Prepare against Paulo Donizete Leal
Brazil · World #117,676 classical · FIDE ID 2101947
When preparing against Paulo Donizete Leal, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 86 games by Paulo Donizete Leal, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paulo Donizete Leal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paulo Donizete Leal 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 | 1,918 | 1,922 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,960 | 1,983 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,927 | 1,919 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 29 | 21 | 36 | 33.7% |
| As White | 39 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 47 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paulo Donizete Leal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paulo Donizete Leal's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 33.3% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 6 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Leal usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Leal usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Leal usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Leal usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Leal usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Leal usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 8 | 27.6% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 7 | 24.1% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Paulo Donizete Leal's chess games
All 86 games by Paulo Donizete Leal in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 29 wins, 21 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | German Spata | 2,257 | 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | A30 |
| Jul 2020 | Ramon Gil | 2,233 | 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | A90 |
| Feb 2013 | Jose Augusto Ribeiro Santos | 2,046 | ch-BRA Amateur | D05 |
| Jan 2013 | Rames Fialho De Freitas | 1,976 | ch-Americana Region 4th | E11 |
| Dec 2007 | Diego Polachini | 1,960 | 2nd Birigui U2200 Open | D66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 2,096 |
| ch-BRA Amateur | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,801 |
| 1st Nova Odessa 106 Anos | 2011 | 6 | 4 | 2,050 |
| Rio Clao IRT Interior Open | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,935 |
| 1st Birigui U2200 Open | 2006 | 6 | 2 | 1,813 |
| Nova Odessa IRT Regional 1st | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,926 |
| Barrinha Gardengui Open | 2007 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,020 |
| chT-Paulista Interclub | 2009 | 6 | 1 | 1,922 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paulo Donizete Leal's chess games?
86 games by Paulo Donizete Leal, from Apr 2008 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 Paulo Donizete Leal has played.
What does Paulo Donizete Leal play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Paulo Donizete Leal opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paulo Donizete Leal answers 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Paulo Donizete Leal play as White?
As White, Paulo Donizete Leal's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paulo Donizete Leal play as Black?
As Black, Paulo Donizete Leal most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Paulo Donizete Leal's FIDE rating?
Paulo Donizete Leal is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess, 1,960 in rapid and 1,927 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,922 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Paulo Donizete Leal played?
Our database contains 86 games by Paulo Donizete Leal, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 21 draws, 36 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paulo Donizete Leal?
86 games by Paulo Donizete Leal 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.