Prepare against Leon Volosin
GM · Czechia · World #2,626 classical · FIDE ID 311111
When preparing against Leon Volosin, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 30.0% over 50 games.
Our database contains 1,760 games by Leon Volosin, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Leon Volosin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leon Volosin 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 | 2,354 | 2,522 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,428 | 2,436 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,366 | 2,459 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,760 | 657 | 874 | 228 | 37.3% |
| As White | 889 | 345 | 460 | 84 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 871 | 312 | 414 | 144 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leon Volosin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leon Volosin's side.
First moves as White (889 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 543 | 61.1% | 65.7% |
| e4 | 157 | 17.7% | 60.5% |
| Nf3 | 103 | 11.6% | 64.6% |
| c4 | 77 | 8.7% | 68.2% |
| b3 | 5 | 0.6% | 40.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 65.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Volosin usually continues c4 (68.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Volosin usually continues c4 (68.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Volosin usually continues e4 (57.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Volosin usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Volosin usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Volosin usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (422 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 187 | 44.3% | 62.8% |
| d6 | 78 | 18.5% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 75 | 17.8% | 45.3% |
| g6 | 29 | 6.9% | 70.7% |
| e6 | 24 | 5.7% | 47.9% |
| c6 | 21 | 5.0% | 52.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (305 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 211 | 69.2% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 56 | 18.4% | 50.9% |
| d6 | 17 | 5.6% | 67.6% |
| c5 | 6 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 6 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.3% | 37.5% |
Leon Volosin's chess games
All 1,760 games by Leon Volosin 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: 657 wins, 874 draws, 228 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 82 | 34/41/7 | 41.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 74 | 24/45/5 | 32.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 50 | 16/30/4 | 32.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 43 | 27/13/3 | 62.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 38 | 14/20/4 | 36.8% |
| A36 | English Opening | 37 | 15/19/3 | 40.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 36 | 12/20/4 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 16/10/6 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 31 | 11/19/1 | 35.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 30 | 16/12/2 | 53.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 112 | 46/45/21 | 41.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 66 | 23/32/11 | 34.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 50 | 15/29/6 | 30.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 40 | 15/24/1 | 37.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 38 | 23/14/1 | 60.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 37 | 19/16/2 | 51.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 30 | 14/11/5 | 46.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 25 | 8/13/4 | 32.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 25 | 11/13/1 | 44.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 12/6/4 | 54.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Mikhail Gurevich | 2,644 | Corsica Masters Open | D02 |
| May 2012 | Jiri Stocek | 2,595 | ch-CZE | D22 |
| Jul 2003 | Vladislav Borovikov | 2,590 | Pardubice KB Czech Open | A09 |
| Jan 1993 | Vidmantas Malisauskas | 2,570 | Warsaw Open | A45 |
| May 2016 | Vlastimil Babula | 2,561 | ch-CZE | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 2018 | 97 | 49 | 2,423 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2019 | 48 | 32 | 2,427 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2017 | 35 | 25 | 2,446 |
| Prague Visus Open | 2005 | 34 | 24 | 2,479 |
| chT-CZE rap | 2015 | 27 | 17 | 2,380 |
| Polanica Zdroj Open | 1998 | 27 | 15 | 2,340 |
| Nachod Open | 2012 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,413 |
| Ceske Budejovice | 2018 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,461 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Pavel Simacek (12 games) · Milos Jirovsky (11 games) · Vlastimil Jansa (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leon Volosin's chess games?
1,760 games by Leon Volosin, 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 Leon Volosin has played.
What does Leon Volosin play on the first move as White?
Across 889 games with White in our database, Leon Volosin opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leon Volosin answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Leon Volosin play as White?
As White, Leon Volosin's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (82 games, 41.5% win rate); Indian Defense (74 games, 32.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (50 games, 32.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 889 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leon Volosin play as Black?
As Black, Leon Volosin most often plays: Sicilian (112 games, 41.1% win rate); Philidor (66 games, 34.8% win rate); Indian Defense (50 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 871 games.
What is Leon Volosin's FIDE rating?
Leon Volosin is currently rated 2,354 in classical chess, 2,428 in rapid and 2,366 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,522 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Leon Volosin played?
Our database contains 1,760 games by Leon Volosin, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 657 wins, 874 draws, 228 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leon Volosin?
1,760 games by Leon Volosin 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.