Prepare against Leonardo Vieira Faria
Brazil · World #67,693 classical · FIDE ID 2147106
When preparing against Leonardo Vieira Faria, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (62%).
Our database contains 49 games by Leonardo Vieira Faria, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leonardo Vieira Faria's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonardo Vieira Faria 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 | 1,829 | 1,866 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 1,862 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,876 | 1,881 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 14 | 13 | 22 | 28.6% |
| As White | 25 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonardo Vieira Faria's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonardo Vieira Faria's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 38.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.0% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Faria usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Faria usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Faria usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 61.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 38.5% | 80.0% |
Leonardo Vieira Faria's chess games
All 49 games by Leonardo Vieira Faria in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 14 wins, 13 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Simao Poscidonio Dias | 2,080 | Sao Sebastiao do Paraiso Open | B92 |
| Oct 2012 | Igor Silva Mota Esteves | 1,929 | ch-Mineiro qual | B80 |
| Oct 2016 | Julio Eimard De Freitas | 1,887 | Sao Sebastiao do Paraiso Open | D03 |
| Oct 2012 | Luis Antonio Arruda Soares | 1,872 | ch-Mineiro qual | D35 |
| Nov 2014 | Victor Almeida Boghi | 1,744 | Pocos de Caldas Open | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocos de Caldas Open | 2017 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,785 |
| Sao Paulo Sudeste Open | 2011 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,727 |
| Belo Horizonte IRT 5th | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,905 |
| 2nd Guaira Open | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,730 |
| Belo Horizonte Mineiro Open | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,884 |
| Sao Sebastiao do Paraiso Open | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 2,043 |
| 2nd Altinopolis Open | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 1,488 |
| ch-Mineiro qual | 2012 | 3 | 2 | 2,118 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonardo Vieira Faria's chess games?
49 games by Leonardo Vieira Faria, from Jul 2012 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 Vieira Faria has played.
What does Leonardo Vieira Faria play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Leonardo Vieira Faria opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonardo Vieira Faria answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Leonardo Vieira Faria play as White?
As White, Leonardo Vieira Faria's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonardo Vieira Faria play as Black?
As Black, Leonardo Vieira Faria most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Leonardo Vieira Faria's FIDE rating?
Leonardo Vieira Faria is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid and 1,876 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (May 2026).
How many games has Leonardo Vieira Faria played?
Our database contains 49 games by Leonardo Vieira Faria, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 13 draws, 22 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonardo Vieira Faria?
49 games by Leonardo Vieira Faria 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.