Prepare against Mirko Leardini
San Marino · World #58,006 classical · FIDE ID 11800470
When preparing against Mirko Leardini, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 41 games by Mirko Leardini, covering Aug 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mirko Leardini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mirko Leardini 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 | 1,863 | 1,863 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,825 | 1,825 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 10 | 3 | 28 | 24.4% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mirko Leardini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mirko Leardini's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.4% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Leardini usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Leardini usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Leardini usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Mirko Leardini's chess games
All 41 games by Mirko Leardini in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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: 10 wins, 3 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C40 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Paris Klerides | 2,060 | 8th EU Small Countries Olympiad | B23 |
| Sep 2026 | Mabuza Mbongeni | 1,824 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A48 |
| Nov 2025 | Garth I Owen | 1,818 | TCh-Euro Small Nations | B23 |
| Sep 2022 | Giovanni Alessi | 1,385 | 15th Chioggia Open B | C61 |
| Oct 2022 | Massimo Fornaro | 1,267 | 15th Chioggia Open B | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 1,167 |
| TCh-Euro Small Nations | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 1,816 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,774 |
| 8th EU Small Countries Olympiad | 2023 | 8 | 1 | 1,712 |
| 15th Chioggia Open B | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,403 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mirko Leardini's chess games?
41 games by Mirko Leardini, from Aug 2022 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 Mirko Leardini has played.
What does Mirko Leardini play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Mirko Leardini opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mirko Leardini answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Mirko Leardini play as White?
As White, Mirko Leardini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mirko Leardini play as Black?
As Black, Mirko Leardini most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Mirko Leardini's FIDE rating?
Mirko Leardini is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess, 1,825 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,863 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Mirko Leardini played?
Our database contains 41 games by Mirko Leardini, covering Aug 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 3 draws, 28 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mirko Leardini?
41 games by Mirko Leardini 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.