Prepare against Nicolau Leitao
Brazil · World #18,413 classical · FIDE ID 2105179
Our database contains 285 games by Nicolau Leitao, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolau Leitao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolau Leitao 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 | 2,071 | 2,205 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,153 | 2,203 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,094 | 2,161 | Jan 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 285 | 127 | 119 | 39 | 44.6% |
| As White | 141 | 71 | 54 | 16 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 144 | 56 | 65 | 23 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolau Leitao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolau Leitao's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 109 | 77.3% | 71.1% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 13.5% | 57.9% |
| e4 | 13 | 9.2% | 73.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 71.1% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Leitao usually continues c4 (72.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Leitao usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Leitao usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Leitao usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- …g6 (16% of these games) — Leitao usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Leitao usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 53.9% | 70.7% |
| e5 | 31 | 40.8% | 56.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.3% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 84.0% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 8 | 16.0% | 56.3% |
Nicolau Leitao's chess games
All 285 games by Nicolau Leitao in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 127 wins, 119 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 25 | 13/10/2 | 52.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 15 | 9/5/1 | 60.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 10/10/1 | 47.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 4/11/4 | 21.1% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Marco Antonio H. Asfora | 2,236 | 8th Natal Open A | A88 |
| Nov 2009 | Luiz Antonio Coel Araujo Filho | 2,227 | ch-BRA sf | E14 |
| Sep 2010 | Edmundo Reis Luz | 2,208 | ch-Maranhense | C40 |
| Mar 2017 | Marcelo Cunha Guimaraes | 2,177 | 11th Sao Luis Maranhense Cup | A67 |
| Sep 2011 | Roberto Carlos Santos | 2,138 | ch-Maranhense Final | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Maranhense | 2018 | 36 | 25 | 2,204 |
| ch-Sao Luis Maranhense | 2017 | 19 | 14 | 2,137 |
| 10th American Continental | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,010 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,920 |
| 1st Sao Luis Azulejos Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,065 |
| Belem FEXPA | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,144 |
| 28th Maranhao LMX Open Final | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 2,096 |
| 8th Florianopolis Open | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,018 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolau Leitao's chess games?
285 games by Nicolau Leitao, from Apr 2007 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 Nicolau Leitao has played.
What does Nicolau Leitao play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Nicolau Leitao opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolau Leitao answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games).
What openings does Nicolau Leitao play as White?
As White, Nicolau Leitao's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolau Leitao play as Black?
As Black, Nicolau Leitao most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Nicolau Leitao's FIDE rating?
Nicolau Leitao is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 2,153 in rapid and 2,094 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Nicolau Leitao played?
Our database contains 285 games by Nicolau Leitao, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 127 wins, 119 draws, 39 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolau Leitao?
285 games by Nicolau Leitao 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.