Prepare against Leonhard Wiest
DEU · World #27,060 classical · FIDE ID 4689623
When preparing against Leonhard Wiest, expect 1.f4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 32.3% over 65 games.
Our database contains 130 games by Leonhard Wiest, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leonhard Wiest's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonhard Wiest 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 | 2,004 | 2,115 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,019 | 2,021 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 48 | 37 | 45 | 36.9% |
| As White | 65 | 21 | 18 | 26 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 65 | 27 | 19 | 19 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonhard Wiest's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonhard Wiest's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 65 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 100% of White games, 46.2% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Wiest usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Wiest usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Wiest usually continues fxe5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 56.7% | 61.8% |
| e6 | 13 | 43.3% | 65.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
Leonhard Wiest's chess games
All 130 games by Leonhard Wiest in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 48 wins, 37 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 65 | 21/18/26 | 32.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Christian Braun | 2,367 | 17th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | C00 |
| Jan 1995 | Ivica Rajic | 2,195 | Regionalliga SW 9596 | D44 |
| Jan 1996 | Thomas Geyer | 2,170 | Regionalliga SW 9697 | B11 |
| Apr 2022 | Michael Babar | 2,151 | 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | E73 |
| Apr 2002 | Richard Schreiner | 2,150 | Regionalliga SW 0102 | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionalliga SW 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 7 | 2,314 |
| 72nd ch-Bayern | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,103 |
| Regionalliga SW 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,992 |
| Regionalliga SW 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,759 |
| 10th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,997 |
| Regionalliga SW 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,055 |
| Regionalliga SW 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,012 |
| Regionalliga SW 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,227 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonhard Wiest's chess games?
130 games by Leonhard Wiest, from Oct 2003 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 Leonhard Wiest has played.
What does Leonhard Wiest play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Leonhard Wiest opens with 1.f4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonhard Wiest answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Leonhard Wiest play as White?
As White, Leonhard Wiest's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (65 games, 32.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonhard Wiest play as Black?
As Black, Leonhard Wiest most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Leonhard Wiest's FIDE rating?
Leonhard Wiest is currently rated 2,004 in classical chess, 2,019 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Leonhard Wiest played?
Our database contains 130 games by Leonhard Wiest, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 37 draws, 45 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonhard Wiest?
130 games by Leonhard Wiest 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.