Prepare against Leon Lederman
IM · Israel · World #11,152 classical · FIDE ID 2800403
When preparing against Leon Lederman, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 9.1% over 33 games.
Our database contains 515 games by Leon Lederman, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Leon Lederman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leon Lederman 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 | 2,153 | 2,321 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,067 | 2,294 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,171 | 2,281 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 515 | 187 | 155 | 173 | 36.3% |
| As White | 250 | 103 | 64 | 83 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 265 | 84 | 91 | 90 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leon Lederman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leon Lederman's side.
First moves as White (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 247 | 98.8% | 54.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Lederman usually continues Nf3 (51.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Lederman usually continues Nf3 (44.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Lederman usually continues d4 (63.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Lederman usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 92 | 79.3% | 54.9% |
| c6 | 19 | 16.4% | 57.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 62 | 73.8% | 37.9% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 25.0% | 54.8% |
Leon Lederman's chess games
All 515 games by Leon Lederman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 187 wins, 155 draws, 173 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 57 | 27/9/21 | 47.4% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23 | 5/7/11 | 21.7% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 46 | 16/14/16 | 34.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 33 | 3/16/14 | 9.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 16 | 2/5/9 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Jozsef Pinter | 2,570 | Beersheba | D02 |
| Jan 1978 | Vladimir Mikhailovi Liberzon | 2,555 | Beersheba | B44 |
| Mar 1976 | Ludek Pachman | 2,520 | chT-EU 06th Group5 | D22 |
| Jul 2017 | Volodymyr Vetoshko | 2,505 | 28th Pardubice Open Rapid | B38 |
| Jan 1984 | Jacob Murey | 2,500 | ch-ISR | B93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beersheba | 1998 | 48 | 21.5 | 2,406 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 33 | 17.5 | 2,165 |
| ch-ISR | 1984 | 28 | 13.5 | 2,367 |
| Beersheba-B | 1991 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,339 |
| Le Havre | 1977 | 15 | 5 | 2,325 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 15 | 11 | 2,239 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 14 | 7 | 2,182 |
| 16th Beersheba B | 1997 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,302 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leon Lederman's chess games?
515 games by Leon Lederman, from Apr 2003 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 Leon Lederman has played.
What does Leon Lederman play on the first move as White?
Across 250 games with White in our database, Leon Lederman opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leon Lederman answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Leon Lederman play as White?
As White, Leon Lederman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (57 games, 47.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 250 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leon Lederman play as Black?
As Black, Leon Lederman most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (46 games, 34.8% win rate); Slav Defense (33 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 265 games.
What is Leon Lederman's FIDE rating?
Leon Lederman is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess, 2,067 in rapid and 2,171 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Leon Lederman played?
Our database contains 515 games by Leon Lederman, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 187 wins, 155 draws, 173 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leon Lederman?
515 games by Leon Lederman 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.