Prepare against Leonid Sawlin
IM · DEU · World #1,511 classical · FIDE ID 4689542
Our database contains 896 games by Leonid Sawlin, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leonid Sawlin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonid Sawlin 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 | 2,410 | 2,414 | Dec 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,338 | 2,350 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,367 | 2,412 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 896 | 411 | 160 | 325 | 45.9% |
| As White | 447 | 207 | 84 | 156 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 449 | 204 | 76 | 169 | 45.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonid Sawlin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonid Sawlin's side.
First moves as White (447 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 417 | 93.3% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 3.1% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 1.3% | 58.3% |
| e3 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| h3 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Sawlin usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Sawlin usually continues Nf3 (54.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sawlin usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Sawlin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Sawlin usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 162 | 73.0% | 59.3% |
| d6 | 24 | 10.8% | 52.1% |
| g6 | 23 | 10.4% | 63.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 3.2% | 85.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 113 | 73.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 18 | 11.7% | 36.1% |
| d5 | 14 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.2% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 2.6% | 37.5% |
Leonid Sawlin's chess games
All 896 games by Leonid Sawlin in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 411 wins, 160 draws, 325 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 69 | 37/10/22 | 53.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 58 | 24/5/29 | 41.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 40 | 25/9/6 | 62.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 18 | 7/1/10 | 38.9% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 2/4/10 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 47 | 25/4/18 | 53.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 42 | 21/6/15 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 34 | 12/6/16 | 35.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 24 | 14/4/6 | 58.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 13/3/7 | 56.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 19 | 10/1/8 | 52.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 19 | 13/2/4 | 68.4% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 19 | 5/4/10 | 26.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Alexander Motylev | 2,641 | Speed Chess Super Swiss | C02 |
| Aug 2019 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 2,639 | St Petersburg Rapid | B09 |
| Sep 2020 | Evgeny Alekseev | 2,626 | Titled Tue | C11 |
| Oct 2015 | Hannes Stefansson | 2,602 | 9th Wch Blitz | B82 |
| Oct 2021 | Viktor Bologan | 2,574 | Titled Tue | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 341 | 174 | 2,341 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2009 | 33 | 25 | 1,593 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2011 | 22 | 14.5 | 1,850 |
| 9th Wch Blitz | 2015 | 21 | 6.5 | 2,279 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2015 | 18 | 12 | 2,242 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2012 | 18 | 11 | 1,834 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2013 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,092 |
| ch-Berlin | 2014 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,144 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonid Sawlin's chess games?
896 games by Leonid Sawlin, from Jul 2008 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 Sawlin has played.
What does Leonid Sawlin play on the first move as White?
Across 447 games with White in our database, Leonid Sawlin opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonid Sawlin answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Leonid Sawlin play as White?
As White, Leonid Sawlin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (69 games, 53.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (58 games, 41.4% win rate); Scotch Game (40 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 447 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonid Sawlin play as Black?
As Black, Leonid Sawlin most often plays: French: Classical Variation (47 games, 53.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (42 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 449 games.
What is Leonid Sawlin's FIDE rating?
Leonid Sawlin is currently rated 2,410 in classical chess, 2,338 in rapid and 2,367 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,414 (Dec 2023).
How many games has Leonid Sawlin played?
Our database contains 896 games by Leonid Sawlin, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 411 wins, 160 draws, 325 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonid Sawlin?
896 games by Leonid Sawlin 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.