Prepare against Leonardo Nascimento Castro
Brazil · World #185,645 classical · FIDE ID 2190095
When preparing against Leonardo Nascimento Castro, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 82 games by Leonardo Nascimento Castro, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leonardo Nascimento Castro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonardo Nascimento Castro 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 | 1,825 | 1,829 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,813 | – | – |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 24 | 24 | 34 | 29.3% |
| As White | 42 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 40 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonardo Nascimento Castro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonardo Nascimento Castro's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 66.7% | 41.1% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 31.0% | 42.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 41.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Castro usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Castro usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Castro usually continues d5 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Castro usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Castro usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Castro usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 92.0% | 52.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
Leonardo Nascimento Castro's chess games
All 82 games by Leonardo Nascimento Castro in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - Jul 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: 24 wins, 24 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Maisa Nejanky | 1,948 | 8th Florianopolis Open | A33 |
| May 2018 | Robson Luiz De Souza | 1,931 | ch-BRA Amateur U2000 | A40 |
| Jun 2018 | Eduardo Lisboa Torres | 1,921 | ch-BRA Amateur U2000 | A52 |
| Jan 2018 | Thales Oliveira Pereira | 1,897 | 4th Florianopolis Open | D41 |
| Jan 2018 | Cassio Roberto Sopko | 1,893 | Brasilia Terraviva Open | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA Amateur U1600 | 2017 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,583 |
| ch-BRA Amateur | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,755 |
| 8th Florianopolis Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,788 |
| Brasilia Terraviva Open | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,780 |
| 4th Florianopolis Open | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,659 |
| 2nd Florianopolis Open | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,812 |
| ch-BRA Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,863 |
| Brasilia Inconfidencia Cup | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,750 |
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Where can I find Leonardo Nascimento Castro's chess games?
82 games by Leonardo Nascimento Castro, from Apr 2015 to Jul 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 Nascimento Castro has played.
What does Leonardo Nascimento Castro play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Leonardo Nascimento Castro opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonardo Nascimento Castro answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Leonardo Nascimento Castro play as White?
As White, Leonardo Nascimento Castro's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonardo Nascimento Castro play as Black?
As Black, Leonardo Nascimento Castro most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Leonardo Nascimento Castro's FIDE rating?
Leonardo Nascimento Castro is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess and 1,813 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,829 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Leonardo Nascimento Castro played?
Our database contains 82 games by Leonardo Nascimento Castro, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 24 draws, 34 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonardo Nascimento Castro?
82 games by Leonardo Nascimento Castro 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.