Prepare against Atahander Souza
Brazil · World #51,232 classical · FIDE ID 2125692
When preparing against Atahander Souza, expect 1.b3 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 47.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 76 games by Atahander Souza, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Atahander Souza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Atahander 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 | 1,888 | 1,946 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,018 | 2,024 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,033 | 2,033 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 33 | 14 | 29 | 43.4% |
| As White | 38 | 20 | 5 | 13 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 38 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Atahander Souza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Atahander Souza's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 21 | 55.3% | 52.4% |
| e4 | 13 | 34.2% | 65.4% |
| f4 | 2 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 55% of White games, 52.4% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Souza usually continues e3 (38.9% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Souza usually continues Bb2 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Souza usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 65.4% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Souza usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Souza usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Souza usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 65.0% | 57.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.0% | 83.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Atahander Souza's chess games
All 76 games by Atahander Souza in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 33 wins, 14 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 21 | 10/2/9 | 47.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Liduino Furtado De Vjunior | 2,097 | 8th Florianopolis Open | A03 |
| May 2009 | Tiago Batista Oliveira | 2,078 | 1st Goiania CXNH | C35 |
| Aug 2013 | Francisco Serra Azul Neto | 1,979 | ch-Brasilia 53rd | B00 |
| Apr 2012 | Thiago de Melo Neves E Chaves | 1,956 | Brasilia IRT | C42 |
| Apr 2012 | Claudio Santos Sergio Filho | 1,920 | Brasilia IRT | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Brasilia City | 2023 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,601 |
| ch-Brasilia 53rd | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,857 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,716 |
| Brasilia IRT | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,059 |
| 8th Florianopolis Open | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,025 |
| 6th Florianopolis Open | 2020 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,906 |
| Goiania Regional Center East | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,639 |
| Brasilia Viva Caissa Open | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,883 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Atahander Souza's chess games?
76 games by Atahander Souza, from Jul 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 Atahander Souza has played.
What does Atahander Souza play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Atahander Souza opens with 1.b3 (55% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Atahander Souza answers 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games).
What openings does Atahander Souza play as White?
As White, Atahander Souza's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Atahander Souza play as Black?
As Black, Atahander Souza most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Atahander Souza's FIDE rating?
Atahander Souza is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess, 2,018 in rapid and 2,033 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,946 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Atahander Souza played?
Our database contains 76 games by Atahander Souza, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 14 draws, 29 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Atahander Souza?
76 games by Atahander 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.