Prepare against Leonard J McLaren
FM · New Zealand · World #23,918 classical · FIDE ID 4300270
When preparing against Leonard J McLaren, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 40.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 397 games by Leonard J McLaren, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Leonard J McLaren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonard J McLaren 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 | 2,026 | 2,283 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,062 | 2,240 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 397 | 199 | 102 | 96 | 50.1% |
| As White | 203 | 110 | 49 | 44 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 194 | 89 | 53 | 52 | 45.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonard J McLaren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonard J McLaren's side.
First moves as White (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 203 | 100.0% | 66.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 66.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — McLaren usually continues Nf3 (63.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — McLaren usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — McLaren usually continues d4 (77.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 93 | 97.9% | 62.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 98.6% | 59.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Leonard J McLaren's chess games
All 397 games by Leonard J McLaren in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 199 wins, 102 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 31 | 18/7/6 | 58.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 25 | 10/9/6 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 26 | 11/6/9 | 42.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 24 | 14/3/7 | 58.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 13/6/2 | 61.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Stephen J Solomon | 2,395 | Auckland LAT rap Open | B51 |
| Jan 1997 | Aleksei Kulashko | 2,380 | Fencible Masters | B22 |
| Jan 2011 | Russell John Dive | 2,375 | ch-NZL 118th | B03 |
| Jan 2002 | Paul Anthony Garbett | 2,359 | ch-NZL 109th | B22 |
| Jan 1999 | Robert Wayne Smith | 2,357 | North Shore Open | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NZL | 2003 | 22 | 10 | 2,213 |
| ch-North Island | 2022 | 17 | 13 | 2,041 |
| Auckland Stuart Memorial Open | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,140 |
| ch-NZL 108 0010 | 2001 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,417 |
| ch-NZL 109th | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,252 |
| 117th ch-NZL | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,204 |
| ch-NZL 118th | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 2,253 |
| Oceania zt 3.6 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,138 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonard J McLaren's chess games?
397 games by Leonard J McLaren, from Apr 2003 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 Leonard J McLaren has played.
What does Leonard J McLaren play on the first move as White?
Across 203 games with White in our database, Leonard J McLaren opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonard J McLaren answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Leonard J McLaren play as White?
As White, Leonard J McLaren's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (31 games, 58.1% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 203 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonard J McLaren play as Black?
As Black, Leonard J McLaren most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (21 games, 61.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 194 games.
What is Leonard J McLaren's FIDE rating?
Leonard J McLaren is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess, 2,062 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,283 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Leonard J McLaren played?
Our database contains 397 games by Leonard J McLaren, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 199 wins, 102 draws, 96 losses (50.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonard J McLaren?
397 games by Leonard J McLaren 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.