Prepare against Gian Carlo Arvelo Leo
FM · Dominican Republic · World #10,647 classical · FIDE ID 6402720
When preparing against Gian Carlo Arvelo Leo, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 278 games by Gian Carlo Arvelo Leo, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gian Carlo Arvelo Leo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gian Carlo Arvelo Leo 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 | 2,160 | 2,242 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,135 | 2,135 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,171 | 2,220 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 278 | 116 | 58 | 104 | 41.7% |
| As White | 144 | 64 | 27 | 53 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 134 | 52 | 31 | 51 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gian Carlo Arvelo Leo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gian Carlo Arvelo Leo's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 47.2% | 55.9% |
| Nf3 | 50 | 34.7% | 46.0% |
| c4 | 18 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 8 | 5.6% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Leo usually continues c4 (44.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Leo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Leo usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Leo usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Leo usually continues g3 (39.3% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Leo usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 83.3% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 84.6% | 48.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.8% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Gian Carlo Arvelo Leo's chess games
All 278 games by Gian Carlo Arvelo Leo in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 116 wins, 58 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| A14 | English Opening | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D79 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Jose Gabriel Cardoso Cardoso | 2,484 | 24th chT-Caribbean | D11 |
| May 2017 | Jose Lisandro Munoz Santana | 2,433 | ch-DOM | E91 |
| Jul 2023 | Sergio Duran Vega | 2,381 | 24th chT-Caribbean Rapid | E60 |
| Oct 2017 | Carlos Paul Abreu Jean | 2,281 | Santo Domingo Guzman Cup | A48 |
| May 2019 | Yoel Estarling Polanco Nunez | 2,277 | ch-DOM | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DOM | 2023 | 71 | 39 | 2,118 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 27 | 5.5 | 1,963 |
| 24th chT-Caribbean Rapid | 2023 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,216 |
| 24th chT-Caribbean | 2023 | 14 | 5 | 2,038 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,151 |
| 16th American Continental | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,014 |
| ch-Central America 24th | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,055 |
| 2nd Santo Domingo AES Cup | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gian Carlo Arvelo Leo's chess games?
278 games by Gian Carlo Arvelo Leo, from Oct 2008 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 Gian Carlo Arvelo Leo has played.
What does Gian Carlo Arvelo Leo play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Gian Carlo Arvelo Leo opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gian Carlo Arvelo Leo answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Gian Carlo Arvelo Leo play as White?
As White, Gian Carlo Arvelo Leo's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (17 games, 47.1% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gian Carlo Arvelo Leo play as Black?
As Black, Gian Carlo Arvelo Leo most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Gian Carlo Arvelo Leo's FIDE rating?
Gian Carlo Arvelo Leo is currently rated 2,160 in classical chess, 2,135 in rapid and 2,171 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Gian Carlo Arvelo Leo played?
Our database contains 278 games by Gian Carlo Arvelo Leo, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 58 draws, 104 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gian Carlo Arvelo Leo?
278 games by Gian Carlo Arvelo Leo 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.