Prepare against Udo Leibbrand
DEU · World #21,994 classical · FIDE ID 4657209
Our database contains 225 games by Udo Leibbrand, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Udo Leibbrand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Udo Leibbrand 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 | 2,041 | 2,131 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,106 | 2,110 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,024 | 2,116 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 225 | 69 | 85 | 70 | 30.7% |
| As White | 120 | 40 | 41 | 38 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 105 | 29 | 44 | 32 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Udo Leibbrand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Udo Leibbrand's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 58 | 48.3% | 55.2% |
| d4 | 49 | 40.8% | 43.9% |
| e4 | 7 | 5.8% | 57.1% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 48% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Leibbrand usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Leibbrand usually continues Nc3 (45.5% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Leibbrand usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 43.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Leibbrand usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Leibbrand usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Leibbrand usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 62.5% | 46.7% |
| e5 | 13 | 27.1% | 38.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 97.1% | 53.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Udo Leibbrand's chess games
All 225 games by Udo Leibbrand in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 69 wins, 85 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/2 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Michael Kopylov | 2,407 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | A86 |
| Mar 2020 | Hendrik Reichmann | 2,344 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | A48 |
| Mar 2020 | Frerik Janz | 2,311 | ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | A34 |
| Sep 2001 | Thomas Gauss | 2,265 | Baden VLN 0102 | A05 |
| Apr 1999 | Paul Zimmermann | 2,233 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GER Cup Net Final A U2400 | 2020 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,933 |
| ch-Baden | 2019 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,991 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,081 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,307 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,054 |
| GER Cup Net V1 U2400 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,917 |
| Baden VLN 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 6 | 2,330 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,791 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Udo Leibbrand's chess games?
225 games by Udo Leibbrand, from Apr 2003 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 Udo Leibbrand has played.
What does Udo Leibbrand play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Udo Leibbrand opens with 1.c4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Udo Leibbrand answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Udo Leibbrand play as White?
As White, Udo Leibbrand's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (18 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Udo Leibbrand play as Black?
As Black, Udo Leibbrand most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Udo Leibbrand's FIDE rating?
Udo Leibbrand is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess, 2,106 in rapid and 2,024 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Udo Leibbrand played?
Our database contains 225 games by Udo Leibbrand, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 85 draws, 70 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Udo Leibbrand?
225 games by Udo Leibbrand 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.