Prepare against Leonid Gavrish
Ukraine · World #21,764 classical · FIDE ID 14110040
Our database contains 463 games by Leonid Gavrish, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Leonid Gavrish's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonid Gavrish 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 | 2,043 | 2,237 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,208 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,056 | 2,180 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 463 | 156 | 83 | 224 | 33.7% |
| As White | 236 | 87 | 48 | 101 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 227 | 69 | 35 | 123 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonid Gavrish's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonid Gavrish's side.
First moves as White (236 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 228 | 96.6% | 46.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.7% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 1.7% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Gavrish usually continues c4 (44.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Gavrish usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Gavrish usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Gavrish usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Gavrish usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Gavrish usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 63 | 56.3% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 40 | 35.7% | 38.7% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 7.1% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 100.0% | 41.8% |
Leonid Gavrish's chess games
All 463 games by Leonid Gavrish in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 156 wins, 83 draws, 224 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 36 | 18/4/14 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 30 | 12/8/10 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 28 | 16/3/9 | 57.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 12/6/5 | 52.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 0/5/12 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 59 | 21/10/28 | 35.6% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 39 | 14/5/20 | 35.9% |
| A31 | English Opening | 25 | 6/3/16 | 24.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Alexander Al. Ivanov | 2,503 | Belgorod Rector Cup 5th | A85 |
| Dec 2009 | Boris Itkis | 2,437 | Chervonograd | D27 |
| Sep 2017 | Bjorn Ahlander | 2,433 | 21st Heraklion Open | E48 |
| Sep 2017 | Nenad Ristic | 2,400 | 21st Heraklion Open | B07 |
| Feb 2018 | Vladimir Klasan | 2,381 | Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | A66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kharkov Caissa Open | 2003 | 27 | 13 | 2,292 |
| ch-UKR | 2010 | 18 | 8 | 2,069 |
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2018 | 14 | 9 | 2,206 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2018 | 13 | 6 | 2,186 |
| ch-Lvov | 2010 | 13 | 1.5 | 1,944 |
| Chervonograd | 2009 | 12 | 4 | 2,160 |
| Donetsk Masters 1st | 2011 | 12 | 3 | 2,117 |
| Omelnyk Grokhotov Memorial | 2018 | 11 | 2 | 1,992 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonid Gavrish's chess games?
463 games by Leonid Gavrish, from Apr 2003 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 Gavrish has played.
What does Leonid Gavrish play on the first move as White?
Across 236 games with White in our database, Leonid Gavrish opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonid Gavrish answers 1...d6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Leonid Gavrish play as White?
As White, Leonid Gavrish's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 236 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonid Gavrish play as Black?
As Black, Leonid Gavrish most often plays: Pirc Defense (59 games, 35.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (39 games, 35.9% win rate); English Opening (25 games, 24.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 227 games.
What is Leonid Gavrish's FIDE rating?
Leonid Gavrish is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 2,056 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Leonid Gavrish played?
Our database contains 463 games by Leonid Gavrish, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 156 wins, 83 draws, 224 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonid Gavrish?
463 games by Leonid Gavrish 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.