Prepare against Francisco Adilio Lessa
Brazil · World #79,651 classical · FIDE ID 22760768
When preparing against Francisco Adilio Lessa, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 53 games by Francisco Adilio Lessa, covering Jun 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Adilio Lessa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Adilio Lessa 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 | 1,791 | 1,793 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,779 | 1,779 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,772 | 1,772 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 18 | 11 | 24 | 34.0% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Adilio Lessa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Adilio Lessa's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 42.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Lessa usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Lessa usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Lessa usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Francisco Adilio Lessa's chess games
All 53 games by Francisco Adilio Lessa in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - 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: 18 wins, 11 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A34 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Athauan Pereira Machado | 1,800 | Criciuma Open B | B14 |
| Jan 2024 | Thiago Godinho Santos | 1,800 | Criciuma Open B | A49 |
| Jul 2023 | Eike Leons Lima Luzzi | 1,800 | 2nd Joacaba Open | B51 |
| Jan 2024 | Eduardo Da Silva Candido | 1,792 | Criciuma Open B | B76 |
| Jul 2023 | Gabriel Sebastiao Pereira | 1,773 | 2nd Joacaba Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U16 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 1,746 |
| 5th Concordia Open | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,248 |
| Criciuma Open B | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,798 |
| 8th Florianopolis Open | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,550 |
| Florianopolis Open B | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,796 |
| 2nd Joacaba Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,834 |
| Chapeco Open | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Adilio Lessa's chess games?
53 games by Francisco Adilio Lessa, from Jun 2019 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 Francisco Adilio Lessa has played.
What does Francisco Adilio Lessa play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Francisco Adilio Lessa opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Adilio Lessa answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Francisco Adilio Lessa play as White?
As White, Francisco Adilio Lessa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Adilio Lessa play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Adilio Lessa most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Francisco Adilio Lessa's FIDE rating?
Francisco Adilio Lessa is currently rated 1,791 in classical chess, 1,779 in rapid and 1,772 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,793 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Francisco Adilio Lessa played?
Our database contains 53 games by Francisco Adilio Lessa, covering Jun 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 11 draws, 24 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Adilio Lessa?
53 games by Francisco Adilio Lessa 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.