Prepare against Tom Leah
United Kingdom · World #29,152 classical · FIDE ID 450960
When preparing against Tom Leah, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%).
Our database contains 56 games by Tom Leah, covering Mar 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tom Leah's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Leah 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 | 1,991 | 2,083 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,943 | 1,951 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,883 | 1,934 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 26 | 13 | 17 | 46.4% |
| As White | 31 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 25 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 56.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Leah's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Leah's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 83.9% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 9.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 48.1% score
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Leah usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Leah usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Leah usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Leah usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Leah usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 91.7% | 72.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 72.7% | 68.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
Tom Leah's chess games
All 56 games by Tom Leah in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - Sep 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: 26 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Darryl Wolstencroft | 2,196 | 48th Blackpool Conference | C05 |
| Apr 2020 | Tim Paulden | 2,057 | chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B06 |
| Oct 2019 | Jim W R Nicholson | 1,983 | South Normanton 4NCL Open 23rd | A11 |
| Oct 2019 | Charlie P Metcalfe | 1,934 | South Normanton 4NCL Open 23rd | D38 |
| May 2026 | Matteo Meloni | 1,912 | Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026 | Open B | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,872 |
| Edinburgh Park Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,811 |
| 128th ch-SCO Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 2,070 |
| Edinburgh Allegro Open | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,775 |
| Ayr Congress 2026 | Open | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,065 |
| South Normanton 4NCL Open 23rd | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 2,148 |
| Perth Open A | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 2,028 |
| Bolton Easter Open | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,915 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Leah's chess games?
56 games by Tom Leah, from Mar 2018 to Sep 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 Tom Leah has played.
What does Tom Leah play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Tom Leah opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Leah answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Tom Leah play as White?
As White, Tom Leah's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Leah play as Black?
As Black, Tom Leah most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Tom Leah's FIDE rating?
Tom Leah is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess, 1,943 in rapid and 1,883 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (May 2025).
How many games has Tom Leah played?
Our database contains 56 games by Tom Leah, covering Mar 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Leah?
56 games by Tom Leah 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.