Prepare against Leszek Cieslak
Czechia · World #54,581 classical · FIDE ID 334847
Our database contains 121 games by Leszek Cieslak, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leszek Cieslak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leszek Cieslak 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 | 1,875 | 2,008 | Aug 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,879 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,870 | 1,880 | Aug 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 33 | 42 | 46 | 27.3% |
| As White | 60 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 28.3% |
| As Black | 61 | 16 | 23 | 22 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leszek Cieslak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leszek Cieslak's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 38.3% | 41.3% |
| d4 | 18 | 30.0% | 36.1% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 28.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 41.3% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Cieslak usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Cieslak usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Cieslak usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 36.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Cieslak usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Cieslak usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Cieslak usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 54.8% | 38.2% |
| e6 | 12 | 38.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 68.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 31.6% | 41.7% |
Leszek Cieslak's chess games
All 121 games by Leszek Cieslak 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: 33 wins, 42 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A05 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A36 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Zdenek Haba | 2,207 | 8th Zdar nad Sazavou Vysocina Open | B79 |
| Oct 2018 | Ondrej Nepomucky | 2,190 | chT2D-CZE 1819 | A45 |
| Aug 2011 | Roman Grill | 2,153 | Tabor Open | B15 |
| Aug 2012 | Milan Borkovec | 2,152 | Tabor Open | B78 |
| Mar 2012 | Lukas Hurt | 2,115 | chT2D-CZE 1112 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Open | 2012 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,132 |
| chT2D-CZE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,026 |
| chT2D-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 2 | 1,896 |
| 11th Nachod Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,977 |
| 9th Trebic Highlands Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,017 |
| chT2D-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 2 | 1,908 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,920 |
| 10th Trebic Highlands Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,020 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leszek Cieslak's chess games?
121 games by Leszek Cieslak, 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 Leszek Cieslak has played.
What does Leszek Cieslak play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Leszek Cieslak opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leszek Cieslak answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...g6 (32% of games).
What openings does Leszek Cieslak play as White?
As White, Leszek Cieslak's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leszek Cieslak play as Black?
As Black, Leszek Cieslak most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Leszek Cieslak's FIDE rating?
Leszek Cieslak is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,870 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,008 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Leszek Cieslak played?
Our database contains 121 games by Leszek Cieslak, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 42 draws, 46 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leszek Cieslak?
121 games by Leszek Cieslak 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.