Prepare against Leonid Milov
GM · DEU · World #2,360 classical · FIDE ID 14101068
When preparing against Leonid Milov, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 14.6% over 96 games.
Our database contains 1,344 games by Leonid Milov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Leonid Milov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonid Milov 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 | 2,366 | 2,564 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,446 | 2,544 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,451 | 2,469 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,344 | 682 | 474 | 188 | 50.7% |
| As White | 673 | 397 | 205 | 71 | 59.0% |
| As Black | 671 | 285 | 269 | 117 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonid Milov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonid Milov's side.
First moves as White (673 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 604 | 89.7% | 75.5% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 3.1% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 20 | 3.0% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 17 | 2.5% | 61.8% |
| f4 | 10 | 1.5% | 85.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 75.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Milov usually continues Nf3 (76.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Milov usually continues Nf3 (70.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Milov usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Milov usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Milov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Milov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (299 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 267 | 89.3% | 66.9% |
| d5 | 32 | 10.7% | 45.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (247 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 106 | 42.9% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 103 | 41.7% | 71.8% |
| f5 | 38 | 15.4% | 77.6% |
Leonid Milov's chess games
All 1,344 games by Leonid Milov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 682 wins, 474 draws, 188 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 95 | 62/24/9 | 65.3% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 61 | 34/15/12 | 55.7% |
| C11 | French Defense | 40 | 23/12/5 | 57.5% |
| C11 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 38 | 21/12/5 | 55.3% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 31 | 15/12/4 | 48.4% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 25 | 17/6/2 | 68.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 25 | 16/7/2 | 64.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 22 | 14/7/1 | 63.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 14/6/2 | 63.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 19 | 12/4/3 | 63.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 114 | 56/37/21 | 49.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 96 | 14/56/26 | 14.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 95 | 43/36/16 | 45.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 76 | 37/33/6 | 48.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 66 | 34/21/11 | 51.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 35 | 22/12/1 | 62.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 31 | 7/13/11 | 22.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 12/7/0 | 63.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 11/4/2 | 64.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Vadim Malakhatko | 2,610 | 2nd Pfalz Open | D10 |
| Feb 2009 | Nidjat Mamedov | 2,607 | 2nd Pfalz Open | B80 |
| Feb 2008 | Igor Khenkin | 2,602 | 1st Pfalz Open | B18 |
| Jan 1994 | Larry Christiansen | 2,575 | Biel MTO Open | B07 |
| Feb 2008 | Yuri Drozdovskij | 2,574 | 1st Pfalz Open | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodensee Open | 2024 | 43 | 32 | 2,425 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2019 | 40 | 33 | 2,351 |
| Dieren Open | 2016 | 36 | 23 | 2,442 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2024 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,383 |
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2016 | 21 | 16.5 | 2,421 |
| Bern Open | 1995 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,572 |
| ch-UKR sf | 1986 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,490 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2011 | 14 | 12 | 2,464 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Igor Khenkin (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonid Milov's chess games?
1,344 games by Leonid Milov, from Apr 2003 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 Leonid Milov has played.
What does Leonid Milov play on the first move as White?
Across 673 games with White in our database, Leonid Milov opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonid Milov answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games).
What openings does Leonid Milov play as White?
As White, Leonid Milov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (95 games, 65.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (61 games, 55.7% win rate); French Defense (40 games, 57.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 673 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonid Milov play as Black?
As Black, Leonid Milov most often plays: Sicilian (114 games, 49.1% win rate); Slav Defense (96 games, 14.6% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (95 games, 45.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 671 games.
What is Leonid Milov's FIDE rating?
Leonid Milov is currently rated 2,366 in classical chess, 2,446 in rapid and 2,451 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,564 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Leonid Milov played?
Our database contains 1,344 games by Leonid Milov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 682 wins, 474 draws, 188 losses (50.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonid Milov?
1,344 games by Leonid Milov 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.