Prepare against Vitor Henrique Leopoldino Pessoa
Brazil · World #40,987 classical · FIDE ID 44700334
When preparing against Vitor Henrique Leopoldino Pessoa, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 63 games by Vitor Henrique Leopoldino Pessoa, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vitor Henrique Leopoldino Pessoa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vitor Henrique Leopoldino Pessoa 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 | 1,931 | 1,931 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,762 | 1,762 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,778 | 1,778 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 25 | 10 | 28 | 39.7% |
| As White | 35 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 28 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vitor Henrique Leopoldino Pessoa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vitor Henrique Leopoldino Pessoa's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 100.0% | 44.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.3% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Pessoa usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Pessoa usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Pessoa usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Vitor Henrique Leopoldino Pessoa's chess games
All 63 games by Vitor Henrique Leopoldino Pessoa in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 25 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Joao Carlos T. C. Soares | 1,982 | V Duchamp Int Open | A48 |
| Oct 2023 | Natacio Goncalves Bezerra | 1,958 | ch-Rio de Janeiro Estadual | B12 |
| Apr 2026 | Kalyndi Carvalho De Resende | 1,908 | V Rio Chess Open 2026 | Blitz | B22 |
| Dec 2024 | Paulo Felizes | 1,889 | V Duchamp Int Open | C55 |
| Dec 2022 | Thalita Ariane C. Cincinato | 1,845 | 4th Rio de Janeiro Duchamp Open | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Floripa Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,893 |
| 3rd Niteroi Open | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,725 |
| 4th Rio de Janeiro Duchamp Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,838 |
| 2nd Niteroi Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,724 |
| ch-Rio de Janeiro Estadual | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,078 |
| V Rio Chess Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,796 |
| Rio de Janeiro Open 04 | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,811 |
| Brasilia JEBS Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,621 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vitor Henrique Leopoldino Pessoa's chess games?
63 games by Vitor Henrique Leopoldino Pessoa, from Jun 2022 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 Vitor Henrique Leopoldino Pessoa has played.
What does Vitor Henrique Leopoldino Pessoa play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Vitor Henrique Leopoldino Pessoa opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vitor Henrique Leopoldino Pessoa answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Vitor Henrique Leopoldino Pessoa play as White?
As White, Vitor Henrique Leopoldino Pessoa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vitor Henrique Leopoldino Pessoa play as Black?
As Black, Vitor Henrique Leopoldino Pessoa most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Vitor Henrique Leopoldino Pessoa's FIDE rating?
Vitor Henrique Leopoldino Pessoa is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess, 1,762 in rapid and 1,778 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,931 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Vitor Henrique Leopoldino Pessoa played?
Our database contains 63 games by Vitor Henrique Leopoldino Pessoa, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vitor Henrique Leopoldino Pessoa?
63 games by Vitor Henrique Leopoldino Pessoa 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.