Prepare against Leonard Chipkin
United States · World #62,498 classical · FIDE ID 2006251
When preparing against Leonard Chipkin, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 40.0% over 45 games.
Our database contains 164 games by Leonard Chipkin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leonard Chipkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonard Chipkin 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 | 1,847 | 2,091 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 53 | 52 | 59 | 32.3% |
| As White | 82 | 31 | 27 | 24 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 82 | 22 | 25 | 35 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonard Chipkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonard Chipkin's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 84.1% | 55.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 8.5% | 42.9% |
| e3 | 5 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Chipkin usually continues e3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Chipkin usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Chipkin usually continues e3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (86% of these games) — Chipkin usually continues b4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Chipkin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 44 | 95.7% | 35.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 69.6% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 30.4% | 57.1% |
Leonard Chipkin's chess games
All 164 games by Leonard Chipkin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 53 wins, 52 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 45 | 18/12/15 | 40.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A54 | Rat Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Jay Bonin | 2,445 | ch-Nassau CC | C01 |
| Jan 1994 | Joel Salman | 2,270 | ch-Nassau CC | D94 |
| Jan 1993 | Glenn Klopfenstein | 2,225 | ch-Nassau CC | D02 |
| Jan 1994 | Tim Mirabile | 2,205 | ch-Nassau CC | C07 |
| Nov 2002 | Ilan Kreitner | 2,200 | ch-Nassau CC | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Nassau CC | 2008 | 121 | 63.5 | 2,145 |
| ch-Nassau | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,896 |
| USA-chT Amateur East | 2011 | 8 | 5 | – |
| ch-New York State 131st | 2009 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,786 |
| New York Open | 1995 | 3 | 0 | 1,995 |
| ch-New York State 115th | 1993 | 3 | 1 | 2,099 |
| Schenectady Open | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,930 |
| ch-New York State 120th | 1998 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,085 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonard Chipkin's chess games?
164 games by Leonard Chipkin, from Apr 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 Leonard Chipkin has played.
What does Leonard Chipkin play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Leonard Chipkin opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.e3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonard Chipkin answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games).
What openings does Leonard Chipkin play as White?
As White, Leonard Chipkin's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (45 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonard Chipkin play as Black?
As Black, Leonard Chipkin most often plays: French: Advance Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Leonard Chipkin's FIDE rating?
Leonard Chipkin is currently rated 1,847 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,091 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Leonard Chipkin played?
Our database contains 164 games by Leonard Chipkin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 52 draws, 59 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonard Chipkin?
164 games by Leonard Chipkin 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.