Prepare against Simon Leeb
DEU · World #5,935 classical · FIDE ID 12924768
Our database contains 306 games by Simon Leeb, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Leeb's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Leeb 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 | 2,249 | 2,283 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,159 | 2,175 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,230 | 2,239 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 306 | 114 | 79 | 113 | 37.3% |
| As White | 155 | 64 | 36 | 55 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 151 | 50 | 43 | 58 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Leeb's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Leeb's side.
First moves as White (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 120 | 77.4% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 7.7% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 11 | 7.1% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 9 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Leeb usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Leeb usually continues c4 (52.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Leeb usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Leeb usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Leeb usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Leeb usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 35 | 46.7% | 44.3% |
| c5 | 20 | 26.7% | 47.5% |
| e6 | 9 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 7 | 9.3% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 39 | 76.5% | 42.3% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 17.6% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Simon Leeb's chess games
All 306 games by Simon Leeb in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 114 wins, 79 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 29 | 7/10/12 | 24.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Patrice Lerch | 2,415 | 28th Pardubice Czech Open A | B26 |
| Mar 2019 | Stefan Walter | 2,405 | chT-AUT 1819 | D31 |
| Aug 2021 | Hasan Abbasifar | 2,392 | 5th Innsbruck Open | B15 |
| Mar 2022 | Thomas Reich | 2,364 | chT2W-AUT 2122 | D40 |
| Sep 2022 | Samo Stajner | 2,364 | chT2W-AUT 2223 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-D | 2021 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,076 |
| TCh-AUT 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,259 |
| chT2W-AUT 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 8 | 2,351 |
| chT-AUT 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 3 | 2,280 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-C | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,141 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,235 |
| chT2W-AUT 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,253 |
| Antwerp World Uni Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,144 |
Interactive opening tree from all 306 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Leeb's chess games?
306 games by Simon Leeb, from Jan 2011 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 Simon Leeb has played.
What does Simon Leeb play on the first move as White?
Across 155 games with White in our database, Simon Leeb opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Leeb answers 1...c6 (47% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Simon Leeb play as White?
As White, Simon Leeb's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 155 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Leeb play as Black?
As Black, Simon Leeb most often plays: Slav Defense (29 games, 24.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Simon Leeb's FIDE rating?
Simon Leeb is currently rated 2,249 in classical chess, 2,159 in rapid and 2,230 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,283 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Simon Leeb played?
Our database contains 306 games by Simon Leeb, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 79 draws, 113 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Leeb?
306 games by Simon Leeb 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.