Prepare against Leonardo Tona
Italy · World #15,252 classical · FIDE ID 28583213
When preparing against Leonardo Tona, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%).
Our database contains 44 games by Leonardo Tona, covering Feb 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Leonardo Tona's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonardo Tona 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 | 2,104 | 2,158 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,021 | 2,147 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,057 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 19 | 10 | 15 | 43.2% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonardo Tona's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonardo Tona's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 52.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 38.1% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Tona usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Tona usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Tona usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Tona usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Tona usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Tona usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
Leonardo Tona's chess games
All 44 games by Leonardo Tona in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - Sep 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: 19 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Michele Di Liberto | 2,219 | CIG Italian Youth Championships U18 2026 | O14 | A15 |
| Jun 2026 | Vladislav Ivarlac | 2,096 | World Youth Open U14 2026 | D35 |
| Jun 2026 | Lauritz Nissen Hellerud | 1,971 | World Youth Open U14 2026 | A48 |
| Feb 2026 | Giuliano Gregori | 1,960 | 3º Piccola Fenice Torneo di Carnevale | D02 |
| Jun 2026 | Oliver Nieminen | 1,920 | World Youth Open U14 2026 | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,952 |
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,001 |
| CIG Italian Youth Championships U18 2026 | O14 | 2026 | 8 | 7 | 2,119 |
| 54th Lonigo CIS Serie B Girone 6 | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,702 |
| 3º Piccola Fenice Torneo di Carnevale | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,978 |
| Sardinia World Open A | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,237 |
| New Zagreb Classic | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,256 |
| Semifinale CIA 2026 e campionati italiani di categoria | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,030 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonardo Tona's chess games?
44 games by Leonardo Tona, from Feb 2023 to Sep 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 Tona has played.
What does Leonardo Tona play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Leonardo Tona opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonardo Tona answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Leonardo Tona play as White?
As White, Leonardo Tona's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonardo Tona play as Black?
As Black, Leonardo Tona most often plays: Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Leonardo Tona's FIDE rating?
Leonardo Tona is currently rated 2,104 in classical chess, 2,021 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Leonardo Tona played?
Our database contains 44 games by Leonardo Tona, covering Feb 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonardo Tona?
44 games by Leonardo Tona 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.