Prepare against Leonardo Costa
GM · DEU · World #286 classical · FIDE ID 16213955
When preparing against Leonardo Costa, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 805 games by Leonardo Costa, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Leonardo Costa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonardo Costa 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 | 2,555 | 2,556 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,310 | 2,310 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,414 | 2,415 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 805 | 342 | 249 | 214 | 42.5% |
| As White | 402 | 178 | 137 | 87 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 403 | 164 | 112 | 127 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonardo Costa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonardo Costa's side.
First moves as White (402 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 385 | 95.8% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 12 | 3.0% | 79.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.0% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Costa usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Costa usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Costa usually continues d4 (63.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 79.2% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Costa usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Costa usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Costa usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 133 | 65.5% | 51.5% |
| c6 | 35 | 17.2% | 51.4% |
| c5 | 25 | 12.3% | 64.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.5% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 78 | 57.4% | 63.5% |
| d5 | 55 | 40.4% | 54.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Leonardo Costa's chess games
All 805 games by Leonardo Costa in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 342 wins, 249 draws, 214 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 52 | 15/13/24 | 28.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 51 | 23/17/11 | 45.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 32 | 16/12/4 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 23 | 9/11/3 | 39.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 11/5/2 | 61.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 36 | 13/18/5 | 36.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 25 | 8/6/11 | 32.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 24 | 10/6/8 | 41.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 23 | 7/6/10 | 30.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,672 | Weissenhaus Young Masters | D02 |
| Feb 2023 | Alexei Shirov | 2,662 | Bundesliga 2022-23 | C66 |
| Feb 2026 | Jonas Buhl Bjerre | 2,651 | Bundesliga 2025-26 | C78 |
| Jul 2026 | Wagner,De | 2,589 | 97th DEM 2026 | D30 |
| Jul 2026 | Engel,Luis | 2,588 | 97th DEM 2026 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2018 | 22 | 15.5 | 1,667 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2021 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,215 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2021 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,176 |
| chT-EU U12 | 2019 | 15 | 6 | 1,801 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2016 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,379 |
| Bundesliga 2025-26 | 2026 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,615 |
| Bundesliga 2022-23 | 2023 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,380 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 9 | 1,843 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonardo Costa's chess games?
805 games by Leonardo Costa, from Dec 2015 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 Leonardo Costa has played.
What does Leonardo Costa play on the first move as White?
Across 402 games with White in our database, Leonardo Costa opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonardo Costa answers 1...e5 (66% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games).
What openings does Leonardo Costa play as White?
As White, Leonardo Costa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (52 games, 28.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (51 games, 45.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (32 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 402 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonardo Costa play as Black?
As Black, Leonardo Costa most often plays: Indian Defense (36 games, 36.1% win rate); English Opening (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 403 games.
What is Leonardo Costa's FIDE rating?
Leonardo Costa is currently rated 2,555 in classical chess, 2,310 in rapid and 2,414 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,556 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Leonardo Costa played?
Our database contains 805 games by Leonardo Costa, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 342 wins, 249 draws, 214 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonardo Costa?
805 games by Leonardo Costa 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.