Prepare against Samy Leffad
FM · DZA · World #18,864 classical · FIDE ID 7912463
When preparing against Samy Leffad, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Samy Leffad, covering Sep 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Samy Leffad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samy Leffad 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 | 2,068 | 2,068 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,967 | 1,967 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,996 | 1,996 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 45.2% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 52.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2014-2026): 318 rated games against 222 different opponents, across 45 events in 9 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 187 | 100 | 40 | 47 | 53.5% | 1,721 | 1,814 | 24 |
| Rapid | 95 | 62 | 12 | 21 | 65.3% | 1,782 | 1,908 | 9 |
| Blitz | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 72.7% | 1,825 | 2,043 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 146 | 59 | 26 | 61 | 40.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 111 | 83 | 21 | 7 | 74.8% |
Wins over titled players: 5 vs IM · 8 vs FM · 9 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
9 tournament wins from 33 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 1,899 | 2,124 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1,854 | 2,054 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1,876 | 2,276 |
| 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1,881 | 1,881 |
| 2021 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1,584 | 1,755 |
| 2019 | 90 | 57 | 20 | 13 | 1,815 | 1,996 |
| 2018 | 55 | 26 | 9 | 20 | 1,757 | 1,773 |
| 2017 | 33 | 19 | 6 | 8 | 1,722 | 1,808 |
| 2016 | 58 | 33 | 10 | 15 | 1,683 | 1,776 |
| 2015 | 40 | 18 | 5 | 17 | 1,718 | 1,606 |
| 2014 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1,635 | 1,715 |
Where Samy Leffad has played
Algeria (31) · France (7) · Egypt (1) · Jordan (1) · Kenya (1) · Namibia (1) · South Africa (1) · Tunisia (1) · Türkiye (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samy Leffad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samy Leffad's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Leffad usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Leffad usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Leffad usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Samy Leffad's chess games
All 31 games by Samy Leffad in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - Oct 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A92 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E50 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A75 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Dante M Beukes | 2,212 | ch-Africa U18 | B90 |
| Jun 2019 | Noureddine Adjerit | 1,891 | ch-ALG U20 | A92 |
| Jul 2016 | Khaled Mohamed Amin | 1,815 | ch-Arab U14 | B84 |
| Dec 2019 | Leeroy Mpala | 1,779 | ch-Africa U18 | B21 |
| Dec 2019 | Samuel Mwale | 1,745 | ch-Africa U18 | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World ol U16 | 2018 | 8 | 1 | 1,810 |
| ch-Africa U14 | 2016 | 7 | 6 | 1,771 |
| ch-ALG U20 | 2019 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,029 |
| ch-Africa U18 | 2019 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,116 |
| ch-African U16 | 2018 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,658 |
| ch-Arab U14 | 2016 | 1 | 1 | 2,215 |
| chT-ALG | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,720 |
| ch-Africa U16 | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,685 |
Interactive opening tree from all 31 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samy Leffad's chess games?
31 games by Samy Leffad, from Sep 2015 to Oct 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 Samy Leffad has played.
What does Samy Leffad play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Samy Leffad opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samy Leffad answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Samy Leffad play as White?
As White, Samy Leffad's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samy Leffad play as Black?
As Black, Samy Leffad most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Samy Leffad's FIDE rating?
Samy Leffad is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 1,967 in rapid and 1,996 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,068 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Samy Leffad played?
Our database contains 31 games by Samy Leffad, covering Sep 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samy Leffad?
31 games by Samy Leffad 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.