Prepare against Leonardo Emerim Santos
Brazil · World #31,705 classical · FIDE ID 44767820
When preparing against Leonardo Emerim Santos, expect 1.c4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 35 games by Leonardo Emerim Santos, covering Jan 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Leonardo Emerim Santos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonardo Emerim Santos 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 | 1,976 | 1,976 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,897 | 1,897 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 1,885 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 31.4% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonardo Emerim Santos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonardo Emerim Santos's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 8 | 47.1% | 31.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 29.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 23.5% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 47% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Santos usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Santos usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Santos usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Leonardo Emerim Santos's chess games
All 35 games by Leonardo Emerim Santos in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2024 - 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Josias Ezequiel Ortiz Bareiro | 1,655 | Brazil Chess - Floripa | E62 |
| Dec 2025 | Mauro Sergio Garcia Junior | 1,619 | 91st ch-BRA | B22 |
| Sep 2024 | Eduarda Neuenfeld | 1,584 | Blumenau U2400 Open | D02 |
| Aug 2024 | Brayan Bernardo | 1,572 | Blumenau U2400 Open | E02 |
| Jan 2025 | Silvia Cristina Makowski | 1,428 | 11th Floripa Open | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,886 |
| 11th Floripa Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,759 |
| 91st ch-BRA | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,889 |
| Blumenau U2400 Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,647 |
| Curitiba Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,963 |
| X SESC Caioba Open | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,038 |
| X TORNEIO INTERNACIONAL DE XADREZ SESC CAIOBÁ - STANDARD | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,996 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonardo Emerim Santos's chess games?
35 games by Leonardo Emerim Santos, from Jan 2024 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 Emerim Santos has played.
What does Leonardo Emerim Santos play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Leonardo Emerim Santos opens with 1.c4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonardo Emerim Santos answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Leonardo Emerim Santos play as White?
As White, Leonardo Emerim Santos's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonardo Emerim Santos play as Black?
As Black, Leonardo Emerim Santos most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Leonardo Emerim Santos's FIDE rating?
Leonardo Emerim Santos is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 1,897 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Leonardo Emerim Santos played?
Our database contains 35 games by Leonardo Emerim Santos, covering Jan 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonardo Emerim Santos?
35 games by Leonardo Emerim Santos 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.