Prepare against Leonel Amato
Argentina · World #9,090 classical · FIDE ID 123129
Our database contains 319 games by Leonel Amato, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Leonel Amato's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonel Amato 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 | 2,184 | 2,185 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,029 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,011 | 2,019 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 319 | 115 | 51 | 153 | 36.1% |
| As White | 159 | 59 | 23 | 77 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 160 | 56 | 28 | 76 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonel Amato's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonel Amato's side.
First moves as White (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 102 | 64.2% | 46.6% |
| e4 | 54 | 34.0% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 46.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Amato usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Amato usually continues Nc3 (40.9% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Amato usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Amato usually continues Nf3 (23.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Amato usually continues d3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Amato usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 69 | 76.7% | 41.3% |
| e6 | 11 | 12.2% | 31.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 7.8% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 57.1% | 51.6% |
| e6 | 12 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 6 | 10.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.4% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Leonel Amato's chess games
All 319 games by Leonel Amato in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 115 wins, 51 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 37 | 18/4/15 | 48.6% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 20 | 6/2/12 | 30.0% |
| A45 | London System | 20 | 9/0/11 | 45.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 40 | 16/3/21 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 0/2/8 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,636 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Jan 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,508 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Mar 2015 | Fabian Fiorito | 2,438 | 6th Latin Cup A | A45 |
| Dec 2024 | Vasiliy Korchmar | 2,429 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Feb 2021 | Harshavardhan G B | 2,397 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 104 | 33 | 2,099 |
| chT-ARG | 2024 | 18 | 6 | 2,060 |
| ch-ARG U18 | 2016 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,036 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,112 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 10 | 7 | 2,135 |
| IPCA New Year Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,805 |
| 97th ch-ARG sf | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,198 |
| ch-ARG U18 sf | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 2,011 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonel Amato's chess games?
319 games by Leonel Amato, from May 2010 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 Leonel Amato has played.
What does Leonel Amato play on the first move as White?
Across 159 games with White in our database, Leonel Amato opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonel Amato answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Leonel Amato play as White?
As White, Leonel Amato's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (37 games, 48.6% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 30.0% win rate); London System (20 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonel Amato play as Black?
As Black, Leonel Amato most often plays: Sicilian (40 games, 40.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Leonel Amato's FIDE rating?
Leonel Amato is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 2,011 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Leonel Amato played?
Our database contains 319 games by Leonel Amato, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 51 draws, 153 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonel Amato?
319 games by Leonel Amato 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.