Gianmarco Leiva IM

Gianmarco Leiva (Gianmarco_es) - International Master

Meet Gianmarco Leiva, the chess maestro known online as Gianmarco_es. An accomplished International Master, Gianmarco has proven his mettle in the intense world of online chess with a playing style as versatile and deep as his vast opening repertoire.

With a peak blitz rating soaring to a whopping 2904 in July 2024, Gianmarco is no stranger to fast-paced battles on the 64 squares. His bullet skills nearly touch the heavens too, with a peak rating of 2950 reached in early 2023! Rapid and daily formats are no walk in the park either, with Gianmarco demonstrating steady competence and a chess mind sharper than a knight fork.

His opening choices read like a thrilling novel filled with surprises — from the mysterious Top Secret strategies to classic favorites like the Danish Gambit (which he wields with an impressive 90% win rate in blitz!), to the Scandinavian Defense, which he uses with tactical finesse securing over 80% wins.

Not just a grand tactician, Gianmarco has an impressive knack for comebacks with an 86% success rate when clawing back from adversity. But beware! Sometimes, even masters can have their “man down” moments, though his resilient psyche makes him a nightmare to beat once he's been under pressure.

Gianmarco’s approach isn’t just about brute force. He likes to keep things lengthy, averaging over 83 moves per win, meaning he's in it for the long strategic grind as much as for the sharp tactical duels. His endgame mastery shines bright — no early resignations here, as he battles until the very last move.

If you want a glimpse of his finesse, one of his latest victories is a beautifully controlled game against an opponent known as “Nankainna,” where Gianmarco patiently outmaneuvered his opponent before capitalizing on a timed win, showcasing both his strategic depth and time management.

When does this phenom feel at his best? Apparently, the afternoon hours around 3 PM are prime for Gianmarco, collecting wins like pawns on promotion squares and keeping the haters guessing. And though he sometimes loses focus (with a tilt factor of 15), it’s usually followed by a renewed vigor that keeps the streaks alive — and sometimes those streaks reach no less than 37 consecutive wins!

In the world of chess, Gianmarco might just be that mysterious “Top Secret” weapon everyone fears to face, and yet dreams to play. Expect many thrilling battles from this International Master — and if you ever meet him at the board or online, better be ready for a mental marathon.

Disclaimer: Warning — playing against Gianmarco may cause severe chess addiction and chronic admiration.