Prepare against Leonardo Rafael Estevez Polanco
FM · Dominican Republic · World #15,067 classical · FIDE ID 6402798
When preparing against Leonardo Rafael Estevez Polanco, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 35.9% over 39 games.
Our database contains 214 games by Leonardo Rafael Estevez Polanco, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leonardo Rafael Estevez Polanco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonardo Rafael Estevez Polanco 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 | 2,105 | 2,194 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,097 | 2,122 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,025 | 2,208 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 214 | 62 | 32 | 120 | 29.0% |
| As White | 103 | 38 | 14 | 51 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 111 | 24 | 18 | 69 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonardo Rafael Estevez Polanco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonardo Rafael Estevez Polanco's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 98 | 95.1% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Polanco usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Polanco usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Polanco usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Polanco usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Polanco usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 77.4% | 40.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 88.6% | 29.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Leonardo Rafael Estevez Polanco's chess games
All 214 games by Leonardo Rafael Estevez Polanco in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 62 wins, 32 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 39 | 14/3/22 | 35.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 10 | 0/0/10 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A45 | London System | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Rafael A Vaganian | 2,449 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| May 2015 | Jose Lisandro Munoz Santana | 2,439 | ch-DOM | B41 |
| Sep 2023 | Matthew Herman | 2,383 | Titled Tue Early | C88 |
| Sep 2024 | Marcelo Playa | 2,376 | Titled Tue Late | C44 |
| Dec 2024 | Ca Gallegos | 2,374 | Titled Tue Early | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 168 | 53.5 | 2,076 |
| ch-DOM | 2018 | 29 | 17.5 | 2,205 |
| 2nd Santo Domingo AES Cup | 2012 | 8 | 2 | 1,995 |
| chT-DOM | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,244 |
| Bayamon Open | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,974 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonardo Rafael Estevez Polanco's chess games?
214 games by Leonardo Rafael Estevez Polanco, from Sep 2009 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 Rafael Estevez Polanco has played.
What does Leonardo Rafael Estevez Polanco play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Leonardo Rafael Estevez Polanco opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonardo Rafael Estevez Polanco answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Leonardo Rafael Estevez Polanco play as White?
As White, Leonardo Rafael Estevez Polanco's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 35.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonardo Rafael Estevez Polanco play as Black?
As Black, Leonardo Rafael Estevez Polanco most often plays: Budapest Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); King's Pawn Game (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Leonardo Rafael Estevez Polanco's FIDE rating?
Leonardo Rafael Estevez Polanco is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess, 2,097 in rapid and 2,025 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Leonardo Rafael Estevez Polanco played?
Our database contains 214 games by Leonardo Rafael Estevez Polanco, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 32 draws, 120 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonardo Rafael Estevez Polanco?
214 games by Leonardo Rafael Estevez Polanco 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.