Prepare against Leo Weiss
FM · Austria · World #25,685 classical · FIDE ID 1600699
When preparing against Leo Weiss, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 115 games by Leo Weiss, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leo Weiss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leo Weiss 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 | 2,013 | 2,207 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,066 | 2,158 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 2,054 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 26 | 45 | 43 | 22.6% |
| As White | 58 | 12 | 25 | 21 | 20.7% |
| As Black | 57 | 14 | 20 | 22 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leo Weiss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leo Weiss's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 87.9% | 41.2% |
| d4 | 7 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Weiss usually continues c3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Weiss usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Weiss usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Weiss usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Weiss usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 20.8% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 20.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 50.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 38.9% | 57.1% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Leo Weiss's chess games
All 115 games by Leo Weiss in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 26 wins, 45 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Guido Kaspret | 2,315 | chT2S-AUT 9394 | E60 |
| Mar 2013 | Ivan Pesorda | 2,274 | Steyr Landesliga 1213 | B22 |
| Jul 2014 | Gerhard Lorscheid | 2,251 | Styrian Open A | A70 |
| Jan 1996 | Michael Hanser | 2,240 | chT2S-AUT 9596 | C56 |
| Oct 2014 | Walter Kastner | 2,228 | Steyr Landesliga 1415 | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrian Open A | 2014 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,179 |
| chT2S-AUT 9394 | 1994 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,183 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,232 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,173 |
| chT2S-AUT 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 3 | 2,070 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,171 |
| chT2S-AUT 9495 | 1995 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,166 |
| chT2S-AUT 9293 | 1993 | 8 | 3 | 2,180 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leo Weiss's chess games?
115 games by Leo Weiss, from Apr 2003 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 Weiss has played.
What does Leo Weiss play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Leo Weiss opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leo Weiss answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Leo Weiss play as White?
As White, Leo Weiss's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leo Weiss play as Black?
As Black, Leo Weiss most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Leo Weiss's FIDE rating?
Leo Weiss is currently rated 2,013 in classical chess, 2,066 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Leo Weiss played?
Our database contains 115 games by Leo Weiss, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 45 draws, 43 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leo Weiss?
115 games by Leo Weiss 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.