Prepare against Julian Leitgeb
FM · Austria · World #4,169 classical · FIDE ID 1663771
When preparing against Julian Leitgeb, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 36.4% over 22 games.
Our database contains 323 games by Julian Leitgeb, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Julian Leitgeb's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julian Leitgeb 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 | 2,298 | 2,335 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,158 | 2,181 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,341 | 2,341 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 323 | 124 | 98 | 101 | 38.4% |
| As White | 163 | 64 | 50 | 49 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 160 | 60 | 48 | 52 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julian Leitgeb's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julian Leitgeb's side.
First moves as White (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 125 | 76.7% | 57.6% |
| d4 | 16 | 9.8% | 53.1% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 6.1% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 6.1% | 35.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Leitgeb usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Leitgeb usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Leitgeb usually continues d4 (34.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Leitgeb usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Leitgeb usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 69 | 75.0% | 51.4% |
| e5 | 11 | 12.0% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 72.3% | 57.4% |
| d5 | 9 | 19.1% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Julian Leitgeb's chess games
All 323 games by Julian Leitgeb in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 124 wins, 98 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Nikolozi Kacharava | 2,522 | Titled Tue Late | A34 |
| Mar 2025 | Mika Karttunen | 2,489 | Titled Tue Late | B30 |
| Feb 2025 | Filip Boe Olsen | 2,472 | Titled Tue Early | D10 |
| Feb 2025 | Va Daskevics | 2,445 | Titled Tue Early | A46 |
| Mar 2025 | Yevhenii Yelisieiev | 2,421 | Titled Tue Late | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 72 | 33 | 2,217 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2022 | 14 | 9 | 1,920 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2024 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,249 |
| Ceske Budejovice GM B | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,253 |
| ch-EU Union U10 16th | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,187 |
| TCh-AUT 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,291 |
| ch-AUT U18 Rapid | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,156 |
| Oberbank Challenger Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,424 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julian Leitgeb's chess games?
323 games by Julian Leitgeb, from Aug 2018 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 Julian Leitgeb has played.
What does Julian Leitgeb play on the first move as White?
Across 163 games with White in our database, Julian Leitgeb opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julian Leitgeb answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Julian Leitgeb play as White?
As White, Julian Leitgeb's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 163 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julian Leitgeb play as Black?
As Black, Julian Leitgeb most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Julian Leitgeb's FIDE rating?
Julian Leitgeb is currently rated 2,298 in classical chess, 2,158 in rapid and 2,341 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Julian Leitgeb played?
Our database contains 323 games by Julian Leitgeb, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 98 draws, 101 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julian Leitgeb?
323 games by Julian Leitgeb 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.