Prepare against Lesley Cielo
ABW · World #141,987 classical · FIDE ID 15900932
When preparing against Lesley Cielo, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Lesley Cielo, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lesley Cielo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lesley Cielo 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 | 1,615 | 1,615 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,500 | 1,543 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,481 | 1,543 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 12 | 9 | 23 | 27.3% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lesley Cielo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lesley Cielo's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 95.8% | 43.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 43.5% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Cielo usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Cielo usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Cielo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Cielo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 22.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Lesley Cielo's chess games
All 44 games by Lesley Cielo in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - Sep 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A82 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Serray Jallow | 2,185 | Online Olympiad Div4 D | A41 |
| Sep 2025 | Camila Belen Pichilingue Orbe | 1,653 | World Girls U20 Blitz | A82 |
| Jul 2020 | Davena Jonet | 1,458 | Online Olympiad Base C | D02 |
| Aug 2021 | Lubov Bobrova | 1,334 | Online Olympiad Div4 D | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Olympiad Div4 D | 2021 | 8 | 6 | 1,841 |
| Online Olympiad Base C | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,591 |
| World Girls U20 Blitz | 2025 | 7 | 1 | 1,486 |
| World Girls U20 Rapid | 2025 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,506 |
| Aruba U18 Open | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,295 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,857 |
| Online Olym Div3 D | 2021 | 3 | 0 | 1,339 |
| Online Olym Div4 E | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,294 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lesley Cielo's chess games?
44 games by Lesley Cielo, from Sep 2019 to Sep 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 Lesley Cielo has played.
What does Lesley Cielo play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Lesley Cielo opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lesley Cielo answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Lesley Cielo play as White?
As White, Lesley Cielo's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lesley Cielo play as Black?
As Black, Lesley Cielo most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Lesley Cielo's FIDE rating?
Lesley Cielo is currently rated 1,615 in classical chess, 1,500 in rapid and 1,481 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,615 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Lesley Cielo played?
Our database contains 44 games by Lesley Cielo, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lesley Cielo?
44 games by Lesley Cielo 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.