Prepare against Leykun Mesfin
FM · Ethiopia · World #11,639 classical · FIDE ID 15700097
When preparing against Leykun Mesfin, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 6.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 161 games by Leykun Mesfin, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leykun Mesfin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leykun Mesfin 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 | 2,146 | 2,180 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,095 | 2,151 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,096 | 2,115 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 62 | 20 | 79 | 38.5% |
| As White | 80 | 28 | 8 | 44 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 81 | 34 | 12 | 35 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leykun Mesfin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leykun Mesfin's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Mesfin usually continues Nf3 (26.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Mesfin usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Mesfin usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 81.8% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 5 | 11.4% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 96.4% | 46.3% |
Leykun Mesfin's chess games
All 161 games by Leykun Mesfin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 62 wins, 20 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 6/0/12 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 16 | 1/2/13 | 6.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E64 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Arthur Ssegwanyi | 2,365 | Kazan BRICS Games Blitz Team | B30 |
| Aug 2019 | Abobker Elarbi | 2,326 | ch-African Rapid | E64 |
| Nov 2008 | Robert W Smith | 2,316 | Olympiad-38 | B95 |
| Aug 2012 | Ahmed Abdulsattar A Abdulwahhab | 2,314 | Olympiad-40 | B42 |
| Sep 2016 | Abdul Kader Rayes | 2,254 | Olympiad-42 | C95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 12 | 2.5 | 1,894 |
| Kazan BRICS Games Blitz Team | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,195 |
| Kazan BRICS Games Blitz | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 1,982 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,183 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,241 |
| Kazan BRICS Games Rapid Team | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,036 |
| ch-African Rapid | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,279 |
| Addis Ababa zt 4.4 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,092 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leykun Mesfin's chess games?
161 games by Leykun Mesfin, from Jan 2009 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 Leykun Mesfin has played.
What does Leykun Mesfin play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Leykun Mesfin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leykun Mesfin answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games).
What openings does Leykun Mesfin play as White?
As White, Leykun Mesfin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 6.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leykun Mesfin play as Black?
As Black, Leykun Mesfin most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Leykun Mesfin's FIDE rating?
Leykun Mesfin is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess, 2,095 in rapid and 2,096 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Leykun Mesfin played?
Our database contains 161 games by Leykun Mesfin, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 20 draws, 79 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leykun Mesfin?
161 games by Leykun Mesfin 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.