Prepare against Leon Baroukh
United Kingdom · World #94,248 classical · FIDE ID 439207
When preparing against Leon Baroukh, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 70 games by Leon Baroukh, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leon Baroukh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leon Baroukh 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 | 1,746 | 1,805 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,800 | 1,800 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 28 | 13 | 29 | 40.0% |
| As White | 37 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 27.0% |
| As Black | 33 | 18 | 4 | 11 | 54.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leon Baroukh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leon Baroukh's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 59.5% | 34.1% |
| c4 | 9 | 24.3% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 6 | 16.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 34.1% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Baroukh usually continues c4 (11.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Baroukh usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Baroukh usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Baroukh usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Baroukh usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Baroukh usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 90.0% | 52.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Leon Baroukh's chess games
All 70 games by Leon Baroukh in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 28 wins, 13 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Luis Felix Delgado Camara | 1,792 | 18th Sants Hostafrancs Open C | A85 |
| Nov 2015 | David McNish | 1,790 | 34th Hampstead Open U1900 | D04 |
| Dec 2015 | Wei Xinq Sean Lim | 1,768 | 7th London CSC Open U2000 | C33 |
| Dec 2013 | Miles Shaw | 1,752 | 5th London Classic Open A U2000 | D02 |
| Jul 2015 | Gereon Lex | 1,750 | 30th Hampstead U1900 Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th London Classic Open U1825 | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,352 |
| 10th London Classic U1825 Open | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,544 |
| 7th London Weekend U1800 | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,785 |
| 30th Hampstead U1900 Open | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,629 |
| 8th London Classic Open U1750 | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,550 |
| 5th London Classic Open A U2000 | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,807 |
| 34th Hampstead Open U1900 | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,630 |
| London Golders Green Open U1900 3rd | 2014 | 5 | 1 | 1,509 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leon Baroukh's chess games?
70 games by Leon Baroukh, from Jan 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 Leon Baroukh has played.
What does Leon Baroukh play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Leon Baroukh opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leon Baroukh answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Leon Baroukh play as White?
As White, Leon Baroukh's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leon Baroukh play as Black?
As Black, Leon Baroukh most often plays: Petrov's Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Leon Baroukh's FIDE rating?
Leon Baroukh is currently rated 1,746 in classical chess, 1,800 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,805 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Leon Baroukh played?
Our database contains 70 games by Leon Baroukh, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 13 draws, 29 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leon Baroukh?
70 games by Leon Baroukh 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.