Prepare against Leo Starup
DNK · World #134,182 classical · FIDE ID 1422669
When preparing against Leo Starup, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 118 games by Leo Starup, covering Sep 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Leo Starup's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leo Starup 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 | 1,635 | 1,728 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,730 | 1,742 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 21 | 27 | 70 | 17.8% |
| As White | 57 | 9 | 10 | 38 | 15.8% |
| As Black | 61 | 12 | 17 | 32 | 19.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leo Starup's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leo Starup's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 64.9% | 29.7% |
| d4 | 11 | 19.3% | 22.7% |
| c4 | 9 | 15.8% | 5.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 29.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Starup usually continues Nf3 (23.1% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Starup usually continues Nf3 (26.9% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Starup usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 22.7% score
- …Nf6 (82% of these games) — Starup usually continues c4 (22.2% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Starup usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Starup usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 60.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 73.1% | 44.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 26.9% | 21.4% |
Leo Starup's chess games
All 118 games by Leo Starup in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 21 wins, 27 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Allan Westenborg | 1,893 | ch-DEN Seniors 50+ | D02 |
| Feb 2020 | Jan Rosenberg | 1,865 | ch-DEN Seniors 50 | B90 |
| Jul 2014 | Niels Moller Rendlev | 1,790 | 36th Politiken Cup | A03 |
| Feb 2019 | Knud Poulsen | 1,747 | ch-DEN Seniors 50+ | E36 |
| Apr 2017 | Hans Jorgen Clausen | 1,697 | ch-DEN G5-2B | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 12.5 | 1,484 |
| DM i Lynskak 2026 - Basis | 2026 | 14 | 0 | 1,419 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,707 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 3 | 1,656 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,555 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,448 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 50+ | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,669 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 50 | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,815 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leo Starup's chess games?
118 games by Leo Starup, from Sep 2012 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 Starup has played.
What does Leo Starup play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Leo Starup opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leo Starup answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Leo Starup play as White?
As White, Leo Starup's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leo Starup play as Black?
As Black, Leo Starup most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Leo Starup's FIDE rating?
Leo Starup is currently rated 1,635 in classical chess, 1,730 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,728 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Leo Starup played?
Our database contains 118 games by Leo Starup, covering Sep 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 27 draws, 70 losses (17.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leo Starup?
118 games by Leo Starup 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.