Prepare against Joel Leong

CM · Australia · World #7,044 classical · FIDE ID 3238520

When preparing against Joel Leong, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (75%).

Our database contains 30 games by Joel Leong, covering Nov 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Joel Leong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joel Leong 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joel Leong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joel Leong's side.

First moves as White (12 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 25.0% score
  • …d5 (50% of these games) — Leong usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
  • …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Leong usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
• 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 66.7% score
  • …c5 (50% of these games) — Leong usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
  • …c6 (33% of these games) — Leong usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
  • …d6 (17% of these games) — Leong usually continues c4 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)

Joel Leong's chess games

All 30 games by Joel Leong in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - Oct 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 8 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Joel Leong's chess games?

30 games by Joel Leong, from Nov 2019 to Oct 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 Joel Leong has played.

What does Joel Leong play on the first move as White?

Across 12 games with White in our database, Joel Leong opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (50% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joel Leong answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).

What openings does Joel Leong play as White?

As White, Joel Leong's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Joel Leong play as Black?

As Black, Joel Leong most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.

What is Joel Leong's FIDE rating?

Joel Leong is currently rated 2,224 in classical chess, 1,909 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Oct 2026).

How many games has Joel Leong played?

Our database contains 30 games by Joel Leong, covering Nov 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 8 losses (46.7% win rate).

How do I prepare against Joel Leong?

30 games by Joel Leong 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.

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