Leonardo Carvalho

Leonardo Carvalho (leozindemaua)

Leonardo Carvalho, a force to be reckoned with on the 64 squares, is a passionate and resilient chess player whose journey is peppered with thrilling comebacks and daring tactics. Known by his online handle leozindemaua, he has shown remarkable improvement and fierce competitiveness over the years.

Early Years and Progression

Starting in 2020 with modest blitz and rapid ratings around the low 600s to 700s, Leonardo quickly grappled with the complexities of the game and scored a blitz peak of 1051 by 2025—clearly, he's not someone who settles for mediocrity! His rapid play similarly improved, jumping from 562 in 2020 to an impressive 1056 peak in 2025. Though bullet ratings fluctuated, his highest score is a respectable 727, showing versatility across all time controls.

Playing Style & Strengths

Leonardo enjoys the long haul, with an average of nearly 66 moves per win, proving he's in it for the marathon, not just the sprint. His love for endgames is notable, appearing in over 60% of his matches, where he often shows plenty of grit and determination. He's got an enviable comeback rate of 77.26%, which means even when the chips are down, he doesn’t just fold — he fights back like a chess warrior.

Psychological Edge

With a tilt factor of 11, Leonardo keeps his cool most of the time, though a few bad moves might rattle him (hey, who doesn’t?). However, his tactical awareness is sharp: he boasts a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece – clearly, he's got plenty of tricks up his sleeve and refuses to tap out early, as his early resignation rate is a low 5.29%.

Record and Reputation

Leonardo’s most legendary streak is a jaw-dropping 13 consecutive wins, and he's currently riding a 4-win streak. Fierce, consistent, and sometimes delightfully unpredictable, he relies on a “Top Secret” opening repertoire keeping opponents guessing for almost 5,000 blitz and rapid games.

Among the thousands of battles fought, he’s amassed nearly as many wins as losses in blitz (1850 wins vs. 1798 losses), proving he's no stranger to grinding it out on the board. His win rates hover close to 50% across blitz and rapid, and even sneak above 53% in bullet – definitely a player to watch out for in fast-paced duels.

When to Catch Him Online

Leonardo’s sharpest performance hours are unorthodoxly charming — peak win rates happen around the early afternoon (13:00 sees a blistering 59.46% win rate) and evenings where he reaches over 50%. On Sundays, his winning mojo jumps to a cozy 51.95% — perhaps the weekend gives him that extra brain juice.

Final Thoughts

Whether you see Leonardo sacrificing pawns and rattling queens or plotting long strategic battles, one thing’s for sure: he’s a dedicated player with a knack for spirited comebacks and doggedly fighting to the last move. Opponents beware — underestimating leozindemaua might just lead to an unpleasant surprise... checkmate!