Prepare against Leo Lin
CM · Canada · World #17,364 classical · FIDE ID 2634490
Our database contains 153 games by Leo Lin, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leo Lin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leo Lin 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 | 2,081 | 2,196 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,100 | 2,118 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,945 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 67 | 26 | 60 | 43.8% |
| As White | 77 | 34 | 14 | 29 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 76 | 33 | 12 | 31 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leo Lin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leo Lin's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 72.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 16 | 20.8% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.5% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Lin usually continues c3 (72.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Lin usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Lin usually continues d4 (85.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lin usually continues Bf4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Lin usually continues Bf4 (64.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Lin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 88.1% | 47.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 63.6% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 31.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Leo Lin's chess games
All 153 games by Leo Lin in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 67 wins, 26 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Robert Baskin | 2,390 | PNWCC Super G60 Apr Gp2 | D46 |
| Jun 2024 | Tianqi Wang | 2,338 | Montreal Maplewood Cup | A01 |
| Dec 2023 | Erick Zhao | 2,328 | ch-North American U20 | B22 |
| May 2022 | Rohan Talukdar | 2,323 | Toronto Ontario Open | B52 |
| Jun 2024 | Olivier-Kenta Chiku-Ratte | 2,307 | Montreal Maplewood Cup | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banff Open | 2024 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,175 |
| 2nd PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 1,887 |
| Wch U14 | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,038 |
| World Cup U12 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,565 |
| Canadian zt | 2024 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,922 |
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,022 |
| North American Youth U18 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,209 |
| Toronto Ontario Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,050 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leo Lin's chess games?
153 games by Leo Lin, from Dec 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 Leo Lin has played.
What does Leo Lin play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Leo Lin opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leo Lin answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Leo Lin play as White?
As White, Leo Lin's most-played openings in our database are: London System (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leo Lin play as Black?
As Black, Leo Lin most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Leo Lin's FIDE rating?
Leo Lin is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess, 2,100 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Leo Lin played?
Our database contains 153 games by Leo Lin, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 26 draws, 60 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leo Lin?
153 games by Leo Lin 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.