Nicolau Leitao vs Felipe Soares Damous
Nicolau Leitao (43, BRA) and Felipe Soares Damous (40, BRA) have met 13 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 1–1 with 11 draws — a 85% draw rate. Their last meeting at Campeonato Brasileiro Absoluto de Xadrez BLZ 2022 drew. With current classical ratings of 2071 and 2097, the Elo model gives Damous a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2071 vs 2097 (Δ -26)
With Nicolau Leitao as white
39% Nicolau25% draw36% Felipe
With Felipe Soares Damous as white
30% Nicolau22% draw48% Felipe
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nicolau Leitao | Felipe Soares Damous | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2071 | 2097 |
| Peak rating | 2205 · Jun 2016 | 2164 · Jan 2018 |
| Peak age | 33 | 32 |
| World rank now | #18,282 | #14,809 |
| World rank peak | #9,833 | #12,822 |
| Federation rank now | #193 | #128 |
| Games (career, STD) | 334 | 226 |
| Months active | 193 | 181 |
| % white wins | 52% | 53% |
| % black wins | 45% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2027 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 61 | 0 |
Best Win
Nicolau Leitao
Felipe Soares Damous
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nicolau Leitao
Felipe Soares Damous