Prepare against Alexandre Santos De Souza
Brazil · World #65,790 classical · FIDE ID 22758690
When preparing against Alexandre Santos De Souza, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Alexandre Santos De Souza, covering Apr 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexandre Santos De Souza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandre Santos De Souza before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,836 | 1,841 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,852 | 1,852 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 18 | 11 | 16 | 40.0% |
| As White | 21 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandre Santos De Souza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandre Santos De Souza's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 90.5% | 65.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 65.8% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Souza usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Souza usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Souza usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Souza usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
Alexandre Santos De Souza's chess games
All 45 games by Alexandre Santos De Souza in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 18 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E66 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Kaiser Luiz Mafra | 2,102 | 65th ch-Santa Catarina State | B85 |
| Jul 2019 | Robson Farias Idalgo Filho | 1,935 | Sao Bento do Sul Open 07 | B88 |
| Aug 2022 | Moacir Luis Boeck | 1,868 | Timbo U2200 Open 2nd | B21 |
| Jun 2019 | Walter Evaldo Francisco Sonnenhohl | 1,741 | 63rd ch-Santa Catarina State | B86 |
| Jun 2019 | Joao Eudes De Oliveira | 1,717 | ch-BRA Amateur U1800 | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65th ch-Santa Catarina State | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,969 |
| Sao Bento do Sul Open 07 | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,591 |
| Timbo U2200 Open 2nd | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,731 |
| 64th ch-Santa Catarina | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,537 |
| 63rd ch-Santa Catarina State | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,678 |
| ch-Catarinense | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,781 |
| ch-Catarinense U20 | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 2,122 |
| ch-BRA Amateur U1800 | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,659 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandre Santos De Souza's chess games?
45 games by Alexandre Santos De Souza, from Apr 2019 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Alexandre Santos De Souza has played.
What does Alexandre Santos De Souza play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Alexandre Santos De Souza opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandre Santos De Souza answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alexandre Santos De Souza play as White?
As White, Alexandre Santos De Souza's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandre Santos De Souza play as Black?
As Black, Alexandre Santos De Souza most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Alexandre Santos De Souza's FIDE rating?
Alexandre Santos De Souza is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess, 1,852 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,841 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Alexandre Santos De Souza played?
Our database contains 45 games by Alexandre Santos De Souza, covering Apr 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandre Santos De Souza?
45 games by Alexandre Santos De Souza reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.