Prepare against Timo Leonard
DEU · World #9,610 classical · FIDE ID 16208757
Our database contains 135 games by Timo Leonard, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timo Leonard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timo Leonard 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 | 2,176 | 2,223 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,161 | 2,223 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 42 | 49 | 44 | 31.1% |
| As White | 69 | 21 | 29 | 19 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 66 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timo Leonard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timo Leonard's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 63.8% | 52.3% |
| e4 | 25 | 36.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Leonard usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Leonard usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Leonard usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Leonard usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Leonard usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Leonard usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 75.0% | 46.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Timo Leonard's chess games
All 135 games by Timo Leonard in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 42 wins, 49 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Rainer Knaak | 2,455 | Reykjavik Open | D17 |
| Dec 2022 | Luca Suvorov | 2,299 | chT-GER U20 | E94 |
| Jun 2022 | Johannes von Mettenheim | 2,219 | ch-GER U18 | E51 |
| Jul 2022 | Sauat Nurgaliyev | 2,201 | Dortmund NRW Cup U20 49th | D96 |
| Jun 2022 | Kevin Haack | 2,176 | ch-GER U18 | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2015 | 16 | 5.5 | 1,456 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2023 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,201 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2018 | 14 | 6 | 1,826 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,266 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,870 |
| Dortmund NRW Cup U20 49th | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 2,158 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,147 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,012 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timo Leonard's chess games?
135 games by Timo Leonard, from Jul 2015 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 Timo Leonard has played.
What does Timo Leonard play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Timo Leonard opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timo Leonard answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...a6 (5% of games).
What openings does Timo Leonard play as White?
As White, Timo Leonard's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timo Leonard play as Black?
As Black, Timo Leonard most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Timo Leonard's FIDE rating?
Timo Leonard is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess, 2,161 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Timo Leonard played?
Our database contains 135 games by Timo Leonard, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 49 draws, 44 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timo Leonard?
135 games by Timo Leonard 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.