Prepare against Thomas Leitner
Austria · World #46,559 classical · FIDE ID 1649450
Our database contains 107 games by Thomas Leitner, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Leitner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Leitner 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 | 1,907 | 1,913 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,841 | 1,841 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 1,941 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 40 | 23 | 44 | 37.4% |
| As White | 52 | 23 | 10 | 19 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 55 | 17 | 13 | 25 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Leitner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Leitner's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 94.2% | 55.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 5.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Leitner usually continues c4 (41.3% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Leitner usually continues c4 (71.1% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Leitner usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Leitner usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Leitner usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Leitner usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 69.2% | 40.7% |
| e5 | 12 | 30.8% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Thomas Leitner's chess games
All 107 games by Thomas Leitner in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - 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: 40 wins, 23 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Nico Marakovits | 2,321 | ch-AUT U18 Rapid | D70 |
| Apr 2023 | Mario Hofstadler | 2,187 | ch-AUT U18 | D07 |
| Aug 2020 | Kristof Koczo | 2,077 | Budapest FS08 Nadassy | D85 |
| Apr 2023 | Gor Tumanyan | 1,977 | ch-AUT U18 | D13 |
| Dec 2020 | Michael Miazhynski | 1,917 | ch-AUT U14 Online Blitz | A61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U16 | 2022 | 13 | 6 | 1,669 |
| Budapest FS08 Nadassy | 2020 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,864 |
| 23rd Styrian Open U08/10 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,020 |
| ch-EU Union U14 17th | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,585 |
| EU Union-ch U12 16th | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,362 |
| 22nd Styrian Open U08/10 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,155 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,951 |
| ch-AUT U14 Online Blitz | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,804 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Leitner's chess games?
107 games by Thomas Leitner, from Dec 2017 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 Thomas Leitner has played.
What does Thomas Leitner play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Thomas Leitner opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Leitner answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Thomas Leitner play as White?
As White, Thomas Leitner's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Leitner play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Leitner most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Thomas Leitner's FIDE rating?
Thomas Leitner is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess, 1,841 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,913 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Thomas Leitner played?
Our database contains 107 games by Thomas Leitner, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 23 draws, 44 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Leitner?
107 games by Thomas Leitner 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.