Prepare against Ilias Angelo (Leo) Baker
CM · New Zealand · World #15,818 classical · FIDE ID 4311116
Our database contains 89 games by Ilias Angelo (Leo) Baker, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ilias Angelo (Leo) Baker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilias Angelo (Leo) Baker 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 | 2,097 | 2,192 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,873 | 1,883 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,765 | 1,827 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 40 | 18 | 31 | 44.9% |
| As White | 41 | 22 | 5 | 14 | 53.7% |
| As Black | 48 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilias Angelo (Leo) Baker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilias Angelo (Leo) Baker's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 51.2% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 12 | 29.3% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.3% | 66.7% |
| g4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Baker usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Baker usually continues c4 (91.7% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Baker usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Baker usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Baker usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Baker usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 29.4% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 29.4% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 17.6% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 63.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 26.3% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
Ilias Angelo (Leo) Baker's chess games
All 89 games by Ilias Angelo (Leo) Baker in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 40 wins, 18 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Alexej Khamatgaleev | 2,301 | Australasian Masters IM | E92 |
| Jan 2025 | A Ker | 2,228 | 132nd ch-NZL Open | B36 |
| Jan 2025 | RJ Dive | 2,197 | 132nd ch-NZL Rapid | B10 |
| Jan 2024 | Robert W Smith | 2,152 | ch-NZL Rapid 131st | B55 |
| Dec 2025 | Ed Levi | 2,147 | Australasian Masters IM | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australasian Masters IM | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,226 |
| Bob Wade 2026 | Peter Weir Masters | 2026 | 9 | 9 | 2,372 |
| ACC Chess Festival 2026 | Classic | 2026 | 9 | 8 | 2,086 |
| 132nd ch-NZL Rapid | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,242 |
| 132nd ch-NZL Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,040 |
| Asian Individual 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 1 | 1,938 |
| Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,972 |
| ch-North Island Staurt Memorial | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,831 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilias Angelo (Leo) Baker's chess games?
89 games by Ilias Angelo (Leo) Baker, from Feb 2019 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 Ilias Angelo (Leo) Baker has played.
What does Ilias Angelo (Leo) Baker play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Ilias Angelo (Leo) Baker opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilias Angelo (Leo) Baker answers 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Ilias Angelo (Leo) Baker play as White?
As White, Ilias Angelo (Leo) Baker's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilias Angelo (Leo) Baker play as Black?
As Black, Ilias Angelo (Leo) Baker most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Ilias Angelo (Leo) Baker's FIDE rating?
Ilias Angelo (Leo) Baker is currently rated 2,097 in classical chess, 1,873 in rapid and 1,765 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,192 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Ilias Angelo (Leo) Baker played?
Our database contains 89 games by Ilias Angelo (Leo) Baker, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 18 draws, 31 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilias Angelo (Leo) Baker?
89 games by Ilias Angelo (Leo) Baker 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.