Prepare against Celestino Leal Pereira
Brazil · World #54,471 classical · FIDE ID 2148382
When preparing against Celestino Leal Pereira, expect 1.c4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Celestino Leal Pereira, covering Nov 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Celestino Leal Pereira's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Celestino Leal Pereira 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 | 1,877 | 1,877 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,677 | 1,866 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,804 | 1,804 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 20 | 7 | 21 | 41.7% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 24 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Celestino Leal Pereira's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Celestino Leal Pereira's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 11 | 45.8% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 29.2% | 28.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 46% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Pereira usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Pereira usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Pereira usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 28.6% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Pereira usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Pereira usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Pereira usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 60.0% | 91.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Celestino Leal Pereira's chess games
All 48 games by Celestino Leal Pereira in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2022 - Nov 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: 20 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Jefferson Lopes | 1,810 | 2nd Manaus Open | E72 |
| Oct 2023 | William Julio Barbosa | 1,800 | 2nd Manaus Open | E01 |
| Oct 2023 | Manuel Augusto Pint Cardoso | 1,793 | 2nd Manaus Open | C18 |
| Oct 2023 | Guilherme Fernando A Pereira | 1,235 | 2nd Manaus Open | E16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRA TR Norte | 2001 | 20 | 11 | 2,184 |
| 2nd Manaus Open | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,832 |
| ch-BRA Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,061 |
| Sao Paulo Latin America Cup Open | 1991 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,260 |
| ch-Amazonas | 2001 | 2 | 1 | 2,121 |
| 3rd Manaus Open | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 2,032 |
| Manaus Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Celestino Leal Pereira's chess games?
48 games by Celestino Leal Pereira, from Nov 2022 to Nov 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 Celestino Leal Pereira has played.
What does Celestino Leal Pereira play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Celestino Leal Pereira opens with 1.c4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Celestino Leal Pereira answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Celestino Leal Pereira play as White?
As White, Celestino Leal Pereira's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Celestino Leal Pereira play as Black?
As Black, Celestino Leal Pereira most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Celestino Leal Pereira's FIDE rating?
Celestino Leal Pereira is currently rated 1,877 in classical chess, 1,677 in rapid and 1,804 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,877 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Celestino Leal Pereira played?
Our database contains 48 games by Celestino Leal Pereira, covering Nov 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Celestino Leal Pereira?
48 games by Celestino Leal Pereira 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.