Prepare against Jens Christian Leimand
DNK · World #12,929 classical · FIDE ID 1404270
Our database contains 34 games by Jens Christian Leimand, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jens Christian Leimand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jens Christian Leimand 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 | 2,129 | 2,188 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 26.5% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jens Christian Leimand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jens Christian Leimand's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 53.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 53.1% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Leimand usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Leimand usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (19% of these games) — Leimand usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Jens Christian Leimand's chess games
All 34 games by Jens Christian Leimand in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 9 wins, 13 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Baldur Kristinsson | 2,210 | Aarhus | A67 |
| Feb 2002 | John Bauneborg Nielsen | 2,197 | chT-DEN 0102 | A01 |
| Apr 2026 | Christian Karstensen | 2,062 | Sonflow Cup / Kolding Bymesterskab 2026 | D35 |
| Apr 2026 | Hans Valdemar Hansen | 2,052 | Sonflow Cup / Kolding Bymesterskab 2026 | B06 |
| Apr 2026 | Esmat Susanne Guindy | 2,050 | Sonflow Cup / Kolding Bymesterskab 2026 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN U20 | 1994 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,107 |
| Aarhus | 1997 | 7 | 2 | 2,049 |
| Danish Championship 2026 - G7 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,994 |
| Sonflow Cup / Kolding Bymesterskab 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,282 |
| ch-Aarhus | 2000 | 4 | 1 | 1,975 |
| chT-DEN 0102 | 2002 | 3 | 2 | 2,400 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jens Christian Leimand's chess games?
34 games by Jens Christian Leimand, from Apr 2003 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 Jens Christian Leimand has played.
What does Jens Christian Leimand play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Jens Christian Leimand opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jens Christian Leimand answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Jens Christian Leimand play as White?
As White, Jens Christian Leimand's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jens Christian Leimand play as Black?
As Black, Jens Christian Leimand most often plays: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Jens Christian Leimand's FIDE rating?
Jens Christian Leimand is currently rated 2,129 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Jens Christian Leimand played?
Our database contains 34 games by Jens Christian Leimand, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 13 draws, 12 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jens Christian Leimand?
34 games by Jens Christian Leimand 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.