All 380 games by Hector Leyva 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: 164 wins, 107 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D61 | Indian Defense | 23 | 11/7/5 | 47.8% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 46 | 17/14/15 | 37.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Zong-Yuan Zhao | 2,567 | Olympiad-38 | B33 |
| Jan 2020 | Roeland Pruijssers | 2,563 | 2nd Guatemala Caissa Open | A40 |
| Jan 1996 | Julio Becerra Rivero | 2,545 | ch-CUB | B23 |
| Nov 2008 | Darcy Lima | 2,488 | Olympiad-38 | E32 |
| Jan 1996 | Irisberto Herrera | 2,475 | ch-CUB | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CUB | 1996 | 45 | 16 | 2,255 |
| Capablanca Memorial C | 1992 | 20 | 8 | 2,250 |
| 31st Capablanca Memorial Premier I | 1996 | 13 | 5 | 2,349 |
| Havana Open | 1994 | 13 | 7 | 2,314 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 13 | 7 | 2,434 |
| Caribbean zt 2.3 | 2011 | 12 | 6 | 2,409 |
| Holguin | 1995 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,414 |
| Guines | 1994 | 11 | 8 | 2,462 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hector Leyva's chess games?
380 games by Hector Leyva, 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 Hector Leyva has played.
What does Hector Leyva play on the first move as White?
Across 199 games with White in our database, Hector Leyva opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hector Leyva answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Hector Leyva play as White?
As White, Hector Leyva's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 199 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hector Leyva play as Black?
As Black, Hector Leyva most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (46 games, 37.0% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 181 games.
What is Hector Leyva's FIDE rating?
Hector Leyva is currently rated 2,299 in classical chess and 2,328 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,410 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Hector Leyva played?
Our database contains 380 games by Hector Leyva, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 164 wins, 107 draws, 109 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hector Leyva?
380 games by Hector Leyva 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.