Rafael Leitao vs Diego Rafael Di Berardino
GM Rafael Leitao (2584) · IM Diego Rafael Di Berardino (2466)
Rafael Leitao and Diego Rafael Di Berardino have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2001 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Leitao leads 9 wins to 0, with 3 draws (77% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Pirc Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Leitao | Draws | Berardino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leitao with White | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Berardino with White | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Leitao | Draws | Berardino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Leitao | Draws | Berardino |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B85 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Brazil Chess - Floripa |
| Dec 2013 | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-BRA 80th |
| May 2013 | Rafael Leitao | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Manaus zt 2.4 |
| Dec 2011 | Rafael Leitao | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-BRA 78th |
| Jan 2011 | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | Rafael Leitao | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1st Campinas Rocha Memorial |
| Dec 2010 | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | Rafael Leitao | * | Slav Defense | 77th ch-BRA |
| Aug 2010 | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9th Mario Covas |
| Dec 2008 | Rafael Leitao | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-BRA 75th |
| Dec 2007 | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | Rafael Leitao | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-BRA 74th |
| Nov 2006 | Rafael Leitao | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-BRA 73rd |
| Nov 2006 | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | Rafael Leitao | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Sao Paulo Ciudade |
| Oct 2005 | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | Rafael Leitao | 0-1 | Sicilian | Sao Paulo zt 2.4 |
| Dec 2001 | Rafael Leitao | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-BRA |
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What is the head-to-head score between Rafael Leitao and Diego Rafael Di Berardino?
In 13 recorded games, Rafael Leitao has 9 wins, Diego Rafael Di Berardino has 0 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Rafael Leitao and Diego Rafael Di Berardino played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Dec 2001 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Rafael Leitao and Diego Rafael Di Berardino play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Pirc Defense (1 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.