Leitao, Nicolau

Nicolau Leitao, a 43-year-old Brazilian player, is rated 2071 and sitting in the top 8% of players worldwide. He is on a steady climb with +35 Elo over the past 12 months. 30 rated games in the past year (≈15/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include Campeonato Maranhense de Xadrez Absoluto Trofeu GM Rafael Leitao, Aberto do Brasil Princesa do Sertao Maranhense Trofeu MN Nicolau Duailibe Leitao, and X Aberto do Brasil Cidade de Teresina 2025. Also played 2 rapid (including Campeonato Maranhense De Xadrez Rapido 2025) and 2 blitz events (including Campeonato Maranhense de Xadrez Blitz 2025) recently. He had 4 career breaks: 32 months (2007–2010), 16 months (2013–2014), 28 months (2019–2022, COVID-19 included) and 32 months (2022–2025). His peak of 2205 was reached at age 33 (Jun 2016, Brazilian #87 at the time).