Prepare against Arthur Nader Luz
Brazil · World #9,091 classical · FIDE ID 2148838
Our database contains 449 games by Arthur Nader Luz, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arthur Nader Luz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arthur Nader Luz 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 | 2,184 | 2,231 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,078 | 2,079 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,089 | 2,089 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 449 | 241 | 75 | 133 | 53.7% |
| As White | 230 | 130 | 38 | 62 | 56.5% |
| As Black | 219 | 111 | 37 | 71 | 50.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arthur Nader Luz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arthur Nader Luz's side.
First moves as White (230 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 143 | 62.2% | 65.0% |
| e4 | 77 | 33.5% | 66.9% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 3.5% | 31.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Luz usually continues c4 (64.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Luz usually continues c4 (66.2% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Luz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 66.9% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Luz usually continues Nf3 (68.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Luz usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Luz usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 68.4% | 66.4% |
| e6 | 17 | 17.3% | 44.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 5.1% | 80.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 72.1% | 56.5% |
| e6 | 10 | 11.6% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 9.3% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Arthur Nader Luz's chess games
All 449 games by Arthur Nader Luz in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 241 wins, 75 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 25 | 13/2/10 | 52.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| D00 | London System | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 21 | 12/4/5 | 57.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 10/2/8 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A26 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Jorge Bittencourt | 2,408 | 8th Florianopolis Open | E94 |
| Jul 2019 | Daniel Barria Zuniga | 2,379 | 15th American Continental | B40 |
| Oct 2021 | Eduardo Thelio Limp | 2,364 | 87th ch-BRA | B70 |
| Jan 2022 | Marcus Vinicius Moreira Santos | 2,346 | 8th Florianopolis Open | B08 |
| Oct 2015 | Herman C. Van Riemsdijk | 2,337 | 6th Sao Paulo ECP Open | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocos de Caldas Open | 2023 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,165 |
| Caioba Telecom Open | 2018 | 15 | 9 | 2,122 |
| Sao Jose dos Campos Open | 2021 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,086 |
| ch-BRA Amateur | 2015 | 13 | 9 | 2,094 |
| 18th American Continental | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,136 |
| 10th American Continental | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,215 |
| 87th ch-BRA | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,146 |
| 6th Florianopolis Open | 2020 | 10 | 6 | 2,144 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arthur Nader Luz's chess games?
449 games by Arthur Nader Luz, from May 2012 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 Arthur Nader Luz has played.
What does Arthur Nader Luz play on the first move as White?
Across 230 games with White in our database, Arthur Nader Luz opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arthur Nader Luz answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Arthur Nader Luz play as White?
As White, Arthur Nader Luz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 62.5% win rate); London System (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 230 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arthur Nader Luz play as Black?
As Black, Arthur Nader Luz most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (17 games, 58.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 219 games.
What is Arthur Nader Luz's FIDE rating?
Arthur Nader Luz is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess, 2,078 in rapid and 2,089 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (May 2022).
How many games has Arthur Nader Luz played?
Our database contains 449 games by Arthur Nader Luz, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 241 wins, 75 draws, 133 losses (53.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arthur Nader Luz?
449 games by Arthur Nader Luz 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.