Prepare against Leo Padva
DEU · World #32,308 classical · FIDE ID 12964379
Our database contains 97 games by Leo Padva, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leo Padva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leo Padva 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 | 1,973 | 1,981 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 38 | 23 | 36 | 39.2% |
| As White | 45 | 21 | 11 | 13 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 52 | 17 | 12 | 23 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leo Padva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leo Padva's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 20 | 44.4% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 13 | 28.9% | 65.4% |
| d4 | 8 | 17.8% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 8.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Padva usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Padva usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Padva usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Padva usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Padva usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Padva usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 41.4% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 10 | 34.5% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 13.8% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 57.1% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Leo Padva's chess games
All 97 games by Leo Padva in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 38 wins, 23 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Zoya Schleining | 2,354 | Solingen Karneval Open | D94 |
| Sep 2014 | Kuno Thiel | 2,140 | 25th Goch Open | A12 |
| May 2011 | Veaceslav Cofman | 2,127 | ch-GER Net qual1 U18 | D57 |
| Sep 2014 | Karl Gross | 2,056 | 25th Goch Open | B01 |
| Dec 2016 | Tigran Poghosyan | 2,051 | chT-GER U20 | B94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2016 | 21 | 11.5 | 1,902 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2008 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,359 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-O 16/17 | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,898 |
| ch-GER Net final U18 | 2011 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,899 |
| 26th Goch Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,746 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U18 | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,154 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,713 |
| 25th Goch Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leo Padva's chess games?
97 games by Leo Padva, from Oct 2014 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 Padva has played.
What does Leo Padva play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Leo Padva opens with 1.Nf3 (44% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leo Padva answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...c6 (34% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Leo Padva play as White?
As White, Leo Padva's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leo Padva play as Black?
As Black, Leo Padva most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Leo Padva's FIDE rating?
Leo Padva is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,981 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Leo Padva played?
Our database contains 97 games by Leo Padva, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 23 draws, 36 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leo Padva?
97 games by Leo Padva 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.