Prepare against Leao,Marcos Jose
Brazil · World #44,878 classical · FIDE ID 2138662
When preparing against Leao,Marcos Jose, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 49 games by Leao,Marcos Jose, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leao,Marcos Jose's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leao,Marcos Jose 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 | 1,914 | 1,953 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 1,935 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,873 | 1,897 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 22 | 7 | 20 | 44.9% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 54.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leao,Marcos Jose's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leao,Marcos Jose's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 92.0% | 45.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 45.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Jose usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Jose usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Jose usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Jose usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 36.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Leao,Marcos Jose's chess games
All 49 games by Leao,Marcos Jose in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 22 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Rodrigo Chaves Da Silva | 2,212 | ch-Paraense | C11 |
| Mar 2016 | Werlles Milhomem De Sousa | 2,182 | Belem Regional Norte | B43 |
| Mar 2016 | Humberto Franca Vilela | 2,031 | Belem Regional Norte | B53 |
| Feb 2017 | Cleber Del Castillo Carvalho | 1,985 | Belem FEXPA Open 1st | B70 |
| Oct 2010 | Genaro Jose Melo De Amorim | 1,924 | ch-Paraense | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paraense | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,037 |
| 2nd Belem Velha Open | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,880 |
| Belem Regional Norte | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,040 |
| Belem FEXPA Open 1st | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,890 |
| Paraense zt | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,798 |
| Belem FEXPA U1900 1st | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,767 |
| Belem Leao Memorial | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,916 |
| 78th ch-BRA sf | 2011 | 4 | 1 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leao,Marcos Jose's chess games?
49 games by Leao,Marcos Jose, from Jan 2012 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 Leao,Marcos Jose has played.
What does Leao,Marcos Jose play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Leao,Marcos Jose opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leao,Marcos Jose answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Leao,Marcos Jose play as White?
As White, Leao,Marcos Jose's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leao,Marcos Jose play as Black?
As Black, Leao,Marcos Jose most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Leao,Marcos Jose's FIDE rating?
Leao,Marcos Jose is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid and 1,873 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Leao,Marcos Jose played?
Our database contains 49 games by Leao,Marcos Jose, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leao,Marcos Jose?
49 games by Leao,Marcos Jose 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.