Prepare against Leonard Pean
France · World #37,994 classical · FIDE ID 622605
Our database contains 45 games by Leonard Pean, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leonard Pean's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonard Pean 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 | 1,944 | 2,116 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 1,973 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,834 | 1,906 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 10 | 10 | 25 | 22.2% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonard Pean's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonard Pean's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 90.9% | 32.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 32.5% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Pean usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Pean usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Pean usually continues e4 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Pean usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Pean usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 70.0% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 5.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Leonard Pean's chess games
All 45 games by Leonard Pean 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: 10 wins, 10 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E72 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2002 | Richard Guillet | 2,184 | chT-FRA Gr5 0203 | C56 |
| Feb 2004 | Laurent Castaignet | 2,176 | chT2-FRA 0304 | A61 |
| Dec 2002 | Laurent Picart | 2,102 | chT2W-FRA 0203 | E11 |
| Jan 2003 | Romain Edouard | 2,084 | chT2W-FRA 0203 | B01 |
| Oct 2015 | Romain Kollar | 1,948 | 15th Sautron Open | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lvov | 2003 | 10 | 0 | 1,902 |
| chT2-FRA West 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 1,978 |
| chT2W-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,148 |
| 15th Sautron Open | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,054 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 1 | 1,881 |
| 16th Avoine Open | 2001 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,300 |
| chT-FRA U18 | 1996 | 2 | 1 | – |
| chT-FRA Gr5 0203 | 2002 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,344 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonard Pean's chess games?
45 games by Leonard Pean, 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 Leonard Pean has played.
What does Leonard Pean play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Leonard Pean opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonard Pean answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Leonard Pean play as White?
As White, Leonard Pean's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonard Pean play as Black?
As Black, Leonard Pean most often plays: King's Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Leonard Pean's FIDE rating?
Leonard Pean is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid and 1,834 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Leonard Pean played?
Our database contains 45 games by Leonard Pean, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 10 draws, 25 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonard Pean?
45 games by Leonard Pean 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.