Prepare against Leonildo Mosca
Italy · World #28,892 classical · FIDE ID 808873
When preparing against Leonildo Mosca, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 68 games by Leonildo Mosca, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leonildo Mosca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonildo Mosca 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 | 1,992 | 2,138 | Aug 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,921 | 2,000 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 27.9% |
| As White | 34 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonildo Mosca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonildo Mosca's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 79.4% | 46.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Mosca usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Mosca usually continues Bc4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Mosca usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Mosca usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Mosca usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Leonildo Mosca's chess games
All 68 games by Leonildo Mosca in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 19 wins, 23 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Marco Salami | 2,221 | 25th Bratto Open | B05 |
| Jan 1999 | Alessandro Barberi | 2,180 | Jesolo Open | A57 |
| Jan 1996 | Cesare Cristiani | 2,025 | Venice Open | A03 |
| Aug 2005 | Ettore Virzi | 2,023 | 25th Bratto Open | C55 |
| Aug 2005 | Roldano Bertagia | 2,002 | 25th Bratto Open | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venice Open | 1997 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,115 |
| 10th Pontevedra Open A | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,943 |
| 25th Bratto Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,264 |
| 15th Padova Open A | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,059 |
| 14th Cavarzere Open | 2011 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,071 |
| 15th Cavarzere Open | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 2,083 |
| 08th Chioggia Open A | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,853 |
| Jesolo Open | 1999 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,158 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonildo Mosca's chess games?
68 games by Leonildo Mosca, from Apr 2003 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 Leonildo Mosca has played.
What does Leonildo Mosca play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Leonildo Mosca opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonildo Mosca answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Leonildo Mosca play as White?
As White, Leonildo Mosca's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonildo Mosca play as Black?
As Black, Leonildo Mosca most often plays: Alekhine Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Leonildo Mosca's FIDE rating?
Leonildo Mosca is currently rated 1,992 in classical chess, 1,921 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Leonildo Mosca played?
Our database contains 68 games by Leonildo Mosca, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 23 draws, 26 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonildo Mosca?
68 games by Leonildo Mosca 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.