Prepare against Richard Leroux
France · World #19,147 classical · FIDE ID 628565
Our database contains 30 games by Richard Leroux, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Leroux's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Leroux 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 | 2,064 | 2,201 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,069 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 36.7% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Leroux's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Leroux's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Leroux usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Leroux usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Leroux usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Leroux usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Richard Leroux's chess games
All 30 games by Richard Leroux in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 11 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Philippe Larrat | 2,195 | ch-Paris | A60 |
| May 2012 | Julien Massip | 2,021 | 35th Syre Memorial Open | C41 |
| May 2012 | Robert Aouizerate | 1,909 | 35th Syre Memorial Open | D45 |
| May 2012 | Didier Paon | 1,884 | 35th Syre Memorial Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris | 2006 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,008 |
| Paris Open A | 2001 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,452 |
| 35th Syre Memorial Open | 2012 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,186 |
| Paris Open B | 1999 | 3 | 2 | – |
| FRA Cup 1/256 | 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1,914 |
| Val Thorens Open | 1994 | 1 | 0 | 1,970 |
| Cap d'Agde Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 2,217 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Leroux's chess games?
30 games by Richard Leroux, from Jul 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 Richard Leroux has played.
What does Richard Leroux play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Richard Leroux opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Leroux answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Richard Leroux play as White?
As White, Richard Leroux's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Leroux play as Black?
As Black, Richard Leroux most often plays: English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Richard Leroux's FIDE rating?
Richard Leroux is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 2,009 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Richard Leroux played?
Our database contains 30 games by Richard Leroux, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Leroux?
30 games by Richard Leroux 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.