GMRafael Leitao
BrazilBorn 1979FIDE ID 2101246
Rafael Leitao is a grandmaster from Brazil. On FIDE's October 2026 list Rafael Leitao is ranked #183 in the world in classical chess with a rating of 2585.
Classical
2585
World #183 +1
Rapid
2615
World #80 0
Blitz
2593
World #107 −1
#1 in Brazil2599 12-month high (October 2025)FIDE list: October 2026
Rating history
ClassicalRapidBlitz
Results in broadcast events
Games 3Score 83%Avg. opponent 2125White +1 =0 −0Black +1 =1 −0
DWW
| Result | Opponent | Rtg |
|---|---|---|
| D | IMNathan Felipe Filgueiras | 2361 |
| W | IMLeon Piasetski | 2168 |
| W | De Souza, Etemberg Monteiro | 1847 |
Openings as White
- Sicilian Defense1 game, 100%
Openings as Black
- King's Pawn Game1 game, 50%
- East Indian Defense1 game, 100%
Results come from tournaments broadcast on ChessTerra events, not a full career record.
Match odds
Rafael Leitao videos
A genialidade de Bobby Fischer – GM Rafael Leitão
Webinar: Explosive Tactics 💣 for Black in the Sicilian Najdorf – GM Rafael Leitao [Free Training]
Chess Training 🏋 Secrets to Become a Grandmaster! with GM Rafael Leitão
Tactical Pattern Recognition – GM Rafael Leitão (Webinar Replay)
Explosive Middlegame Tactics! – GM Rafael Leitão (EMPIRE CHESS)
Disasters in the Chess Opening! – GM Rafael Leitao (EMPIRE CHESS)
The Sicilian Najdorf – GM Rafael Leitão (EMPIRE CHESS) – Crushing White
Destroy the Grunfeld Defense – GM Rafael Leitão
Ratings and ranks from FIDE's official October 2026 list, updated on the 1st of each month.