Prepare against Leonardo Deruda
Italy · World #71,209 classical · FIDE ID 818011
When preparing against Leonardo Deruda, expect 1.Nf3 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%).
Our database contains 90 games by Leonardo Deruda, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leonardo Deruda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonardo Deruda 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 | 1,817 | 1,953 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,764 | 1,812 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,755 | 1,791 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 30 | 19 | 41 | 33.3% |
| As White | 42 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 48 | 13 | 9 | 26 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonardo Deruda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonardo Deruda's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 40.5% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 11 | 26.2% | 54.5% |
| g3 | 8 | 19.0% | 31.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 14.3% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Deruda usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Deruda usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Deruda usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 54.5% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Deruda usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Deruda usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Deruda usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 70.0% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 84.2% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Leonardo Deruda's chess games
All 90 games by Leonardo Deruda in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 30 wins, 19 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A39 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A38 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Enrico Danieli | 2,119 | Porto Mannu Open | C13 |
| Apr 2018 | David Frankental | 1,957 | ch-World Amateur U2000 | D00 |
| May 2011 | Danilo Mallo | 1,930 | ch-Sardegna Region | D94 |
| Jun 2013 | Cornelius Ippel | 1,916 | 12th Haarlem Nova College Open B | E04 |
| Apr 2018 | Jacinto Arias Castanedo | 1,858 | ch-World Amateur U2000 | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sardegna Region | 2011 | 16 | 9 | 1,917 |
| Porto Mannu Open | 2009 | 10 | 2 | 1,898 |
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,815 |
| Corrado Bitti Memorial 5th | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,786 |
| Torre delle Stelle Open 1st | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,945 |
| 12th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,919 |
| 1st Cagliari Bitti Memorial B | 2001 | 7 | 6 | 1,846 |
| ch-Sardegna Regional | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,765 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonardo Deruda's chess games?
90 games by Leonardo Deruda, from Jan 2006 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 Leonardo Deruda has played.
What does Leonardo Deruda play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Leonardo Deruda opens with 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.g3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonardo Deruda answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Leonardo Deruda play as White?
As White, Leonardo Deruda's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonardo Deruda play as Black?
As Black, Leonardo Deruda most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Leonardo Deruda's FIDE rating?
Leonardo Deruda is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess, 1,764 in rapid and 1,755 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Leonardo Deruda played?
Our database contains 90 games by Leonardo Deruda, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 19 draws, 41 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonardo Deruda?
90 games by Leonardo Deruda 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.