Prepare against Leon Tscherepanov
DEU · World #91,400 classical · FIDE ID 24629154
When preparing against Leon Tscherepanov, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 155 games by Leon Tscherepanov, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leon Tscherepanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leon Tscherepanov 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 | 1,755 | 1,909 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,729 | 1,729 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 58 | 41 | 56 | 37.4% |
| As White | 78 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 77 | 30 | 18 | 29 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leon Tscherepanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leon Tscherepanov's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 83.3% | 48.5% |
| c4 | 13 | 16.7% | 61.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Tscherepanov usually continues c4 (41.9% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Tscherepanov usually continues c4 (54.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Tscherepanov usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Tscherepanov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Tscherepanov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Tscherepanov usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 70.8% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.8% | 90.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Leon Tscherepanov's chess games
All 155 games by Leon Tscherepanov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 58 wins, 41 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Lars Schiele | 2,136 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | C01 |
| Jul 2011 | Peter Groeppel | 2,051 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | E92 |
| Jul 2015 | Slobodan Obreht | 2,027 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | E32 |
| Jul 2013 | August Hohn | 1,988 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | E32 |
| May 2015 | Robert Buchholz | 1,986 | ch-Hamburg MB | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hamburg MB | 2019 | 60 | 29 | 1,821 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2015 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,954 |
| Norderstedt Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,869 |
| ch-Hamburg cand | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,888 |
| 26th ch-Hamburg Seniors 65+ Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,687 |
| 13th GER Seniors Derby | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 1,807 |
| 2nd SVE Seniors Open | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,828 |
| 3rd Hamburg CC Easter Open | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,641 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leon Tscherepanov's chess games?
155 games by Leon Tscherepanov, from Apr 2005 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 Tscherepanov has played.
What does Leon Tscherepanov play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Leon Tscherepanov opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leon Tscherepanov answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games).
What openings does Leon Tscherepanov play as White?
As White, Leon Tscherepanov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leon Tscherepanov play as Black?
As Black, Leon Tscherepanov most often plays: French: Classical Variation (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Leon Tscherepanov's FIDE rating?
Leon Tscherepanov is currently rated 1,755 in classical chess, 1,729 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,909 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Leon Tscherepanov played?
Our database contains 155 games by Leon Tscherepanov, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 41 draws, 56 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leon Tscherepanov?
155 games by Leon Tscherepanov 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.