Prepare against Leonardo Lopes Dos Santos
Brazil · World #12,371 classical · FIDE ID 44731531
When preparing against Leonardo Lopes Dos Santos, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 24.4% over 41 games.
Our database contains 450 games by Leonardo Lopes Dos Santos, covering May 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Leonardo Lopes Dos Santos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonardo Lopes Dos 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 | 2,138 | 2,188 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,921 | 1,976 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,907 | 2,041 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 450 | 124 | 31 | 295 | 27.6% |
| As White | 220 | 75 | 14 | 131 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 230 | 49 | 17 | 164 | 21.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonardo Lopes Dos Santos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonardo Lopes Dos Santos's side.
First moves as White (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 175 | 82.2% | 40.3% |
| d4 | 31 | 14.6% | 30.6% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.3% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 40.3% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (35.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 30.6% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 73 | 65.8% | 24.7% |
| c5 | 25 | 22.5% | 18.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 4.5% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 91.8% | 26.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Leonardo Lopes Dos Santos's chess games
All 450 games by Leonardo Lopes Dos Santos in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - 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: 124 wins, 31 draws, 295 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 41 | 10/4/27 | 24.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 26 | 9/4/13 | 34.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 15 | 5/0/10 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 14 | 1/1/12 | 7.1% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 1/0/10 | 9.1% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 0/1/9 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 0/0/9 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 0/1/8 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Anna Shukhman | 2,431 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B52 |
| Apr 2026 | Sunle Gong | 2,404 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | B06 |
| Jun 2026 | Jun Ying Tan | 2,404 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | A14 |
| Feb 2026 | Niklas Schmider | 2,400 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C42 |
| Jan 2026 | Roberto Junio Brito Molina | 2,396 | Titled Tue | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 101 | 32 | 2,037 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 89 | 20 | 1,982 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 64 | 22 | 2,060 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 20 | 3 | 1,851 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,162 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,254 |
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,611 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,214 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonardo Lopes Dos Santos's chess games?
450 games by Leonardo Lopes Dos Santos, from May 2023 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 Lopes Dos Santos has played.
What does Leonardo Lopes Dos Santos play on the first move as White?
Across 213 games with White in our database, Leonardo Lopes Dos Santos opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonardo Lopes Dos Santos answers 1...e5 (66% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Leonardo Lopes Dos Santos play as White?
As White, Leonardo Lopes Dos Santos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (41 games, 24.4% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Caro-Kann (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 220 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonardo Lopes Dos Santos play as Black?
As Black, Leonardo Lopes Dos Santos most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 230 games.
What is Leonardo Lopes Dos Santos's FIDE rating?
Leonardo Lopes Dos Santos is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess, 1,921 in rapid and 1,907 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Leonardo Lopes Dos Santos played?
Our database contains 450 games by Leonardo Lopes Dos Santos, covering May 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 31 draws, 295 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonardo Lopes Dos Santos?
450 games by Leonardo Lopes Dos 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.