Everaldo Matsuura vs Rafael Leitao
GM Everaldo Matsuura (2351) · GM Rafael Leitao (2584)
Everaldo Matsuura and Rafael Leitao have played 45 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 1993 and the most recent in Oct 2024. Matsuura leads 3 wins to 18 - trailing overall, with 24 draws (47% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (6 games). The average game between them lasted 34 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Matsuura | Draws | Leitao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matsuura with White | 23 | 1 | 15 | 7 |
| Leitao with White | 22 | 2 | 9 | 11 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Matsuura | Draws | Leitao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 41 | 3 | 24 | 14 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Matsuura | Draws | Leitao |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 45 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | R Leitao | Everaldo Matsuura | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3rd Manaus Open |
| Dec 2017 | Rafael Leitao | Everaldo Matsuura | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Rio Branco Acre Open |
| Jul 2017 | Everaldo Matsuura | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Cuiaba Contaud Open |
| Jun 2016 | Everaldo Matsuura | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-Catarinense |
| May 2015 | Rafael Leitao | Everaldo Matsuura | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Tres Barras Open |
| Dec 2011 | Rafael Leitao | Everaldo Matsuura | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-BRA 78th |
| Oct 2011 | Rafael Leitao | Everaldo Matsuura | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Cuiaba Open |
| Dec 2010 | Rafael Leitao | Everaldo Matsuura | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 77th ch-BRA |
| Aug 2010 | Rafael Leitao | Everaldo Matsuura | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Santos Paulista Absoluto |
| Jan 2010 | Everaldo Matsuura | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Vanderley Cason Melo Memorial |
| Dec 2009 | Everaldo Matsuura | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-BRA 76th |
| Oct 2009 | Everaldo Matsuura | Rafael Leitao | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Sindilegis Open B |
| Jun 2009 | Rafael Leitao | Everaldo Matsuura | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Rio de Janeiro zt 2.4 |
| Dec 2008 | Everaldo Matsuura | Rafael Leitao | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-BRA Internet 1st |
| Dec 2008 | Rafael Leitao | Everaldo Matsuura | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-BRA Internet 1st |
| Apr 2008 | Rafael Leitao | Everaldo Matsuura | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Sao Paulo Hebraica 05th |
| Dec 2007 | Rafael Leitao | Everaldo Matsuura | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-BRA 74th |
| Jun 2007 | Rafael Leitao | Everaldo Matsuura | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Sao Paulo zt 2.4 |
| May 2007 | Rafael Leitao | Everaldo Matsuura | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7th Mario Covas |
| Oct 2006 | Rafael Leitao | Everaldo Matsuura | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 65th Sao Paulo FPX |
| May 2006 | Everaldo Matsuura | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 6th Mario Covas |
| Nov 2005 | Everaldo Matsuura | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 4th Sao Paulo |
| Oct 2005 | Rafael Leitao | Everaldo Matsuura | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Sao Paulo zt 2.4 |
| Feb 2005 | Everaldo Matsuura | Rafael Leitao | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | ch-BRA 71st |
| Aug 2004 | Everaldo Matsuura | Rafael Leitao | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Mario Covas 4th |
| May 2004 | Everaldo Matsuura | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Sao Paulo CXSP Open |
| Jul 2003 | Rafael Leitao | Everaldo Matsuura | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Pre Amazon Open |
| Oct 2002 | Rafael Leitao | Everaldo Matsuura | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Itau Mercosul Cup 6th |
| Jul 2001 | Everaldo Matsuura | Rafael Leitao | 0-1 | King's Gambit | Pre Continental g/25' 10'' |
| Jul 2001 | Rafael Leitao | Everaldo Matsuura | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Pre Continental g/25' 10'' |
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What is the head-to-head score between Everaldo Matsuura and Rafael Leitao?
In 45 recorded games, Everaldo Matsuura has 3 wins, Rafael Leitao has 18 wins, and they have drawn 24 times.
How many times have Everaldo Matsuura and Rafael Leitao played each other?
Our database records 45 games between them, from Aug 1993 to Oct 2024.
What openings do Everaldo Matsuura and Rafael Leitao play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (6 games), followed by the Slav Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.