Prepare against Leonid Starozhilov
FM · Ukraine · World #8,286 classical · FIDE ID 14106752
When preparing against Leonid Starozhilov, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 1,794 games by Leonid Starozhilov, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Leonid Starozhilov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonid Starozhilov 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 | 2,200 | 2,345 | Jun 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,333 | 2,362 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,302 | 2,458 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,794 | 902 | 272 | 620 | 50.3% |
| As White | 896 | 462 | 143 | 291 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 898 | 440 | 129 | 329 | 49.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonid Starozhilov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonid Starozhilov's side.
First moves as White (896 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 719 | 80.2% | 59.7% |
| b3 | 55 | 6.1% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 54 | 6.0% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 4.2% | 53.9% |
| d4 | 28 | 3.1% | 58.9% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Starozhilov usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Starozhilov usually continues Nf3 (55.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Starozhilov usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.b3 — 6% of White games, 61.8% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Starozhilov usually continues Bb2 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Starozhilov usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Starozhilov usually continues Bb2 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (448 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 183 | 40.8% | 57.7% |
| c5 | 167 | 37.3% | 51.8% |
| d6 | 49 | 10.9% | 51.0% |
| Nc6 | 33 | 7.4% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 12 | 2.7% | 79.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (271 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 249 | 91.9% | 62.7% |
| g6 | 17 | 6.3% | 61.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
Leonid Starozhilov's chess games
All 1,794 games by Leonid Starozhilov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 902 wins, 272 draws, 620 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 99 | 60/11/28 | 60.6% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 84 | 45/10/29 | 53.6% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 68 | 26/14/28 | 38.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 65 | 32/8/25 | 49.2% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 54 | 31/6/17 | 57.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 53 | 33/7/13 | 62.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 39 | 22/5/12 | 56.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 29 | 15/3/11 | 51.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 15/4/10 | 51.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 203 | 104/24/75 | 51.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 119 | 54/13/52 | 45.4% |
| E62 | English Opening | 64 | 30/11/23 | 46.9% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 58 | 33/7/18 | 56.9% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 58 | 30/13/15 | 51.7% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 37 | 26/4/7 | 70.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 33 | 14/2/17 | 42.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 6/5/10 | 28.6% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 20 | 10/1/9 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,745 | Titled Tue | A34 |
| Jan 2026 | Samuel Sevian | 2,688 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B40 |
| Apr 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,675 | Titled Tue | A12 |
| Apr 2026 | V Pranav | 2,657 | Titled Tue | C48 |
| Dec 2020 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,641 | Titled Tue | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,332 | 771.5 | 2,386 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 84 | 48 | 2,391 |
| ch-UKR sf U16 | 2009 | 27 | 20 | 2,292 |
| ch-UKR U16 | 2010 | 22 | 10 | 2,113 |
| ch-UKR sf U14 | 2007 | 16 | 10 | 2,164 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 2 | 2020 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,162 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,376 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,453 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Olexandr Bortnyk (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonid Starozhilov's chess games?
1,794 games by Leonid Starozhilov, from Jul 2008 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 Starozhilov has played.
What does Leonid Starozhilov play on the first move as White?
Across 896 games with White in our database, Leonid Starozhilov opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonid Starozhilov answers 1...g6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Leonid Starozhilov play as White?
As White, Leonid Starozhilov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (99 games, 60.6% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (84 games, 53.6% win rate); Sicilian (68 games, 38.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 896 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonid Starozhilov play as Black?
As Black, Leonid Starozhilov most often plays: Modern Defense (203 games, 51.2% win rate); Sicilian (119 games, 45.4% win rate); English Opening (64 games, 46.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 898 games.
What is Leonid Starozhilov's FIDE rating?
Leonid Starozhilov is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess, 2,333 in rapid and 2,302 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,345 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Leonid Starozhilov played?
Our database contains 1,794 games by Leonid Starozhilov, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 902 wins, 272 draws, 620 losses (50.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonid Starozhilov?
1,794 games by Leonid Starozhilov 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.