Prepare against Nicolas Leiss
DEU · World #43,733 classical · FIDE ID 16257219
Our database contains 49 games by Nicolas Leiss, covering Dec 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Leiss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Leiss 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 | 1,919 | 1,962 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 23 | 9 | 17 | 46.9% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 23 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 47.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Leiss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Leiss's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 59.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Leiss usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Leiss usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Leiss usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 82.4% | 53.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 17.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Nicolas Leiss's chess games
All 49 games by Nicolas Leiss in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2023 - 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: 23 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Franz Geisensetter | 1,954 | ch-Oberfranken | C00 |
| Nov 2023 | Stefan Wunder | 1,910 | ch-Oberfranken | A14 |
| Jan 2017 | Lukas Fischer | 1,624 | ch-Oberfranken U16 | C60 |
| Jan 2018 | Tristan Stohl | 1,613 | Landesliga U20 Nord 1718 | B45 |
| Nov 2023 | Felix Stier | 1,540 | ch-Oberfranken | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberfranken | 2023 | 14 | 8 | 1,654 |
| ch-Oberfranken U16 | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,493 |
| ch-Oberfranken U18/U16 | 2020 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,618 |
| ch-Oberfranken U14 | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 1,719 |
| Landesliga U20 Nord 1718 | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,516 |
| Bayernliga U20 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,280 |
| Bayernliga U20 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,575 |
| Mittelfrank Regionalliga Nord-West 2223 | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1,877 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Leiss's chess games?
49 games by Nicolas Leiss, from Dec 2023 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 Leiss has played.
What does Nicolas Leiss play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Nicolas Leiss opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Leiss answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Leiss play as White?
As White, Nicolas Leiss's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Leiss play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Leiss most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Nicolas Leiss's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Leiss is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,962 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Nicolas Leiss played?
Our database contains 49 games by Nicolas Leiss, covering Dec 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Leiss?
49 games by Nicolas Leiss 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.