Prepare against Joachim Leiser
DEU · World #48,789 classical · FIDE ID 34619500
When preparing against Joachim Leiser, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 47 games by Joachim Leiser, covering Jun 2025 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Leiser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Leiser 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 | 1,898 | 1,924 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,730 | 1,730 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,753 | 1,754 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 20 | 12 | 15 | 42.6% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Leiser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Leiser's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 95.8% | 54.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Leiser usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Leiser usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Leiser usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Joachim Leiser's chess games
All 47 games by Joachim Leiser in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2025 - 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: 20 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Lorenz Ponnath | 2,275 | Regensburg Open | B33 |
| Jan 1998 | A. Wolf | 2,240 | St Ingbert Open | A30 |
| Jun 1998 | Uwe Braeuner | 2,230 | Westpfalz Open | B63 |
| Jun 1998 | Andreas Scheske | 2,030 | Westpfalz Open | B22 |
| Apr 2026 | Ralf Henkel | 1,960 | 93. Pfälzischer Schachkongress - MAT I | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regensburg Open | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,215 |
| 93. Pfälzischer Schachkongress - MAT I | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,846 |
| ch-Saarland M qual2 | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,120 |
| Westpfalz Open | 1998 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,341 |
| St Ingbert Open | 1998 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,388 |
| Hassloch Open B | 1998 | 6 | 4 | 2,303 |
| 14th Boeblingen Open | 1997 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,305 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Leiser's chess games?
47 games by Joachim Leiser, from Jun 2025 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 Joachim Leiser has played.
What does Joachim Leiser play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Joachim Leiser opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Leiser answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Joachim Leiser play as White?
As White, Joachim Leiser's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Leiser play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Leiser most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Joachim Leiser's FIDE rating?
Joachim Leiser is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess, 1,730 in rapid and 1,753 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,924 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Joachim Leiser played?
Our database contains 47 games by Joachim Leiser, covering Jun 2025 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Leiser?
47 games by Joachim Leiser 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.