Prepare against Wolfgang Leonhardt
Australia · World #92,607 classical · FIDE ID 3205576
When preparing against Wolfgang Leonhardt, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%).
Our database contains 88 games by Wolfgang Leonhardt, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wolfgang Leonhardt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wolfgang Leonhardt 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 | 1,751 | 2,055 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,702 | 1,777 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 1,932 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 30 | 11 | 47 | 34.1% |
| As White | 43 | 15 | 6 | 22 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 45 | 15 | 5 | 25 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wolfgang Leonhardt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wolfgang Leonhardt's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 76.7% | 47.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 23.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 47.0% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Leonhardt usually continues c4 (34.4% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Leonhardt usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Leonhardt usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Leonhardt usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Leonhardt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Leonhardt usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 16.7% |
Wolfgang Leonhardt's chess games
All 88 games by Wolfgang Leonhardt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 30 wins, 11 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1977 | Bruce R Anderson | 2,385 | ch-NZL | A70 |
| Jan 1997 | Ortvin Sarapu | 2,295 | Auckland LAT rap Open | B25 |
| Aug 2005 | Tim Hare | 2,097 | ch-West Australia | A06 |
| Jul 2006 | Gordon Dunlop | 1,802 | ch-WA State | B90 |
| Jan 1997 | Philip I Hair | 1,707 | North Shore CC Inv | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-WA State | 2006 | 16 | 10.5 | 1,742 |
| ch-North Shore | 1991 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,079 |
| ch-AUS | 1960 | 11 | 4 | – |
| ch-NZL | 1977 | 11 | 3 | 2,146 |
| ch-AUS 1962/63 | 1963 | 9 | 4 | – |
| ch-AUS 1952/53 | 1953 | 9 | 1.5 | – |
| ch-West Australia | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,854 |
| Auckland LAT rap Open | 1997 | 6 | 3 | 2,330 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wolfgang Leonhardt's chess games?
88 games by Wolfgang Leonhardt, from Apr 2005 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 Wolfgang Leonhardt has played.
What does Wolfgang Leonhardt play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Wolfgang Leonhardt opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wolfgang Leonhardt answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games).
What openings does Wolfgang Leonhardt play as White?
As White, Wolfgang Leonhardt's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wolfgang Leonhardt play as Black?
As Black, Wolfgang Leonhardt most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Wolfgang Leonhardt's FIDE rating?
Wolfgang Leonhardt is currently rated 1,751 in classical chess, 1,702 in rapid and 1,902 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,055 (May 2019).
How many games has Wolfgang Leonhardt played?
Our database contains 88 games by Wolfgang Leonhardt, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 11 draws, 47 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wolfgang Leonhardt?
88 games by Wolfgang Leonhardt 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.