Prepare against Leon Fanninger
FM · Austria · World #3,789 classical · FIDE ID 1649400
Our database contains 156 games by Leon Fanninger, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Leon Fanninger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leon Fanninger 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 | 2,309 | 2,309 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,178 | 2,178 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,087 | 2,124 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 61 | 43 | 52 | 39.1% |
| As White | 82 | 35 | 25 | 22 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 74 | 26 | 18 | 30 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leon Fanninger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leon Fanninger's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 27 | 32.9% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 25 | 30.5% | 58.0% |
| d4 | 11 | 13.4% | 63.6% |
| e4 | 9 | 11.0% | 55.6% |
| g3 | 7 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 3.7% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Fanninger usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Fanninger usually continues e3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Fanninger usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Fanninger usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Fanninger usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Fanninger usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 19 | 42.2% | 44.7% |
| c5 | 13 | 28.9% | 30.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 11.1% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 8.9% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 8.9% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 52.6% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 36.8% | 21.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Leon Fanninger's chess games
All 156 games by Leon Fanninger in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 61 wins, 43 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Dylan Isidro Berdayes Ason | 2,519 | 46th Barbera del Valles Open | A17 |
| Jul 2019 | Aleksandr Volodin | 2,464 | 5th Lignano Sabbiadoro Open | E81 |
| Apr 2026 | Krishna C R G | 2,399 | grenke Chess Open 2026 | A06 |
| Apr 2026 | Johannes von Mettenheim | 2,374 | grenke Chess Open 2026 | A04 |
| May 2026 | Aaravamudhan Balaji | 2,304 | 3ème festival international de Ceyreste et Cassis Echecs | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U16 | 2019 | 14 | 8 | 1,919 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2017 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,662 |
| 4th Llinars del Valles Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,090 |
| 10th Sitges Sunway Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,028 |
| 33rd La Pobla de Lillet Open | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,402 |
| 5th Allauch Open | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,040 |
| Llinars del Valles Open | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,075 |
| 40th Andorra Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,255 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leon Fanninger's chess games?
156 games by Leon Fanninger, from Nov 2014 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 Fanninger has played.
What does Leon Fanninger play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Leon Fanninger opens with 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leon Fanninger answers 1...d6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Leon Fanninger play as White?
As White, Leon Fanninger's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leon Fanninger play as Black?
As Black, Leon Fanninger most often plays: Modern Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Leon Fanninger's FIDE rating?
Leon Fanninger is currently rated 2,309 in classical chess, 2,178 in rapid and 2,087 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Leon Fanninger played?
Our database contains 156 games by Leon Fanninger, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 43 draws, 52 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leon Fanninger?
156 games by Leon Fanninger 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.