Prepare against Jean-Olivier Leconte
FM · France · World #8,503 classical · FIDE ID 606219
Our database contains 171 games by Jean-Olivier Leconte, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Olivier Leconte's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Olivier Leconte 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 | 2,195 | 2,322 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,127 | 2,293 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,161 | 2,301 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 67 | 56 | 47 | 39.2% |
| As White | 93 | 39 | 33 | 21 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 78 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Olivier Leconte's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Olivier Leconte's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 94.6% | 60.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Leconte usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Leconte usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Leconte usually continues Nc3 (61.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Leconte usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Leconte usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 72.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 20.5% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Jean-Olivier Leconte's chess games
All 171 games by Jean-Olivier Leconte 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: 67 wins, 56 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 1/3/4 | 11.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Jonathan Dourerassou | 2,580 | Le Port Marly Paribas Blitz Open | B30 |
| Jan 1993 | Krum Georgiev | 2,500 | 20th Aubervilliers Open rap | B80 |
| Nov 2003 | Felix Levin | 2,481 | chT2-FRA 0304 | A57 |
| Nov 2019 | Boris Kantsler | 2,443 | 1st Monaco Sulava Memorial | B07 |
| Jan 2015 | Bilel Bellahcene | 2,436 | ch-Paris rapid | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Port Marly Paribas Blitz Open | 2013 | 13 | 11 | 2,597 |
| Paris Apsap Open | 1998 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,520 |
| ch-FRA w | 2000 | 10 | 5 | 2,179 |
| 11th Cappelle Open | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,372 |
| chT-FRA | 1999 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,400 |
| 9th South Wales Open | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,249 |
| chT2B-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,310 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 9 | 6 | 2,399 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Olivier Leconte's chess games?
171 games by Jean-Olivier Leconte, 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 Jean-Olivier Leconte has played.
What does Jean-Olivier Leconte play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Jean-Olivier Leconte opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Olivier Leconte answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Jean-Olivier Leconte play as White?
As White, Jean-Olivier Leconte's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Vienna Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Olivier Leconte play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Olivier Leconte most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Jean-Olivier Leconte's FIDE rating?
Jean-Olivier Leconte is currently rated 2,195 in classical chess, 2,127 in rapid and 2,161 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,322 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Jean-Olivier Leconte played?
Our database contains 171 games by Jean-Olivier Leconte, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 56 draws, 47 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Olivier Leconte?
171 games by Jean-Olivier Leconte 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.