Prepare against Arthur Olinto De Souza
Brazil · World #19,243 classical · FIDE ID 2116200
When preparing against Arthur Olinto De Souza, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 17.9% over 28 games.
Our database contains 699 games by Arthur Olinto De Souza, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Arthur Olinto De Souza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arthur Olinto 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 | 2,064 | 2,113 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,116 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,053 | 2,113 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 699 | 204 | 70 | 424 | 29.2% |
| As White | 345 | 111 | 33 | 201 | 32.2% |
| As Black | 354 | 93 | 37 | 223 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arthur Olinto De Souza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arthur Olinto De Souza's side.
First moves as White (345 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 286 | 82.9% | 36.2% |
| d4 | 46 | 13.3% | 42.4% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.0% | 14.3% |
| e3 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 36.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Souza usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Souza usually continues Nf3 (39.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Souza usually continues Nc3 (45.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 42.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Souza usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Souza usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Souza usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 113 | 63.5% | 31.9% |
| e6 | 59 | 33.1% | 28.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.7% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 60.6% | 30.2% |
| d5 | 35 | 33.7% | 27.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.9% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Arthur Olinto De Souza's chess games
All 699 games by Arthur Olinto De Souza in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Sep 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: 204 wins, 70 draws, 424 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 45 | 13/7/25 | 28.9% |
| C11 | French Defense | 34 | 14/7/13 | 41.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 8/2/23 | 24.2% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 30 | 11/3/16 | 36.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 5/1/13 | 26.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 0/1/13 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 35 | 8/3/24 | 22.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 5/3/20 | 17.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 8/1/12 | 38.1% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 5/3/12 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 19 | 4/2/13 | 21.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 3/1/11 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Marius Fromm | 2,453 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
| May 2024 | Humberto L. Blanco Ronquillo | 2,442 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
| Apr 2024 | Maxim Novik | 2,415 | Titled Tue Late | C02 |
| Feb 2024 | Viktor Dmitrenko | 2,395 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
| Sep 2023 | William Olsson | 2,376 | Titled Tue Late | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 588 | 173 | 2,030 |
| ch-Paraiban Open | 2012 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,224 |
| ch-BRA U26 | 2017 | 14 | 8 | 1,933 |
| 2nd Fortaleza Brazil Open | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,308 |
| 3rd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,815 |
| 4th Recife Arraes Memorial | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,278 |
| 1st Joao Pessoa de Assis Memorial | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,081 |
| Joao Pessoa Najdorf Memorial | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arthur Olinto De Souza's chess games?
699 games by Arthur Olinto De Souza, from May 2010 to Sep 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 Olinto De Souza has played.
What does Arthur Olinto De Souza play on the first move as White?
Across 345 games with White in our database, Arthur Olinto De Souza opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arthur Olinto De Souza answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Arthur Olinto De Souza play as White?
As White, Arthur Olinto De Souza's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (45 games, 28.9% win rate); French Defense (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (33 games, 24.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 345 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arthur Olinto De Souza play as Black?
As Black, Arthur Olinto De Souza most often plays: Sicilian (35 games, 22.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (28 games, 17.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (21 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 354 games.
What is Arthur Olinto De Souza's FIDE rating?
Arthur Olinto De Souza is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid and 2,053 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Arthur Olinto De Souza played?
Our database contains 699 games by Arthur Olinto De Souza, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 204 wins, 70 draws, 424 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arthur Olinto De Souza?
699 games by Arthur Olinto 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.