Prepare against Leonardo Vaz Lacuesta
URY · World #18,685 classical · FIDE ID 3001776
Our database contains 293 games by Leonardo Vaz Lacuesta, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Leonardo Vaz Lacuesta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonardo Vaz Lacuesta 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 | 2,069 | 2,173 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,155 | 2,173 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,060 | 2,064 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 293 | 146 | 55 | 92 | 49.8% |
| As White | 153 | 84 | 27 | 42 | 54.9% |
| As Black | 140 | 62 | 28 | 50 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonardo Vaz Lacuesta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonardo Vaz Lacuesta's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 132 | 86.3% | 65.5% |
| d4 | 21 | 13.7% | 52.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 65.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Lacuesta usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Lacuesta usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Lacuesta usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Lacuesta usually continues Bf4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Lacuesta usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Lacuesta usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 54 | 87.1% | 65.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 43.6% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 19 | 34.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 10.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.3% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
Leonardo Vaz Lacuesta's chess games
All 293 games by Leonardo Vaz Lacuesta in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - Aug 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: 146 wins, 55 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| A48 | London System | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 25 | 9/6/10 | 36.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 12/1/3 | 75.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| D30 | Catalan | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Luis Ernesto Rodi | 2,348 | ch-URU 92nd | C54 |
| Apr 2022 | Claudio Coppola | 2,299 | ch-URU 92nd | B00 |
| Jun 2008 | Sergio Joshafatt Morales Garcia | 2,265 | 19th ch-Pan American U18 | B85 |
| Feb 2016 | Rafael Muniz | 2,260 | Montevideo Trebejos Open 02 | B86 |
| Jul 2017 | Gabriel Kimelman | 2,252 | chTA-URU | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU sf | 2022 | 47 | 28.5 | 2,032 |
| ch-URU 92nd | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 2,175 |
| 10th Montevideo Trebejos Open | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,953 |
| ch-South American U20 3rd | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,121 |
| ch-URU prel-A | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,050 |
| 1st Montevideo ACJ | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,090 |
| chTA-URU | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,246 |
| Latin Cup | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,060 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonardo Vaz Lacuesta's chess games?
293 games by Leonardo Vaz Lacuesta, from Apr 2008 to Aug 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 Vaz Lacuesta has played.
What does Leonardo Vaz Lacuesta play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Leonardo Vaz Lacuesta opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonardo Vaz Lacuesta answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Leonardo Vaz Lacuesta play as White?
As White, Leonardo Vaz Lacuesta's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); London System (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonardo Vaz Lacuesta play as Black?
As Black, Leonardo Vaz Lacuesta most often plays: Indian Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Leonardo Vaz Lacuesta's FIDE rating?
Leonardo Vaz Lacuesta is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess, 2,155 in rapid and 2,060 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Leonardo Vaz Lacuesta played?
Our database contains 293 games by Leonardo Vaz Lacuesta, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 146 wins, 55 draws, 92 losses (49.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonardo Vaz Lacuesta?
293 games by Leonardo Vaz Lacuesta 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.