Prepare against Leo Kalina
CM · Australia · World #16,937 classical · FIDE ID 3244849
When preparing against Leo Kalina, expect 1.e4 in 28% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (35%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 57.1% over 21 games.
Our database contains 165 games by Leo Kalina, covering Jan 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Leo Kalina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leo Kalina 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 | 2,086 | 2,170 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,962 | 2,040 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,214 | 2,214 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 55 | 25 | 85 | 33.3% |
| As White | 85 | 32 | 17 | 36 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 80 | 23 | 8 | 49 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leo Kalina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leo Kalina's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 28.2% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 21 | 24.7% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 14.1% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 9 | 10.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.9% | 80.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 5.9% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kalina usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kalina usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Kalina usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 25% of White games, 59.5% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kalina usually continues Bb2 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Kalina usually continues Bb2 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Kalina usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 34.1% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 8 | 19.5% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 7 | 17.1% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.3% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 3 | 7.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 34.8% | 18.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 21.7% | 40.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 13.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
Leo Kalina's chess games
All 165 games by Leo Kalina in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - 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: 55 wins, 25 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 21 | 12/1/8 | 57.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Bartosz Bartodziej | 2,311 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A15 |
| Apr 2025 | Randi-Ioan Gales | 2,290 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Jan 2025 | Matias Halac | 2,261 | Titled Tue Late | A10 |
| Jan 2026 | Gary W Lane | 2,230 | ch-AUS | B68 |
| Dec 2024 | Alexander Reprintsev | 2,230 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 68 | 28 | 2,130 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 22 | 9 | 2,055 |
| ch-AUS | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,138 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,087 |
| 2026 Box Hill Club Championship | 2026 | 9 | 2 | 1,905 |
| Melbourne International Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,089 |
| Melbourne Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,172 |
| 2026 Melbourne International Open | Blitz | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,052 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leo Kalina's chess games?
165 games by Leo Kalina, from Jan 2020 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 Leo Kalina has played.
What does Leo Kalina play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Leo Kalina opens with 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.b3 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leo Kalina answers 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...b6 (13% of games).
What openings does Leo Kalina play as White?
As White, Leo Kalina's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leo Kalina play as Black?
As Black, Leo Kalina most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Leo Kalina's FIDE rating?
Leo Kalina is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess, 1,962 in rapid and 2,214 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Leo Kalina played?
Our database contains 165 games by Leo Kalina, covering Jan 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 25 draws, 85 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leo Kalina?
165 games by Leo Kalina 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.