Prepare against Lukas Leisch
IM · Austria · World #1,242 classical · FIDE ID 1632094
When preparing against Lukas Leisch, expect 1.c4 in 37% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 25.0% over 36 games.
Our database contains 625 games by Lukas Leisch, covering Dec 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lukas Leisch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukas Leisch 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 | 2,429 | 2,441 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,327 | 2,353 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,269 | 2,311 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 625 | 235 | 216 | 173 | 37.6% |
| As White | 321 | 136 | 106 | 79 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 304 | 99 | 110 | 94 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukas Leisch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukas Leisch's side.
First moves as White (317 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 117 | 36.9% | 56.4% |
| e4 | 98 | 30.9% | 65.8% |
| d4 | 60 | 18.9% | 47.5% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 8.2% | 67.3% |
| b3 | 9 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 37% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Leisch usually continues Nc3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Leisch usually continues Nc3 (54.2% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Leisch usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 65.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Leisch usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Leisch usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Leisch usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 43.8% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 52 | 38.0% | 44.2% |
| e5 | 14 | 10.2% | 53.6% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.9% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 47.1% | 44.9% |
| Nf6 | 43 | 41.3% | 54.7% |
| d6 | 7 | 6.7% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.8% | 12.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Lukas Leisch's chess games
All 625 games by Lukas Leisch in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 235 wins, 216 draws, 173 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 48 | 16/18/14 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 22 | 8/10/4 | 36.4% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A62 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 36 | 9/19/8 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Fidel Corrales Jimenez | 2,527 | Titled Tue Late | B51 |
| Jun 2021 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue | C02 |
| Dec 2019 | Zoran Jovanovic | 2,512 | Donau Open 28th | C13 |
| Dec 2019 | Paulius Pultinevicius | 2,510 | ch-EU Blitz U18 | E91 |
| Feb 2019 | Vahap Sanal | 2,497 | Graz Open A | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 68 | 32.5 | 2,249 |
| ch-AUT U16 | 2018 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,107 |
| Graz Open A | 2020 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,383 |
| ch-AUT | 2024 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,485 |
| ch-Vienna State | 2024 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,387 |
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2023 | 14 | 7 | 2,352 |
| ch-AUT U12 | 2014 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,720 |
| ch-AUT U14 | 2016 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,121 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Felix Blohberger (17 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukas Leisch's chess games?
625 games by Lukas Leisch, from Dec 2012 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 Lukas Leisch has played.
What does Lukas Leisch play on the first move as White?
Across 317 games with White in our database, Lukas Leisch opens with 1.c4 (37% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukas Leisch answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Lukas Leisch play as White?
As White, Lukas Leisch's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (48 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (22 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 321 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukas Leisch play as Black?
As Black, Lukas Leisch most often plays: Slav Defense (36 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 304 games.
What is Lukas Leisch's FIDE rating?
Lukas Leisch is currently rated 2,429 in classical chess, 2,327 in rapid and 2,269 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,441 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Lukas Leisch played?
Our database contains 625 games by Lukas Leisch, covering Dec 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 235 wins, 216 draws, 173 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas Leisch?
625 games by Lukas Leisch 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.