Prepare against Paul Leblanc
Canada · World #116,911 classical · FIDE ID 2605406
When preparing against Paul Leblanc, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 256 games by Paul Leblanc, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Leblanc's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Leblanc 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 | 1,682 | 2,032 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 256 | 92 | 53 | 111 | 35.9% |
| As White | 128 | 44 | 26 | 58 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 128 | 48 | 27 | 53 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Leblanc's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Leblanc's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 119 | 93.0% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Leblanc usually continues c4 (48.1% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Leblanc usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Leblanc usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Leblanc usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Leblanc usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Leblanc usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 63 | 96.9% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 96.9% | 43.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Paul Leblanc's chess games
All 256 games by Paul Leblanc in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 92 wins, 53 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 5/4/12 | 23.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| E07 | Catalan | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 28 | 10/4/14 | 35.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2001 | Dan Scoones | 2,302 | Victoria Labour Day Open | A11 |
| Sep 2005 | Harry Moore | 2,290 | Victoria Labour Day Open | D13 |
| Mar 2008 | Glen Morin | 2,276 | 2nd Victoria Grand Pacific Open | A87 |
| Jun 2001 | Dale R. Haessel | 2,270 | British Columbia - Alberta Masters B | A41 |
| May 2001 | David A. Herder | 2,260 | 26th Keres Memorial | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Labour Day Open | 2010 | 20 | 10 | 1,947 |
| ch-Washington Class A | 2012 | 17 | 9 | 1,828 |
| Victoria Taylor Memorial | 2018 | 14 | 5 | 1,963 |
| British Columbia Open | 2015 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,863 |
| ch-CAN & zonal | 2002 | 11 | 3 | 1,983 |
| Victoria Labour Day Open | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,424 |
| 48th Canadian Open U2000 | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 1,936 |
| North Bay Open | 1995 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,277 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Leblanc's chess games?
256 games by Paul Leblanc, from Oct 2004 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 Paul Leblanc has played.
What does Paul Leblanc play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Paul Leblanc opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Leblanc answers 1...c6 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games).
What openings does Paul Leblanc play as White?
As White, Paul Leblanc's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Leblanc play as Black?
As Black, Paul Leblanc most often plays: Slav Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Paul Leblanc's FIDE rating?
Paul Leblanc is currently rated 1,682 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,032 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Paul Leblanc played?
Our database contains 256 games by Paul Leblanc, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 53 draws, 111 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Leblanc?
256 games by Paul Leblanc 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.