Prepare against Svyatoslav Korneev Leskova
CM · Spain · World #6,806 classical · FIDE ID 22267565
When preparing against Svyatoslav Korneev Leskova, expect 1.c4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 38.5% over 26 games.
Our database contains 335 games by Svyatoslav Korneev Leskova, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Svyatoslav Korneev Leskova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svyatoslav Korneev Leskova 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 | 2,229 | 2,252 | Dec 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,261 | 2,268 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,228 | 2,241 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 335 | 151 | 53 | 131 | 45.1% |
| As White | 163 | 73 | 33 | 57 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 172 | 78 | 20 | 74 | 45.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svyatoslav Korneev Leskova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svyatoslav Korneev Leskova's side.
First moves as White (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 118 | 72.4% | 51.7% |
| Nf3 | 39 | 23.9% | 69.2% |
| d4 | 5 | 3.1% | 30.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 72% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Leskova usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Leskova usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Leskova usually continues g3 (46.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 69.2% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Leskova usually continues e3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Leskova usually continues e3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Leskova usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 50 | 63.3% | 56.0% |
| Nc6 | 15 | 19.0% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 13 | 16.5% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 46 | 80.7% | 51.1% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 10.5% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.8% | 40.0% |
Svyatoslav Korneev Leskova's chess games
All 335 games by Svyatoslav Korneev Leskova in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 151 wins, 53 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 41 | 16/9/16 | 39.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 10/4/12 | 38.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 23 | 9/3/11 | 39.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 9/0/10 | 47.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Ter Sahakyan,S | 2,613 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | A20 |
| Nov 2024 | David Brodsky | 2,538 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Sep 2025 | Maksim Tsaruk | 2,470 | Titled Tue | A14 |
| Aug 2025 | Viacheslav V. Zakhartsov | 2,467 | Titled Tue Early | C04 |
| Mar 2025 | Kaan Kucuksari | 2,448 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 310 | 165.5 | 2,262 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,349 |
| 36th Roquetas de Mar Open | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,318 |
| Campeonato de España por Equipos de Club de Segunda División SUR | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,239 |
| Gran Hotel Bali Open A | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2,269 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svyatoslav Korneev Leskova's chess games?
335 games by Svyatoslav Korneev Leskova, from Oct 2008 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 Svyatoslav Korneev Leskova has played.
What does Svyatoslav Korneev Leskova play on the first move as White?
Across 163 games with White in our database, Svyatoslav Korneev Leskova opens with 1.c4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svyatoslav Korneev Leskova answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...Nc6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Svyatoslav Korneev Leskova play as White?
As White, Svyatoslav Korneev Leskova's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (41 games, 39.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (23 games, 52.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 163 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svyatoslav Korneev Leskova play as Black?
As Black, Svyatoslav Korneev Leskova most often plays: Horwitz Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 172 games.
What is Svyatoslav Korneev Leskova's FIDE rating?
Svyatoslav Korneev Leskova is currently rated 2,229 in classical chess, 2,261 in rapid and 2,228 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Dec 2023).
How many games has Svyatoslav Korneev Leskova played?
Our database contains 335 games by Svyatoslav Korneev Leskova, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 151 wins, 53 draws, 131 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svyatoslav Korneev Leskova?
335 games by Svyatoslav Korneev Leskova 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.