Prepare against Gianmarco Leiva
IM · Peru · World #3,419 classical · FIDE ID 3804399
Our database contains 1,178 games by Gianmarco Leiva, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 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 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,347 | 2,391 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,178 | 639 | 82 | 457 | 54.2% |
| As White | 577 | 335 | 45 | 197 | 58.1% |
| As Black | 601 | 304 | 37 | 260 | 50.6% |
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 (577 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 481 | 83.4% | 66.0% |
| d4 | 73 | 12.7% | 39.7% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 2.4% | 32.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.7% | 37.5% |
| a4 | 3 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 66.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Leiva usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Leiva usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Leiva usually continues d4 (67.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 39.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Leiva usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Leiva usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Leiva usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (257 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 246 | 95.7% | 57.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 1.9% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 122 | 61.6% | 49.2% |
| d5 | 72 | 36.4% | 48.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| h6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Gianmarco Leiva's chess games
All 1,178 games by Gianmarco Leiva in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Aug 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: 639 wins, 82 draws, 457 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 81 | 52/6/23 | 64.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 45 | 28/3/14 | 62.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 36 | 18/6/12 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 30 | 20/1/9 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 20/1/5 | 76.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 24 | 11/3/10 | 45.8% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 23 | 11/2/10 | 47.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 12/2/3 | 70.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 97 | 58/6/33 | 59.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 43 | 24/1/18 | 55.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 38 | 20/1/17 | 52.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 37 | 14/3/20 | 37.8% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 35 | 20/2/13 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 31 | 17/1/13 | 54.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 31 | 19/2/10 | 61.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 27 | 12/1/14 | 44.4% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22 | 7/3/12 | 31.8% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 22 | 9/0/13 | 40.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Wesley So | 2,753 | Titled Tue | A48 |
| Jul 2026 | Duda,J | 2,743 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | — |
| Jan 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,723 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A00 |
| Jul 2026 | Tabatabaei,M | 2,722 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | E32 |
| Jun 2026 | Sevian,Samuel | 2,696 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 537 | 302.5 | 2,363 |
| 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 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,530 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,467 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,400 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,616 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Renato Terry (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gianmarco Leiva's chess games?
1,178 games by Gianmarco Leiva, from Oct 2007 to Aug 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 577 games with White in our database, Gianmarco Leiva opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gianmarco Leiva answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (36% 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: Sicilian (81 games, 64.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (45 games, 62.2% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (36 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 577 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 (97 games, 59.8% win rate); Sicilian (43 games, 55.8% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (38 games, 52.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 601 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 1,178 games by Gianmarco Leiva, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 639 wins, 82 draws, 457 losses (54.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gianmarco Leiva?
1,178 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.