Prepare against Leonid Klots
FM · Russia · World #79,554 classical · FIDE ID 4153847
When preparing against Leonid Klots, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 54 games by Leonid Klots, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leonid Klots's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonid Klots 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 | 1,791 | 2,280 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,878 | 2,155 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,816 | 2,091 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 23 | 17 | 14 | 42.6% |
| As White | 26 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonid Klots's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonid Klots's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 53.8% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 19.2% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 15.4% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Klots usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Klots usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Klots usually continues Qe2 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Klots usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Klots usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Klots usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Leonid Klots's chess games
All 54 games by Leonid Klots in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 23 wins, 17 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Oleg Gavryushin | 2,353 | Perm | C00 |
| Nov 2008 | Viacheslav Dragunov | 2,265 | Perm Open B 11 | C08 |
| May 2009 | Ivan Volodin | 2,207 | Perm Open 05 | A43 |
| Oct 2008 | Olga Matveeva | 2,192 | Perm Open A | B20 |
| Oct 2022 | Alexandr P. Provotorov | 2,188 | ch-St Petersburg Seniors Rapid | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Izhevsk Open A | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,081 |
| Perm | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,227 |
| Perm Open 2 01 | 2009 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,170 |
| Perm Open A | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,319 |
| Perm Open B 11 | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,292 |
| ch-St Petersburg Seniors Blitz | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,996 |
| ch-St Petersburg Seniors Rapid | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,083 |
| Perm Open 05 | 2009 | 4 | 4 | 2,474 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonid Klots's chess games?
54 games by Leonid Klots, from Apr 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 Leonid Klots has played.
What does Leonid Klots play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Leonid Klots opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonid Klots answers 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Leonid Klots play as White?
As White, Leonid Klots's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonid Klots play as Black?
As Black, Leonid Klots most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Leonid Klots's FIDE rating?
Leonid Klots is currently rated 1,791 in classical chess, 1,878 in rapid and 1,816 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Leonid Klots played?
Our database contains 54 games by Leonid Klots, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 17 draws, 14 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonid Klots?
54 games by Leonid Klots 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.