Rafael Leitao vs Yago De Moura Santiago
GM Rafael Leitao (2575) · GM Yago De Moura Santiago (2466)
Rafael Leitao and Yago De Moura Santiago have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2007 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Leitao leads 8 wins to 0, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Leitao | Draws | Santiago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leitao with White | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Santiago with White | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Leitao | Draws | Santiago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Leitao | Draws | Santiago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D58 | D58 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Rafael Leitao | Yago De Moura Santiago | 1-0 | D58 | IV Manaus Chess Open 2025 |
| Oct 2017 | Yago De Moura Santiago | Rafael Leitao | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1st Brazil AXPG Open |
| Jan 2016 | Rafael Leitao | Yago De Moura Santiago | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-BRA 82nd |
| Dec 2013 | Yago De Moura Santiago | Rafael Leitao | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-BRA 80th |
| May 2013 | Rafael Leitao | Yago De Moura Santiago | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 17th Fortaleza Alves Mem |
| Dec 2011 | Yago De Moura Santiago | Rafael Leitao | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-BRA 78th |
| Aug 2010 | Yago De Moura Santiago | Rafael Leitao | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Santos Paulista Absoluto |
| Dec 2009 | Yago De Moura Santiago | Rafael Leitao | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-BRA 76th |
| Nov 2008 | Rafael Leitao | Yago De Moura Santiago | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Cuiaba Contaud Open |
| Dec 2007 | Yago De Moura Santiago | Rafael Leitao | 0-1 | Réti Opening | ch-BRA 74th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Rafael Leitao and Yago De Moura Santiago?
In 10 recorded games, Rafael Leitao has 8 wins, Yago De Moura Santiago has 0 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Rafael Leitao and Yago De Moura Santiago played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2007 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Rafael Leitao and Yago De Moura Santiago play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.