Prepare against Joao Leonardo
FM · PRT · World #10,554 classical · FIDE ID 1900234
Our database contains 454 games by Joao Leonardo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joao Leonardo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joao Leonardo 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 | 2,161 | 2,305 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,236 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,107 | 2,246 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 454 | 172 | 143 | 139 | 37.9% |
| As White | 230 | 93 | 80 | 57 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 224 | 79 | 63 | 82 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joao Leonardo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joao Leonardo's side.
First moves as White (230 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 180 | 78.3% | 56.9% |
| d3 | 36 | 15.7% | 59.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.6% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Leonardo usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Leonardo usually continues Nf3 (53.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Leonardo usually continues d4 (81.8% score)
- 1.d3 — 16% of White games, 59.7% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Leonardo usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Leonardo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Leonardo usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 48 | 41.4% | 53.1% |
| d6 | 31 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 29 | 25.0% | 58.6% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 2.6% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 62 | 81.6% | 43.5% |
| g6 | 8 | 10.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 5.3% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Joao Leonardo's chess games
All 454 games by Joao Leonardo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 172 wins, 143 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 54 | 19/20/15 | 35.2% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 34 | 15/11/8 | 44.1% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 4/9/4 | 23.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 57 | 24/11/22 | 42.1% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 54 | 15/18/21 | 27.8% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 26 | 9/9/8 | 34.6% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| A21 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Antonio ETG Fernandes | 2,460 | ch-POR | B06 |
| Dec 1999 | Ismael Teran Alvarez | 2,419 | 7th Young Masters | B06 |
| Jan 2003 | Carlos Pereira dos Santos | 2,414 | chT-POR 1 | A42 |
| Jan 1999 | Antonio Frois | 2,401 | chT-POR | B31 |
| Oct 1997 | Pablo Glavina | 2,395 | Loures | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR | 2019 | 90 | 45 | 2,289 |
| chT-POR | 2002 | 50 | 30 | 2,333 |
| Lisbon Masters | 2007 | 27 | 13 | 2,331 |
| Portuguese Masters | 2000 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,290 |
| 7th Young Masters | 1999 | 11 | 8 | 2,459 |
| Loures | 1997 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,228 |
| ch-POR 46th | 1990 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,158 |
| 8th Young Masters | 2000 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,420 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Luis Galego (24 games) · Rui Damaso (21 games) · Fernando Ribeiro (16 games) · Antonio Frois (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joao Leonardo's chess games?
454 games by Joao Leonardo, from Apr 2003 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 Joao Leonardo has played.
What does Joao Leonardo play on the first move as White?
Across 230 games with White in our database, Joao Leonardo opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d3 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joao Leonardo answers 1...g6 (41% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (82% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Joao Leonardo play as White?
As White, Joao Leonardo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (54 games, 35.2% win rate); Mieses Opening (34 games, 44.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (21 games, 38.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 230 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joao Leonardo play as Black?
As Black, Joao Leonardo most often plays: Modern Defense (57 games, 42.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (54 games, 27.8% win rate); Rat Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 224 games.
What is Joao Leonardo's FIDE rating?
Joao Leonardo is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid and 2,107 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Joao Leonardo played?
Our database contains 454 games by Joao Leonardo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 172 wins, 143 draws, 139 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joao Leonardo?
454 games by Joao Leonardo 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.