Prepare against Apolo De Souza Sa
FIDE · World #19,721 classical · FIDE ID 324225390
Our database contains 282 games by Apolo De Souza Sa, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Apolo De Souza Sa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Apolo De Souza Sa 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 | 2,060 | 2,060 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,013 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,936 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 282 | 109 | 35 | 138 | 38.7% |
| As White | 140 | 56 | 21 | 63 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 142 | 53 | 14 | 75 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Apolo De Souza Sa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Apolo De Souza Sa's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 101 | 72.1% | 46.0% |
| e4 | 29 | 20.7% | 53.4% |
| f4 | 5 | 3.6% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.9% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Sa usually continues c4 (35.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Sa usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Sa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Sa usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Sa usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sa usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 90.2% | 35.5% |
| c6 | 6 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 92.3% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 3 | 5.8% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Apolo De Souza Sa's chess games
All 282 games by Apolo De Souza Sa in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 109 wins, 35 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 24 | 12/3/9 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 25 | 6/6/13 | 24.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 8/1/16 | 32.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Nino Batsiashvili | 2,491 | Titled Tue Early | D30 |
| Sep 2022 | Lela Javakhishvili | 2,475 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Mar 2021 | Raphael Lagunow | 2,378 | Titled Tue | D31 |
| Jul 2021 | Miroslav Zufic | 2,366 | Titled Tue | E81 |
| Jan 2023 | Singh Walia Namitbir | 2,364 | Titled Tue Early | A60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 116 | 33.5 | 2,069 |
| ch-Goiania Regional | 2018 | 20 | 8 | 2,058 |
| Goiania FEXEG Cup | 2020 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,968 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 1,734 |
| 6th Florianopolis Open | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 1,756 |
| ch-BRA U26 | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,827 |
| Goiania STD Open | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,829 |
| Goiania Mega Modas Park Open | 2023 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,856 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Gabriel Gonzaga Garcia (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Apolo De Souza Sa's chess games?
282 games by Apolo De Souza Sa, from Feb 2017 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 Apolo De Souza Sa has played.
What does Apolo De Souza Sa play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Apolo De Souza Sa opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Apolo De Souza Sa answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Apolo De Souza Sa play as White?
As White, Apolo De Souza Sa's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (24 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Apolo De Souza Sa play as Black?
As Black, Apolo De Souza Sa most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 32.0% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 58.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Apolo De Souza Sa's FIDE rating?
Apolo De Souza Sa is currently rated 2,060 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Apolo De Souza Sa played?
Our database contains 282 games by Apolo De Souza Sa, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 35 draws, 138 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Apolo De Souza Sa?
282 games by Apolo De Souza Sa 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.