Prepare against Peter Leimand
DNK · World #43,560 classical · FIDE ID 1407899
Our database contains 50 games by Peter Leimand, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Leimand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Leimand 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 | 2,103 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 21 | 8 | 21 | 42.0% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 52.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Leimand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Leimand's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 42.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Leimand usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Leimand usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Leimand usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 72.2% | 65.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 27.8% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Peter Leimand's chess games
All 50 games by Peter Leimand in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 21 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Jan Pedersen | 2,393 | 19th North Sea Cup | B04 |
| Jul 2004 | Mikhail Konstantinov | 2,276 | 19th North Sea Cup | B24 |
| Jul 2004 | Kasper Wilken Damm | 2,241 | 19th North Sea Cup | C06 |
| Apr 2004 | Morten Rud | 2,224 | ch-DEN cand | C02 |
| Apr 2003 | Per O Andersen | 2,213 | chB-DEN | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Politiken Cup | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,963 |
| 19th North Sea Cup | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,390 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2004 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,077 |
| chB-DEN | 2003 | 6 | 3 | 2,198 |
| Danish Championship 2026 - G7 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,805 |
| ch-DEN G5-1 Gr1 | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,996 |
| chT-Nordic U20 | 2002 | 3 | 1 | 2,039 |
| chT-South Jutland 1819 Master 2 | 2018 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,861 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Leimand's chess games?
50 games by Peter Leimand, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Peter Leimand has played.
What does Peter Leimand play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Peter Leimand opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Leimand answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Peter Leimand play as White?
As White, Peter Leimand's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Leimand play as Black?
As Black, Peter Leimand most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Peter Leimand's FIDE rating?
Peter Leimand is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Peter Leimand played?
Our database contains 50 games by Peter Leimand, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Leimand?
50 games by Peter Leimand 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.