Prepare against Leonid Raikin
IM · Russia · World #41,413 classical · FIDE ID 14109484
Our database contains 115 games by Leonid Raikin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leonid Raikin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonid Raikin 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 | 1,929 | 2,355 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 2,255 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,943 | 2,187 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 50 | 46 | 19 | 43.5% |
| As White | 55 | 26 | 22 | 7 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 60 | 24 | 24 | 12 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 90.9% | 67.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.3% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 67.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Raikin usually continues c4 (67.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Raikin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Raikin usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Raikin usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Raikin usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 31 | 100.0% | 46.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 95.0% | 68.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Leonid Raikin's chess games
All 115 games by Leonid Raikin 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: 50 wins, 46 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D64 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 15 | 2/9/4 | 13.3% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/7/0 | 46.2% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A12 | Colle System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Andrey M. Sokolov | 2,335 | ch-Riazan Region FL | B11 |
| Nov 2019 | Nigel E Povah | 2,314 | 29th Wch Seniors 65 | D02 |
| Oct 2009 | Evgeny Zuev | 2,302 | ch-Riazan Region | D63 |
| Apr 2010 | Vladimir F Timofeev | 2,286 | ch-Riazan | E73 |
| Apr 2010 | Andrey Tobolevich | 2,231 | ch-Riazan | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Riazan Region | 2010 | 26 | 15 | 2,225 |
| ch-Riazan | 2010 | 23 | 14.5 | 2,264 |
| ch-Riazan Region 1League | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 2,259 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,231 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,044 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,116 |
| ch-Riazan Region FL | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,279 |
| Sterlitamak Open | 2010 | 9 | 7 | 2,316 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonid Raikin's chess games?
115 games by Leonid Raikin, 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 Raikin has played.
What does Leonid Raikin play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Leonid Raikin opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonid Raikin answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Leonid Raikin play as White?
As White, Leonid Raikin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonid Raikin play as Black?
As Black, Leonid Raikin most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Leonid Raikin's FIDE rating?
Leonid Raikin is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid and 1,943 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,355 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Leonid Raikin played?
Our database contains 115 games by Leonid Raikin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 46 draws, 19 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonid Raikin?
115 games by Leonid Raikin 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.