Rafael Leitao vs Jose Cubas
GM Rafael Leitao (2584) · GM Jose Cubas (2425)
Rafael Leitao and Jose Cubas have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2004 and the most recent in May 2018. Leitao leads 13 wins to 1, with 8 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Pirc Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Leitao | Draws | Cubas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leitao with White | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Cubas with White | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Leitao | Draws | Cubas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 20 | 11 | 8 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Leitao | Draws | Cubas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Jose Cubas | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Brazil Foz do Iguacu Open |
| Oct 2017 | Jose Cubas | Rafael Leitao | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Caioba Telecom Open |
| May 2014 | Rafael Leitao | Jose Cubas | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Cuiaba Contaud Open |
| Nov 2012 | Rafael Leitao | Jose Cubas | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Bauru JAI |
| Nov 2011 | Rafael Leitao | Jose Cubas | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 10th Mario Covas |
| Oct 2011 | Jose Cubas | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Cuiaba Open |
| Apr 2011 | Jose Cubas | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Sao Paulo Braga Open |
| Aug 2010 | Rafael Leitao | Jose Cubas | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 9th Mario Covas |
| Oct 2009 | Rafael Leitao | Jose Cubas | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit | Sindilegis Open B |
| May 2009 | Rafael Leitao | Jose Cubas | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Campinas Rizzoni Memorial 2nd |
| Nov 2008 | Jose Cubas | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Cuiaba Contaud Open |
| May 2008 | Jose Cubas | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8th Mario Covas |
| Dec 2007 | Jose Cubas | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Sao Paulo Americana |
| May 2007 | Jose Cubas | Rafael Leitao | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7th Mario Covas |
| Oct 2006 | Jose Cubas | Rafael Leitao | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | 65th Sao Paulo FPX |
| Sep 2006 | Jose Cubas | Rafael Leitao | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Sao Bernardo do Campo JAI |
| May 2006 | Jose Cubas | Rafael Leitao | 0-1 | Sicilian | 6th Mario Covas |
| Oct 2005 | Rafael Leitao | Jose Cubas | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Mario Covas Rapid 5th |
| Sep 2005 | Rafael Leitao | Jose Cubas | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 5th Mario Covas |
| Sep 2005 | Jose Cubas | Rafael Leitao | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Mario Covas Rapid 5th |
| Sep 2005 | Jose Cubas | Rafael Leitao | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | 5th Mario Covas |
| Mar 2004 | Rafael Leitao | Jose Cubas | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Santiago Entel Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Rafael Leitao and Jose Cubas?
In 22 recorded games, Rafael Leitao has 13 wins, Jose Cubas has 1 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Rafael Leitao and Jose Cubas played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Mar 2004 to May 2018.
What openings do Rafael Leitao and Jose Cubas play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Pirc Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.