Prepare against Leo Gardner
Spain · World #47,298 classical · FIDE ID 24585432
Our database contains 30 games by Leo Gardner, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Leo Gardner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leo Gardner 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 | 1,904 | 1,904 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 1,986 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,809 | 1,891 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 30.0% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leo Gardner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leo Gardner's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 92.9% | 42.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 42.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Gardner usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Gardner usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Gardner usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gardner usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Leo Gardner's chess games
All 30 games by Leo Gardner in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 9 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Victor Nova Sanchez | 1,866 | Catalonia Championship Individual for Ages | Sub 20 | C47 |
| Mar 2026 | Didac Dominguez Laguna | 1,820 | Catalonia Championship Individual for Ages | Sub 20 | B22 |
| Jul 2019 | Matthew Fleri | 1,739 | ch-GBR U12 106th | B90 |
| Aug 2022 | Luke Fleri | 1,628 | ch-ENG U16 | E73 |
| Dec 2018 | Manuel Empez Garcia | 1,532 | 5th Sitges Sunway Open B | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ENG U16 | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,550 |
| ch-GBR U12 106th | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,651 |
| 7th Sitges Sunway | 2020 | 6 | 0 | 1,661 |
| Catalonia Championship Individual for Ages | Sub 20 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,017 |
| 4th El Vendrell Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,831 |
| 6th Sitges Sunway Open B | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,449 |
| 5th Sitges Sunway Open B | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 1,932 |
| ch-Catalunya U10/20 | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,755 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leo Gardner's chess games?
30 games by Leo Gardner, from Aug 2016 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 Leo Gardner has played.
What does Leo Gardner play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Leo Gardner opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leo Gardner answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Leo Gardner play as White?
As White, Leo Gardner's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leo Gardner play as Black?
As Black, Leo Gardner most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Leo Gardner's FIDE rating?
Leo Gardner is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 1,809 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,904 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Leo Gardner played?
Our database contains 30 games by Leo Gardner, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leo Gardner?
30 games by Leo Gardner 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.