Prepare against Leonardo Espinha Alonso
Brazil · World #14,123 classical · FIDE ID 22782818
When preparing against Leonardo Espinha Alonso, expect 1.Nf3 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 37.5% over 24 games.
Our database contains 466 games by Leonardo Espinha Alonso, covering Feb 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Leonardo Espinha Alonso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonardo Espinha Alonso 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 | 2,116 | 2,116 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,097 | 2,097 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,095 | 2,095 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 466 | 203 | 36 | 227 | 43.6% |
| As White | 233 | 107 | 17 | 109 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 233 | 96 | 19 | 118 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonardo Espinha Alonso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonardo Espinha Alonso's side.
First moves as White (233 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 118 | 50.6% | 43.6% |
| d4 | 59 | 25.3% | 50.8% |
| c4 | 27 | 11.6% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 14 | 6.0% | 60.7% |
| g3 | 11 | 4.7% | 36.4% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.7% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 51% of White games, 43.6% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Alonso usually continues g3 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Alonso usually continues g3 (36.1% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Alonso usually continues g3 (40.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Alonso usually continues c4 (58.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Alonso usually continues c4 (32.1% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Alonso usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 114 | 94.2% | 50.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 4.1% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 53.7% | 36.2% |
| d5 | 20 | 37.0% | 42.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Leonardo Espinha Alonso's chess games
All 466 games by Leonardo Espinha Alonso in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2021 - Sep 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: 203 wins, 36 draws, 227 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 56 | 25/0/31 | 44.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 23 | 11/3/9 | 47.8% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 21 | 12/3/6 | 57.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 44 | 24/5/15 | 54.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/3/12 | 37.5% |
| A38 | English Opening | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Frederik Svane | 2,655 | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 | A04 |
| Aug 2026 | Sam Shankland | 2,653 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | B72 |
| Jan 2026 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,555 | Titled Tue | A13 |
| Aug 2026 | Stelios Halkias | 2,497 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | B90 |
| Jan 2026 | Praveen Balakrishnan | 2,488 | Titled Tue | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 370 | 178.5 | 2,233 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 33 | 12.5 | 2,131 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 10 | 2,233 |
| 91st ch-BRA | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,134 |
| ch-Pan American U2000 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,831 |
| Florianopolis Open B 04 | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,322 |
| ch-Catarinense | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,832 |
| Curitiba Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,069 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonardo Espinha Alonso's chess games?
466 games by Leonardo Espinha Alonso, from Feb 2021 to Sep 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 Espinha Alonso has played.
What does Leonardo Espinha Alonso play on the first move as White?
Across 233 games with White in our database, Leonardo Espinha Alonso opens with 1.Nf3 (51% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonardo Espinha Alonso answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Leonardo Espinha Alonso play as White?
As White, Leonardo Espinha Alonso's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (56 games, 44.6% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 47.8% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (21 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 233 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonardo Espinha Alonso play as Black?
As Black, Leonardo Espinha Alonso most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (44 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 233 games.
What is Leonardo Espinha Alonso's FIDE rating?
Leonardo Espinha Alonso is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess, 2,097 in rapid and 2,095 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Leonardo Espinha Alonso played?
Our database contains 466 games by Leonardo Espinha Alonso, covering Feb 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 203 wins, 36 draws, 227 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonardo Espinha Alonso?
466 games by Leonardo Espinha Alonso 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.