Prepare against Leah Rice
WFM · Singapore · World #52,318 classical · FIDE ID 5824605
When preparing against Leah Rice, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 83 games by Leah Rice, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Leah Rice's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leah Rice 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 | 1,884 | 2,082 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,912 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 1,988 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 30 | 16 | 37 | 36.1% |
| As White | 41 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 42 | 15 | 6 | 21 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leah Rice's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leah Rice's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 92.7% | 51.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 51.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Rice usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Rice usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Rice usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Rice usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Rice usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 73.1% | 36.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Leah Rice's chess games
All 83 games by Leah Rice in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - Sep 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: 30 wins, 16 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Colle System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B05 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Novendra Priasmoro | 2,504 | Singapore Lim Kok Ann Open | B01 |
| Sep 2026 | Maria Tsakona | 2,135 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | A46 |
| Sep 2026 | Anahit H. Mkrtchyan | 2,106 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | A57 |
| Jan 2023 | Jay Lakner | 2,060 | Perth Open | A03 |
| Jan 2024 | Jack Rodgers | 2,059 | ch-AUS | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup U12 Girls Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,472 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,136 |
| ch-AUS | 2024 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,766 |
| Perth Open | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,129 |
| V Mindsports Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,947 |
| ch-SGP 74th | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,408 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,756 |
| Wch FIDE Online U10 Girls Asia Qual | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 1,141 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leah Rice's chess games?
83 games by Leah Rice, from Jun 2018 to Sep 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 Leah Rice has played.
What does Leah Rice play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Leah Rice opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leah Rice answers 1...c6 (73% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Leah Rice play as White?
As White, Leah Rice's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leah Rice play as Black?
As Black, Leah Rice most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Leah Rice's FIDE rating?
Leah Rice is currently rated 1,884 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,878 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Leah Rice played?
Our database contains 83 games by Leah Rice, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 16 draws, 37 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leah Rice?
83 games by Leah Rice 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.