Prepare against Leon Elferink
NLD · World #33,680 classical · FIDE ID 1086545
When preparing against Leon Elferink, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Leon Elferink, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Leon Elferink's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leon Elferink 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 | 1,965 | 2,021 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 1,931 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,876 | 1,887 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 26.2% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 9.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leon Elferink's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leon Elferink's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Elferink usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Elferink usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Elferink usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Elferink usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Elferink usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 75.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Leon Elferink's chess games
All 42 games by Leon Elferink in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - Aug 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: 11 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Pranav Kshirsagar | 2,137 | Open NK Rapid | B13 |
| May 2025 | Thomas Kools | 2,061 | Open NK Rapid | B40 |
| Jul 2025 | Benoit Drugmand | 2,057 | Dutch Open | C45 |
| May 2025 | Xaveer Blok | 2,037 | Dutch Youth U18 | B00 |
| May 2025 | Bent Schleipfenbauer | 1,991 | Open NK Rapid | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Open | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 2,092 |
| Amsterdam Chess Festival 2026 - Group B | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,022 |
| Dutch Youth U18 | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,945 |
| Open NK Rapid | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,034 |
| ch-NED U12 Open | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,141 |
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,686 |
| Dutch Open 2026 - Reserve A | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,033 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leon Elferink's chess games?
42 games by Leon Elferink, from Sep 2022 to Aug 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 Elferink has played.
What does Leon Elferink play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Leon Elferink opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leon Elferink answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Leon Elferink play as White?
As White, Leon Elferink's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leon Elferink play as Black?
As Black, Leon Elferink most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Leon Elferink's FIDE rating?
Leon Elferink is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid and 1,876 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Leon Elferink played?
Our database contains 42 games by Leon Elferink, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leon Elferink?
42 games by Leon Elferink 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.