Prepare against Leon Taylor
Australia · World #60,779 classical · FIDE ID 3204138
When preparing against Leon Taylor, expect 1.c4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 79 games by Leon Taylor, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leon Taylor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leon Taylor 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 | 1,853 | 1,955 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,905 | 1,905 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 1,970 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 24 | 14 | 41 | 30.4% |
| As White | 39 | 13 | 8 | 18 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 40 | 11 | 6 | 23 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leon Taylor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leon Taylor's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 31 | 79.5% | 48.4% |
| e4 | 5 | 12.8% | 10.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 79% of White games, 48.4% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Taylor usually continues Nc3 (57.7% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Taylor usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Taylor usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 10.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Taylor usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Taylor usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Taylor usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 93.3% | 39.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
Leon Taylor's chess games
All 79 games by Leon Taylor in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 24 wins, 14 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/2/11 | 31.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2005 | John Fedec | 1,858 | Perth Respini-A | B32 |
| Oct 2005 | Richard Lilly | 1,825 | Perth Respini-A | E85 |
| Jan 2001 | Benjamin A McPhee | 1,489 | ch-AUS U18 | A22 |
| Jan 2001 | Matan Prilleltensky | 1,465 | ch-AUS U18 | B23 |
| Jan 2001 | Alex Dickens | 1,312 | ch-AUS U18 | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS U18 | 2001 | 46 | 25 | 1,475 |
| Wch U20 | 2000 | 13 | 1.5 | 1,969 |
| Australian Junior Masters | 2003 | 9 | 1 | 1,920 |
| Perth Respini-A | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,780 |
| 52nd Doeberl Cup | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,815 |
| 53rd Doeberl Cup | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leon Taylor's chess games?
79 games by Leon Taylor, from Jul 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 Leon Taylor has played.
What does Leon Taylor play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Leon Taylor opens with 1.c4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leon Taylor answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Leon Taylor play as White?
As White, Leon Taylor's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leon Taylor play as Black?
As Black, Leon Taylor most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Leon Taylor's FIDE rating?
Leon Taylor is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess, 1,905 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,955 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Leon Taylor played?
Our database contains 79 games by Leon Taylor, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 14 draws, 41 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leon Taylor?
79 games by Leon Taylor 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.