Prepare against Leonardo Churin
FM · Argentina · World #9,332 classical · FIDE ID 105775
Our database contains 83 games by Leonardo Churin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Leonardo Churin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonardo Churin 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 | 2,180 | 2,252 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,052 | 2,252 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 27 | 24 | 32 | 32.5% |
| As White | 38 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 45 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonardo Churin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonardo Churin's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 97.4% | 45.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 45.9% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Churin usually continues c4 (52.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Churin usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Churin usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Churin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 100.0% | 53.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Leonardo Churin's chess games
All 83 games by Leonardo Churin 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: 27 wins, 24 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Fernando Rocabado | 2,215 | ch-ARG U26 | D93 |
| Jan 1992 | Sergio Angelillo | 1,975 | Moron Open | A31 |
| Jan 1992 | Julian Sapienza | 1,960 | Moron Open | B33 |
| Jan 1992 | Mariano Luna | 1,915 | Moron Open | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ARG U18 | 1993 | 16 | 9 | 2,261 |
| Mar del Plata Open | 1996 | 10 | 4 | 2,295 |
| ch-ARG U26 | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,241 |
| FASGBA Superior | 1999 | 8 | 3 | 2,198 |
| Moron Open | 1992 | 7 | 5 | 2,220 |
| Buenos Aires GP I | 1992 | 7 | 4 | 2,414 |
| Salta Open | 1993 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,280 |
| Buenos Aires GP1 | 1994 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,158 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonardo Churin's chess games?
83 games by Leonardo Churin, 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 Leonardo Churin has played.
What does Leonardo Churin play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Leonardo Churin opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonardo Churin answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Leonardo Churin play as White?
As White, Leonardo Churin's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonardo Churin play as Black?
As Black, Leonardo Churin most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Leonardo Churin's FIDE rating?
Leonardo Churin is currently rated 2,180 in classical chess and 2,052 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Leonardo Churin played?
Our database contains 83 games by Leonardo Churin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 24 draws, 32 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonardo Churin?
83 games by Leonardo Churin 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.