Prepare against Urs Leuenberger
CHE · World #50,489 classical · FIDE ID 1310585
Our database contains 58 games by Urs Leuenberger, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Urs Leuenberger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Urs Leuenberger 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 | 1,891 | 2,063 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 22 | 7 | 29 | 37.9% |
| As White | 25 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 33 | 10 | 4 | 19 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Urs Leuenberger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Urs Leuenberger's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 64.0% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 16.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Leuenberger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Leuenberger usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Leuenberger usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 20.0% score
- …c6 (40% of these games) — Leuenberger usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Leuenberger usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Leuenberger usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 73.7% | 46.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 26.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Urs Leuenberger's chess games
All 58 games by Urs Leuenberger in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 22 wins, 7 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Martin Fuerst | 1,951 | 37th Zuerich Open | B33 |
| Dec 2014 | Urs Binzegger | 1,933 | 38th Zuerich Open B | B90 |
| Oct 2012 | Max Zavanelli | 1,900 | 12th Winterthur Open B | B00 |
| Jan 2001 | Martin Geyer | 1,877 | 25th Zuerich Open B | A03 |
| Dec 2016 | Tertius Barnard | 1,875 | 40th Zuerich Open B | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57th Biel ATO | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,818 |
| 58th Biel ATO | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,854 |
| 12th Winterthur Open B | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,716 |
| 38th Zuerich Open B | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 1,868 |
| 40th Zuerich Open B | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,859 |
| 36th Zuerich Open B | 2012 | 4 | 2 | 1,838 |
| 41st Zuerich Open B | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,708 |
| Winterthur Open | 2006 | 3 | 0 | 1,848 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Urs Leuenberger's chess games?
58 games by Urs Leuenberger, from Apr 2004 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 Urs Leuenberger has played.
What does Urs Leuenberger play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Urs Leuenberger opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Urs Leuenberger answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Urs Leuenberger play as White?
As White, Urs Leuenberger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Urs Leuenberger play as Black?
As Black, Urs Leuenberger most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Urs Leuenberger's FIDE rating?
Urs Leuenberger is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Urs Leuenberger played?
Our database contains 58 games by Urs Leuenberger, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 7 draws, 29 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Urs Leuenberger?
58 games by Urs Leuenberger 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.