Prepare against Nicolas Leignel
France · World #16,621 classical · FIDE ID 619507
When preparing against Nicolas Leignel, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 40.9% over 22 games.
Our database contains 114 games by Nicolas Leignel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Leignel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Leignel 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 | 2,088 | 2,191 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,177 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,961 | 2,144 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 53 | 24 | 37 | 46.5% |
| As White | 62 | 32 | 10 | 20 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 52 | 21 | 14 | 17 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Leignel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Leignel's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 100.0% | 59.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Leignel usually continues c3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Leignel usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Leignel usually continues f4 (81.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 19 | 79.2% | 47.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Nicolas Leignel's chess games
All 114 games by Nicolas Leignel 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: 53 wins, 24 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C37 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Alberto Suarez Real | 2,369 | chT2C-FRA 0506 | C43 |
| Jan 1998 | Guillaume Vallin | 2,270 | ch-FRA JM2 | E48 |
| Jan 2002 | Philippe Langevin | 2,229 | chT2-FRA | C14 |
| Feb 2002 | Alain Sermier | 2,205 | chT2-FRA | C34 |
| Mar 2005 | Mohamed Bouhlel | 2,188 | chT2-FRA 0405 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-B | 2001 | 10 | 8 | 2,196 |
| Bethune-A | 2002 | 9 | 7 | 2,286 |
| 2nd Grenoble Masters | 2003 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,052 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,254 |
| chT2S-FRA | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,150 |
| ch-Ligue | 2001 | 8 | 5 | 2,240 |
| chT2C-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 2,216 |
| Bethune Open | 1999 | 8 | 5 | 2,542 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Leignel's chess games?
114 games by Nicolas Leignel, 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 Nicolas Leignel has played.
What does Nicolas Leignel play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Nicolas Leignel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Leignel answers 1...d6 (79% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Leignel play as White?
As White, Nicolas Leignel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (22 games, 40.9% win rate); King's Gambit (7 games, 85.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Leignel play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Leignel most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Nicolas Leignel's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Leignel is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid and 1,961 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Nicolas Leignel played?
Our database contains 114 games by Nicolas Leignel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 24 draws, 37 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Leignel?
114 games by Nicolas Leignel 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.