Prepare against Marc Leski
IM · France · World #3,382 classical · FIDE ID 600105
Our database contains 305 games by Marc Leski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Leski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Leski 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 | 2,323 | 2,421 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,268 | 2,341 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 305 | 104 | 125 | 76 | 34.1% |
| As White | 149 | 60 | 57 | 32 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 156 | 44 | 68 | 44 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Leski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Leski's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 122 | 81.9% | 60.2% |
| d4 | 11 | 7.4% | 68.2% |
| g3 | 11 | 7.4% | 40.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.0% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 82% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Leski usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Leski usually continues g3 (56.8% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Leski usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 68.2% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Leski usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Leski usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Leski usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 76 | 97.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 57.4% | 33.9% |
| d6 | 12 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 18.5% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Marc Leski's chess games
All 305 games by Marc Leski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 104 wins, 125 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 29 | 10/14/5 | 34.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 24 | 12/9/3 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A07 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A12 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 75 | 22/29/24 | 29.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 1/10/4 | 6.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E91 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | Anthony Miles | 2,585 | San Francisco | B00 |
| Jan 1997 | Evgeny Pigusov | 2,560 | Corsica Rapid Open | A30 |
| Jan 2004 | Jean-Marc Degraeve | 2,556 | FRA Cup | A04 |
| Jan 1987 | Dmitry Gurevich | 2,545 | San Francisco | A05 |
| Jan 1985 | Glenn C Flear | 2,455 | Geneve Open | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 23 | 12.5 | 2,404 |
| Paris Open | 1998 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,238 |
| ch-FRA | 1997 | 15 | 6 | 2,379 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1981 | 13 | 6 | 2,336 |
| ch-FRA 55th | 1980 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,311 |
| chT1B-FRA 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,281 |
| San Francisco | 1987 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,505 |
| chT2C-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,297 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Leski's chess games?
305 games by Marc Leski, from Apr 2003 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 Marc Leski has played.
What does Marc Leski play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Marc Leski opens with 1.Nf3 (82% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.g3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Leski answers 1...d6 (97% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Marc Leski play as White?
As White, Marc Leski's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (29 games, 34.5% win rate); English Opening (24 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Leski play as Black?
As Black, Marc Leski most often plays: Pirc Defense (75 games, 29.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (15 games, 6.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 156 games.
What is Marc Leski's FIDE rating?
Marc Leski is currently rated 2,323 in classical chess, 2,268 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,421 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Marc Leski played?
Our database contains 305 games by Marc Leski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 125 draws, 76 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Leski?
305 games by Marc Leski 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.