Rafael Leitao vs Osvaldo Zambrana
GM Rafael Leitao (2584) · GM Osvaldo Zambrana (2355)
Rafael Leitao and Osvaldo Zambrana have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2003 and the most recent in Jan 2015. Leitao leads 6 wins to 0, with 8 draws (43% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Leitao | Draws | Zambrana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leitao with White | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Zambrana with White | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Leitao | Draws | Zambrana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Leitao | Draws | Zambrana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B46 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Rafael Leitao | Oswaldo Zambrana | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 1st Antofagasta Zicosur Open |
| Aug 2014 | Oswaldo Zambrana | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Olympiad-41 |
| Apr 2012 | Rafael Leitao | Oswaldo Zambrana | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-Iberoamerican GpC 4th |
| Jan 2011 | Oswaldo Zambrana | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1st Campinas Rocha Memorial |
| Jan 2010 | Oswaldo Zambrana | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Vanderley Cason Melo Memorial |
| Jun 2009 | Rafael Leitao | Oswaldo Zambrana | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Rio de Janeiro zt 2.4 |
| May 2008 | Rafael Leitao | Oswaldo Zambrana | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 8th Mario Covas |
| Jun 2007 | Rafael Leitao | Oswaldo Zambrana | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Sao Paulo zt 2.4 |
| May 2006 | Rafael Leitao | Oswaldo Zambrana | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6th Mario Covas |
| Mar 2006 | Oswaldo Zambrana | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 3rd Santiago Entel Cup |
| Oct 2005 | Oswaldo Zambrana | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Sao Paulo zt 2.4 |
| Mar 2005 | Rafael Leitao | Oswaldo Zambrana | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Santiago Entel Cup 2nd |
| Jul 2004 | Rafael Leitao | Oswaldo Zambrana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Mario Covas 4th |
| Sep 2003 | Oswaldo Zambrana | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Sao Paulo zt 2.4 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Rafael Leitao and Osvaldo Zambrana?
In 14 recorded games, Rafael Leitao has 6 wins, Osvaldo Zambrana has 0 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Rafael Leitao and Osvaldo Zambrana played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Sep 2003 to Jan 2015.
What openings do Rafael Leitao and Osvaldo Zambrana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games), followed by the Queen's Gambit Accepted (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.