Prepare against Leonid Efimov
FM · FIDE · World #3,748 classical · FIDE ID 54165725
When preparing against Leonid Efimov, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 257 games by Leonid Efimov, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Leonid Efimov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonid Efimov 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 | 2,311 | 2,347 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,270 | 2,356 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,331 | 2,411 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 257 | 86 | 67 | 104 | 33.5% |
| As White | 127 | 44 | 35 | 48 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 130 | 42 | 32 | 56 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonid Efimov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonid Efimov's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 81 | 63.8% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 21.3% | 25.9% |
| c4 | 11 | 8.7% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 5.5% | 78.6% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Efimov usually continues c4 (45.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Efimov usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Efimov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 25.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Efimov usually continues g3 (22.7% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Efimov usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Efimov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 100.0% | 42.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 65.0% | 55.8% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 35.0% | 53.6% |
Leonid Efimov's chess games
All 257 games by Leonid Efimov in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - Aug 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: 86 wins, 67 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 42 | 12/12/18 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 3/2/11 | 18.8% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 26 | 8/11/7 | 30.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 0/0/8 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Mert Yilmazyerli | 2,515 | Pamukkale Int. Open | E04 |
| Mar 2026 | Vahe A. Sukiasyan | 2,448 | Aeroflot Open A 2026 | E06 |
| Aug 2025 | David Akhmedov | 2,447 | RUDAR 22 GM | E39 |
| May 2026 | Isaak Parpiev | 2,421 | TCh-RUS HL 2026 | E71 |
| Aug 2026 | Hamed Wafa | 2,401 | 32nd Abu Dhabi Masters | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 33 | 12.5 | 2,126 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,154 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,280 |
| Ivi GP Chess 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,248 |
| Pamukkale Int. Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,293 |
| World Cup U12 Prel | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,646 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,572 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,949 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonid Efimov's chess games?
257 games by Leonid Efimov, from Feb 2016 to Aug 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 Leonid Efimov has played.
What does Leonid Efimov play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Leonid Efimov opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonid Efimov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games).
What openings does Leonid Efimov play as White?
As White, Leonid Efimov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (42 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 18.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonid Efimov play as Black?
As Black, Leonid Efimov most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Leonid Efimov's FIDE rating?
Leonid Efimov is currently rated 2,311 in classical chess, 2,270 in rapid and 2,331 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,347 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Leonid Efimov played?
Our database contains 257 games by Leonid Efimov, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 67 draws, 104 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonid Efimov?
257 games by Leonid Efimov 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.