Prepare against Julien Leach
DEU · World #91,764 classical · FIDE ID 24655694
When preparing against Julien Leach, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 50 games by Julien Leach, covering Nov 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julien Leach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julien Leach 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 | 1,754 | 1,789 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 20 | 13 | 17 | 40.0% |
| As White | 27 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julien Leach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julien Leach's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 74.1% | 67.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 18.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 67.5% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Leach usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Leach usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Leach usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Leach usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 93.8% | 46.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Julien Leach's chess games
All 50 games by Julien Leach in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - 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: 20 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E52 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Kathrin Peschk | 1,357 | 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | D02 |
| Nov 2018 | Roy Krieger | 1,312 | 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | D02 |
| Oct 2018 | Elisa Elenz | 1,223 | Eschborn Open | D02 |
| Jun 2004 | Vsevolod Bashylin | 1,143 | ch-GER U10 | A48 |
| Jun 2004 | Romy Spangenberg | 1,119 | ch-GER U10 | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,229 |
| ch-Hessen U12 | 2004 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| ch-Hessen U10 | 2004 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| 16th Kiel Open B | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open B | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,420 |
| Eschborn Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,472 |
| Mainz CCM5 Simul | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 2,320 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julien Leach's chess games?
50 games by Julien Leach, from Nov 2018 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 Julien Leach has played.
What does Julien Leach play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Julien Leach opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julien Leach answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Julien Leach play as White?
As White, Julien Leach's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julien Leach play as Black?
As Black, Julien Leach most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Julien Leach's FIDE rating?
Julien Leach is currently rated 1,754 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,789 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Julien Leach played?
Our database contains 50 games by Julien Leach, covering Nov 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julien Leach?
50 games by Julien Leach 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.