Prepare against Leonardo Gadelha Da Paz
CM · Brazil · World #38,974 classical · FIDE ID 2109743
When preparing against Leonardo Gadelha Da Paz, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 324 games by Leonardo Gadelha Da Paz, covering Sep 2011 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Leonardo Gadelha Da Paz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonardo Gadelha Da Paz 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 | 1,941 | 2,048 | Nov 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,994 | 2,010 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 324 | 130 | 61 | 133 | 40.1% |
| As White | 167 | 69 | 35 | 63 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 157 | 61 | 26 | 70 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonardo Gadelha Da Paz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonardo Gadelha Da Paz's side.
First moves as White (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 58.1% | 49.5% |
| d4 | 54 | 32.3% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 7.8% | 57.7% |
| g4 | 3 | 1.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 49.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Paz usually continues Nf3 (41.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Paz usually continues Nf3 (71.1% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Paz usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Paz usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Paz usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Paz usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 40.5% | 66.2% |
| e5 | 29 | 34.5% | 34.5% |
| c6 | 15 | 17.9% | 30.0% |
| a6 | 3 | 3.6% | 83.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 57.8% | 40.4% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 26.7% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 8.9% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Leonardo Gadelha Da Paz's chess games
All 324 games by Leonardo Gadelha Da Paz in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Nov 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: 130 wins, 61 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 21 | 13/3/5 | 61.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| C07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Everaldo Matsuura | 2,486 | ch-Manaus Amazonas | D31 |
| Jul 2021 | Kirill Kuderinov | 2,409 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Jul 2021 | Rustam Kaiyrbekov | 2,338 | Titled Tue | B33 |
| Jul 2021 | Alexander Devaev | 2,325 | Titled Tue | B00 |
| Oct 2024 | Stanislav Tsyhanchuk | 2,273 | Titled Tue Early | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 95 | 19 | 1,965 |
| ch-Amazonas | 2018 | 17 | 10 | 1,941 |
| ch-Manaus Amazonas | 2017 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,067 |
| BRA TR Norte | 2001 | 13 | 7 | – |
| Manaus Amazonas Cup | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,025 |
| 2nd Manaus Serious | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,044 |
| Manaus zt 2.4 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,022 |
| 1st Manaus FAX | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,098 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonardo Gadelha Da Paz's chess games?
324 games by Leonardo Gadelha Da Paz, from Sep 2011 to Nov 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 Gadelha Da Paz has played.
What does Leonardo Gadelha Da Paz play on the first move as White?
Across 167 games with White in our database, Leonardo Gadelha Da Paz opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonardo Gadelha Da Paz answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Leonardo Gadelha Da Paz play as White?
As White, Leonardo Gadelha Da Paz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 167 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonardo Gadelha Da Paz play as Black?
As Black, Leonardo Gadelha Da Paz most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 61.9% win rate); Petrov's Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Leonardo Gadelha Da Paz's FIDE rating?
Leonardo Gadelha Da Paz is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess, 1,994 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Leonardo Gadelha Da Paz played?
Our database contains 324 games by Leonardo Gadelha Da Paz, covering Sep 2011 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 61 draws, 133 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonardo Gadelha Da Paz?
324 games by Leonardo Gadelha Da Paz 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.