Prepare against Arnaldo Leite Mesquita
Brazil · World #93,341 classical · FIDE ID 2185300
When preparing against Arnaldo Leite Mesquita, expect 1.Nf3 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 30.8% over 39 games.
Our database contains 250 games by Arnaldo Leite Mesquita, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arnaldo Leite Mesquita's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnaldo Leite Mesquita 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 | 1,748 | 1,829 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,748 | 1,885 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,802 | 1,831 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 250 | 83 | 40 | 127 | 33.2% |
| As White | 124 | 40 | 19 | 65 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 126 | 43 | 21 | 62 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arnaldo Leite Mesquita's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arnaldo Leite Mesquita's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 76 | 61.3% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 28 | 22.6% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 10 | 8.1% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 4.8% | 58.3% |
| b4 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 61% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Mesquita usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Mesquita usually continues c4 (36.8% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Mesquita usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Mesquita usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Mesquita usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Mesquita usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 51.9% | 53.7% |
| e5 | 9 | 17.3% | 27.8% |
| d6 | 7 | 13.5% | 14.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.6% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 100.0% | 48.1% |
Arnaldo Leite Mesquita's chess games
All 250 games by Arnaldo Leite Mesquita in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - Aug 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: 83 wins, 40 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 39 | 12/8/19 | 30.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 26 | 12/3/11 | 46.2% |
| A38 | English Opening | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Hilton Carlos da Si Rios Filho | 2,176 | 1st Rio de Janeiro Padua Memorial | E16 |
| Sep 2018 | Rodrigo Medeiros Zacarias | 2,109 | ch-Rio de Janeiro Estadual | C42 |
| Oct 2016 | Luiz Antonio Bardaro Manzi | 2,051 | 1st Rio de Janeiro Padua Memorial | A38 |
| Apr 2024 | Clara Dias | 2,018 | 3rd Rio de Janeiro Open | A35 |
| Jun 2016 | Ronaldo Rabelo Sampaio | 2,009 | Rio de Janeiro Salamon Memorial | E76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA Amateur U1800 | 2019 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,569 |
| Juiz de Fora Open | 2015 | 12 | 6 | 1,829 |
| 15th American Continental | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,806 |
| ch-Rio de Janeiro Estadual | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,941 |
| 4th Rio de Janeiro Duchamp Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,922 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,572 |
| 3rd Rio de Janeiro Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,956 |
| ch-Pan American Amateur | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,737 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnaldo Leite Mesquita's chess games?
250 games by Arnaldo Leite Mesquita, from Feb 2015 to Aug 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 Arnaldo Leite Mesquita has played.
What does Arnaldo Leite Mesquita play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Arnaldo Leite Mesquita opens with 1.Nf3 (61% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnaldo Leite Mesquita answers 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Arnaldo Leite Mesquita play as White?
As White, Arnaldo Leite Mesquita's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (39 games, 30.8% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnaldo Leite Mesquita play as Black?
As Black, Arnaldo Leite Mesquita most often plays: Alekhine Defense (26 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Arnaldo Leite Mesquita's FIDE rating?
Arnaldo Leite Mesquita is currently rated 1,748 in classical chess, 1,748 in rapid and 1,802 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,829 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Arnaldo Leite Mesquita played?
Our database contains 250 games by Arnaldo Leite Mesquita, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 40 draws, 127 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnaldo Leite Mesquita?
250 games by Arnaldo Leite Mesquita 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.