Prepare against Stefan Leser
DEU · World #35,408 classical · FIDE ID 12997706
When preparing against Stefan Leser, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 47 games by Stefan Leser, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Leser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Leser 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 | 1,957 | 1,957 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,901 | 1,906 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,879 | 1,919 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 15 | 12 | 20 | 31.9% |
| As White | 23 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 24 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Leser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Leser's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 60.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.9% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Leser usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Leser usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Leser usually continues exd5 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 92.9% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Stefan Leser's chess games
All 47 games by Stefan Leser in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 15 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A07 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Jan Brunner | 2,040 | ch-GER U25-A | B28 |
| Jun 2019 | Fabian Stemmler | 2,002 | ch-GER U25-A | B06 |
| May 2016 | Dennis Kagan | 1,974 | ch-GER U25-A | B66 |
| Jun 2019 | Benjamin Isler | 1,946 | ch-GER U25-A | B01 |
| Jun 2019 | Anton Weigand | 1,889 | ch-GER U25-A | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-A | 2019 | 36 | 16.5 | 1,783 |
| 9th Pfalz Open B | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,650 |
| 8th Pfalz Open B | 2017 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,966 |
| 32nd Staufer Open | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 2,022 |
| 14th Deizisau Autumn Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,680 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Leser's chess games?
47 games by Stefan Leser, from Nov 2014 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 Stefan Leser has played.
What does Stefan Leser play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Stefan Leser opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Leser answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Stefan Leser play as White?
As White, Stefan Leser's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Leser play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Leser most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Stefan Leser's FIDE rating?
Stefan Leser is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess, 1,901 in rapid and 1,879 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,957 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Stefan Leser played?
Our database contains 47 games by Stefan Leser, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Leser?
47 games by Stefan Leser 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.