Bruno Leite (aka brunoetiel)
Meet Bruno Leite, the relentless warrior of the chessboard who has combined strategic cunning with a pinch of good humor to outwit opponents for years. His journey through chess ratings reads like a rollercoaster—full of climbs, dips, and the occasional loop-de-loop that keeps fans on the edge of their seats.
With a peak rapid rating of 1169 in early 2022 and a blitz high of 1334 back in 2017, Bruno has proven his mettle in various time controls. His daily chess prowess peaked even higher at 1386, showing his adaptability and patience in slower formats. Not to brag, but he even dipped his toes into bullet chess, reaching a high of 1026—because why not add some bullet-time drama to the mix?
Bruno’s style is a fascinating blend: he’s a master of early resignations (because who likes to drag out a doomed game?), yet he loves a good endgame challenge with over half of his games reaching that thrilling final stage. Average moves per win hover around 60, suggesting he's got the endurance of a marathon runner and the precision of a surgeon when it matters most. One might say he enjoys the long battles but knows exactly when to wave the white flag—no shame in that!
His favorite opening? The mysterious "Top Secret" strategy which he has employed over 6,300 times in rapid games, securing nearly half of those victories. When feeling adventurous, he throws in the Nimzowitsch Defense or Philidor Defense, and occasionally spices things up with the Italian Game—just to keep opponents guessing.
Not just a strategist, but a tactician too: Bruno’s comeback rate after losing a piece is over an impressive 75%, proving that even when falling behind, he fights like a gladiator with a knight in shining armor. Psychologically, mornings around 7 AM (shoutout to early risers) are his prime time to make opponents regret their life choices.
Bruno's game history is colored with epic wins by resignation, quick time-control bouts, and a modest sprinkle of thrilling checkmates. His recent victories show off his Philidor Defense finesse, while losses remind us that even greats have their off-days— though he tends to learn fast and come back stronger.
Fun fact
Despite being a chess enthusiast, Bruno seems to have an allergy to draws—with draws being as rare in his games as a peaceful tourist in Mordor.
Recent notable game
On June 2, 2025, Bruno showcased his grit and chess savvy by defeating Elparre53 in a rapid game using the Philidor Defense, finishing strong with a powerhouse rook capture on move 22. A true display of patience and endgame mastery!
Watch the game here
