Prepare against Gianmarco Leiva
IM · Peru · World #3,438 classical · FIDE ID 3804399
When preparing against Gianmarco Leiva, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 29.5% over 88 games.
Our database contains 3,938 games by Gianmarco Leiva, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gianmarco Leiva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gianmarco Leiva 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 | 2,322 | 2,449 | Jun 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,420 | 2,420 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,347 | 2,391 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,938 | 2,041 | 401 | 1,496 | 51.8% |
| As White | 1,968 | 1,076 | 203 | 689 | 54.7% |
| As Black | 1,970 | 965 | 198 | 807 | 49.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gianmarco Leiva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gianmarco Leiva's side.
First moves as White (1,968 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,096 | 55.7% | 63.0% |
| d4 | 636 | 32.3% | 52.0% |
| Nf3 | 182 | 9.2% | 63.2% |
| c4 | 26 | 1.3% | 69.2% |
| b3 | 8 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 5 | 0.3% | 90.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Leiva usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Leiva usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Leiva usually continues d4 (68.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Leiva usually continues Nf3 (50.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Leiva usually continues c4 (48.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Leiva usually continues Nf3 (35.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (914 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 678 | 74.2% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 183 | 20.0% | 49.7% |
| g6 | 28 | 3.1% | 48.2% |
| e5 | 15 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 136 | 63.8% | 49.3% |
| d5 | 72 | 33.8% | 48.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| h6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Gianmarco Leiva's chess games
All 3,938 games by Gianmarco Leiva in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Sep 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: 2,041 wins, 401 draws, 1,496 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 167 | 75/28/64 | 44.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 160 | 98/9/53 | 61.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 123 | 62/11/50 | 50.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 114 | 60/18/36 | 52.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 82 | 49/5/28 | 59.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 67 | 29/4/34 | 43.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 59 | 38/4/17 | 64.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 58 | 32/10/16 | 55.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 58 | 25/7/26 | 43.1% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 57 | 28/7/22 | 49.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 313 | 172/29/112 | 55.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 154 | 75/16/63 | 48.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 115 | 52/10/53 | 45.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 100 | 53/6/41 | 53.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 96 | 46/6/44 | 47.9% |
| E09 | Catalan | 93 | 45/12/36 | 48.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 88 | 26/16/46 | 29.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 63 | 30/3/30 | 47.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 57 | 26/10/21 | 45.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 55 | 28/4/23 | 50.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,778 | Titled Tue Late | A15 |
| Feb 2026 | Wesley So | 2,753 | Titled Tue | A48 |
| Jul 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,743 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | — |
| Jan 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,723 | Titled Tue | B90 |
| Jul 2026 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,722 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,290 | 1,262.5 | 2,374 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 176 | 102 | 2,416 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 153 | 95 | 2,469 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 69 | 38.5 | 2,347 |
| ch-PER | 2024 | 35 | 25.5 | 2,380 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2014 | 27 | 20 | 2,387 |
| PNWCC Bullet (1+1) Open | 2020 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,498 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 21 | 7.5 | 2,372 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Renato Terry (14 games) · Matthias Bluebaum (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gianmarco Leiva's chess games?
3,938 games by Gianmarco Leiva, from Oct 2007 to Sep 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 Gianmarco Leiva has played.
What does Gianmarco Leiva play on the first move as White?
Across 1,968 games with White in our database, Gianmarco Leiva opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gianmarco Leiva answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Gianmarco Leiva play as White?
As White, Gianmarco Leiva's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (167 games, 44.9% win rate); Sicilian (160 games, 61.3% win rate); Catalan (123 games, 50.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,968 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gianmarco Leiva play as Black?
As Black, Gianmarco Leiva most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (313 games, 55.0% win rate); Indian Defense (154 games, 48.7% win rate); Sicilian (115 games, 45.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,970 games.
What is Gianmarco Leiva's FIDE rating?
Gianmarco Leiva is currently rated 2,322 in classical chess, 2,420 in rapid and 2,347 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,449 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Gianmarco Leiva played?
Our database contains 3,938 games by Gianmarco Leiva, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 2,041 wins, 401 draws, 1,496 losses (51.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gianmarco Leiva?
3,938 games by Gianmarco Leiva 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.