Prepare against Leonel Volpe
Argentina · World #81,536 classical · FIDE ID 122491
When preparing against Leonel Volpe, expect 1.Nf3 in 36% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 50 games by Leonel Volpe, covering Apr 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Leonel Volpe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonel Volpe 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 | 1,784 | 1,850 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,756 | 1,855 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 19 | 3 | 28 | 38.0% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 28 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonel Volpe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonel Volpe's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 8 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 31.8% | 28.6% |
| e4 | 5 | 22.7% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Volpe usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Volpe usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Volpe usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Volpe usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Volpe usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — Volpe usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 76.5% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Leonel Volpe's chess games
All 50 games by Leonel Volpe in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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, 3 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Silvio Ryhr | 1,937 | Arcelor Mittal Open | C00 |
| Jul 2020 | Alejandro Fernandez | 1,920 | 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | E11 |
| Jul 2020 | Ariel Rivero | 1,801 | 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | C01 |
| Sep 2020 | Juan Carlos Villagra | 1,775 | Arcelor Mittal Open | A14 |
| Aug 2015 | Antonio Urciuoli | 1,748 | Villa Diamante Open | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 1,937 |
| Arcelor Mittal Open | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,626 |
| ch-ARG sf 83rd | 2008 | 7 | 2 | 1,984 |
| Villa Diamante Open | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,735 |
| Villa Diamante U2200 Open | 2015 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,012 |
| 3rd BA Chess Masters | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,823 |
| SEMIFINAL CAMPEONATO ARGENTINO DE AJEDREZ SUPERIOR ABSOLUTO 22 AL 29 DE AGOSTO | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,650 |
| Buenos Aires FASGBA Open | 2015 | 3 | 2 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonel Volpe's chess games?
50 games by Leonel Volpe, from Apr 2015 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 Leonel Volpe has played.
What does Leonel Volpe play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Leonel Volpe opens with 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonel Volpe answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Leonel Volpe play as White?
As White, Leonel Volpe's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonel Volpe play as Black?
As Black, Leonel Volpe most often plays: French Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Leonel Volpe's FIDE rating?
Leonel Volpe is currently rated 1,784 in classical chess and 1,756 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,850 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Leonel Volpe played?
Our database contains 50 games by Leonel Volpe, covering Apr 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 3 draws, 28 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonel Volpe?
50 games by Leonel Volpe 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.