Prepare against Lion Lebedev
CM · United Kingdom · World #7,491 classical · FIDE ID 551005492
When preparing against Lion Lebedev, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 47.4% over 19 games.
Our database contains 143 games by Lion Lebedev, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lion Lebedev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lion Lebedev 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 | 2,216 | 2,225 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,231 | 2,231 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,979 | 2,003 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 67 | 28 | 48 | 46.9% |
| As White | 75 | 38 | 13 | 24 | 50.7% |
| As Black | 68 | 29 | 15 | 24 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lion Lebedev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lion Lebedev's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 53.3% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 34 | 45.3% | 54.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Lebedev usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Lebedev usually continues c4 (76.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Lebedev usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Lebedev usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Lebedev usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Lebedev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 81.8% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 18.2% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Lion Lebedev's chess games
All 143 games by Lion Lebedev in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 67 wins, 28 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 15 | 13/2/0 | 86.7% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Lars Oskar Hauge | 2,468 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | C82 |
| Aug 2026 | David L Haydon | 2,376 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | E06 |
| Aug 2025 | Koby Kalavannan | 2,323 | V Mindsports Int Open | A06 |
| Aug 2026 | Jovanka Houska | 2,281 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | D30 |
| Oct 2025 | Andreea Navrotescu | 2,257 | Coventry Int. Open | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,115 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,438 |
| ch-BCF U12 Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,817 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 9 | 8 | 2,296 |
| VI Mindsports Int Open | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,162 |
| 3rd Cambridge Int Open | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,155 |
| Coventry Int. Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,133 |
| 111th ch-GBR | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,045 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lion Lebedev's chess games?
143 games by Lion Lebedev, from Jun 2018 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 Lion Lebedev has played.
What does Lion Lebedev play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Lion Lebedev opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lion Lebedev answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Lion Lebedev play as White?
As White, Lion Lebedev's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (15 games, 86.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lion Lebedev play as Black?
As Black, Lion Lebedev most often plays: Slav Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Lion Lebedev's FIDE rating?
Lion Lebedev is currently rated 2,216 in classical chess, 2,231 in rapid and 1,979 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Lion Lebedev played?
Our database contains 143 games by Lion Lebedev, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 28 draws, 48 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lion Lebedev?
143 games by Lion Lebedev 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.