Prepare against Leif Pressman
FM · United States · World #7,797 classical · FIDE ID 2023547
When preparing against Leif Pressman, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 207 games by Leif Pressman, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Leif Pressman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leif Pressman 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 | 2,209 | 2,307 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,218 | 2,308 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,168 | 2,302 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 59 | 75 | 73 | 28.5% |
| As White | 98 | 27 | 38 | 33 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 109 | 32 | 37 | 40 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leif Pressman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leif Pressman's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 83.7% | 48.2% |
| d4 | 13 | 13.3% | 42.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Pressman usually continues Nf3 (47.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Pressman usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pressman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Pressman usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Pressman usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Pressman usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 62.7% | 45.9% |
| c5 | 18 | 30.5% | 47.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 81.8% | 51.9% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 15.2% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Leif Pressman's chess games
All 207 games by Leif Pressman in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 59 wins, 75 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| E00 | Catalan | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Sergei Azarov | 2,618 | New York Int Open 8th | C80 |
| Jun 2025 | Gabriel Flom | 2,452 | 18th Philadelphia International | D43 |
| Dec 2016 | Nicolas Checa | 2,428 | 100th Edward Lasker Memorial | D11 |
| Jun 2015 | Renato Rodrigues Quintiliano Pinto | 2,422 | 3rd Arlington DC Open | D45 |
| Apr 2015 | Ruifeng Li | 2,408 | 9th Philadelphia Open | C80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Rochelle CC | 2014 | 15 | 3.5 | 2,035 |
| USA tt | 2015 | 14 | 6 | 2,245 |
| New York 1000 GM Winter IM-C | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,147 |
| New York Marshall Labor Day-B | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,292 |
| New York 1000 GM Fall IM-B | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,235 |
| Marshall Mem Day Inv IM C | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,093 |
| 34th San Sebastian Open | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,291 |
| 108th Edward Lasker Mem | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,227 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leif Pressman's chess games?
207 games by Leif Pressman, from Jan 2005 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 Leif Pressman has played.
What does Leif Pressman play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Leif Pressman opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leif Pressman answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Leif Pressman play as White?
As White, Leif Pressman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leif Pressman play as Black?
As Black, Leif Pressman most often plays: Slav Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Leif Pressman's FIDE rating?
Leif Pressman is currently rated 2,209 in classical chess, 2,218 in rapid and 2,168 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Leif Pressman played?
Our database contains 207 games by Leif Pressman, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 75 draws, 73 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leif Pressman?
207 games by Leif Pressman 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.