Darcy Lima vs Rafael Leitao
GM Darcy Lima (2373) · GM Rafael Leitao (2584)
Darcy Lima and Rafael Leitao have played 23 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1996 and the most recent in Jun 2010. Lima leads 4 wins to 2, with 17 draws (26% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Lima | Draws | Leitao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima with White | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Leitao with White | 13 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Lima | Draws | Leitao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 4 | 12 | 1 |
| Blitz | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Lima | Draws | Leitao |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Darcy Lima | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Fortaleza Open |
| Oct 2009 | Rafael Leitao | Darcy Lima | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | JAI Open |
| Jun 2009 | Darcy Lima | Rafael Leitao | 1-0 | Sicilian | Rio de Janeiro zt 2.4 |
| Dec 2008 | Rafael Leitao | Darcy Lima | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-BRA 75th |
| Nov 2006 | Rafael Leitao | Darcy Lima | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Sao Paulo Ciudade |
| Nov 2005 | Darcy Lima | Rafael Leitao | 1-0 | Sicilian | 4th Sao Paulo |
| Oct 2005 | Rafael Leitao | Darcy Lima | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Sao Paulo zt 2.4 Playoff |
| Oct 2005 | Darcy Lima | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Sao Paulo zt 2.4 Playoff |
| Oct 2005 | Darcy Lima | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Sao Paulo zt 2.4 |
| Feb 2005 | Rafael Leitao | Darcy Lima | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-BRA 71st |
| Sep 2003 | Rafael Leitao | Darcy Lima | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Sao Paulo zt 2.4 |
| Jul 2003 | Rafael Leitao | Darcy Lima | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Pre Amazon Open |
| Feb 2002 | Darcy Lima | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | 2nd Mario Covas |
| Dec 2001 | Rafael Leitao | Darcy Lima | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | ch-BRA |
| Jul 2001 | Darcy Lima | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Pre Continental g/25' 10'' |
| Jul 2001 | Rafael Leitao | Darcy Lima | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Pre Continental g/25' 10'' |
| Jan 2001 | Darcy Lima | Rafael Leitao | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Sao Paulo zt 2.4 |
| Oct 2000 | Rafael Leitao | Darcy Lima | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 4th Itau Mercosul Cup |
| Jun 2000 | Darcy Lima | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Sao Paulo zt 2.4 |
| Jan 1998 | Rafael Leitao | Darcy Lima | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-BRA |
| Jan 1997 | Darcy Lima | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-BRA playoff |
| Jan 1997 | Rafael Leitao | Darcy Lima | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-BRA playoff |
| Jan 1996 | Rafael Leitao | Darcy Lima | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-BRA |
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What is the head-to-head score between Darcy Lima and Rafael Leitao?
In 23 recorded games, Darcy Lima has 4 wins, Rafael Leitao has 2 wins, and they have drawn 17 times.
How many times have Darcy Lima and Rafael Leitao played each other?
Our database records 23 games between them, from Jan 1996 to Jun 2010.
What openings do Darcy Lima and Rafael Leitao play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games), followed by the Grünfeld Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.