Prepare against Leonardo Russo
Italy · World #12,477 classical · FIDE ID 2805095
Our database contains 40 games by Leonardo Russo, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leonardo Russo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonardo Russo 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 | 2,135 | 2,138 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,163 | 2,168 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,117 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 27.5% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonardo Russo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonardo Russo's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 52.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.5% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Russo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Russo usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Russo usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
Leonardo Russo's chess games
All 40 games by Leonardo Russo in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 11 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E09 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Giuseppe Adalberto Cino | 2,074 | ch-ITA U16 | C55 |
| Jul 2019 | Fabio Colonetti | 2,040 | ch-ITA U16 | B96 |
| Jan 2017 | Lorenzo Luigi Scarsella | 1,937 | Verona Open A | D03 |
| Oct 2013 | Ilya Arkhipkin | 1,918 | 23rd ch-EU U10 | B40 |
| Jul 2019 | Giovanni Mendola | 1,807 | ch-ITA U16 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA U16 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,042 |
| 23rd ch-EU U10 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,679 |
| Verona Open A | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,018 |
| chT-Verona Serie B/5 51st | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,922 |
| Mare di Fano Open 6th | 2017 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,832 |
| ch-ITA U12 | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,477 |
| 24th Olbia CIG U16 | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,825 |
| ITA-ch blitz | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 2,045 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonardo Russo's chess games?
40 games by Leonardo Russo, from Nov 2013 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 Russo has played.
What does Leonardo Russo play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Leonardo Russo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonardo Russo answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Leonardo Russo play as White?
As White, Leonardo Russo's most-played openings in our database are: Ponziani Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonardo Russo play as Black?
As Black, Leonardo Russo most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Leonardo Russo's FIDE rating?
Leonardo Russo is currently rated 2,135 in classical chess, 2,163 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Leonardo Russo played?
Our database contains 40 games by Leonardo Russo, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonardo Russo?
40 games by Leonardo Russo 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.