Prepare against Carina D`souza
Canada · World #60,832 classical · FIDE ID 2635550
When preparing against Carina D`souza, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 55 games by Carina D`souza, covering Aug 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Carina D`souza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carina D`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 | 1,853 | 1,863 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,814 | 1,814 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,735 | 1,735 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 15 | 10 | 30 | 27.3% |
| As White | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 29.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 253 rated games against 214 different opponents, across 40 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 217 | 84 | 51 | 82 | 38.7% | 1,654 | 1,631 | 12 |
| Rapid | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | – | – | 2 |
| Blitz | 30 | 13 | 3 | 14 | 43.3% | 1,890 | 1,744 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 98 | 19 | 23 | 56 | 19.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 61 | 37 | 11 | 13 | 60.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 5 vs WFM · 10 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 40 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1,775 | 1,775 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1,930 | 2,330 |
| 2024 | 31 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 1,778 | 1,795 |
| 2023 | 55 | 24 | 12 | 19 | 1,672 | 1,713 |
| 2022 | 92 | 34 | 23 | 35 | 1,724 | 1,673 |
| 2021 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 1,752 | 1,686 |
| 2020 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1,387 | 1,298 |
| 2019 | 37 | 15 | 6 | 16 | 1,462 | 1,369 |
Where Carina D`souza has played
Canada (33) · United States (4) · India (1) · Romania (1) · Uruguay (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carina D`souza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carina D`souza's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 95.8% | 32.6% |
| a3 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 32.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — D`souza usually continues Nf3 (11.1% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — D`souza usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — D`souza usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — D`souza usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 66.7% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
Carina D`souza's chess games
All 55 games by Carina D`souza in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - Oct 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: 15 wins, 10 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Miguel Medina Paz | 2,368 | Titled Tue Late | D41 |
| Dec 2024 | Jan Boder | 2,324 | Titled Tue Late | C46 |
| Apr 2023 | Svitlana Demchenko | 2,183 | ch-CAN w | E73 |
| Feb 2024 | Eduardo Cesar Da Matta | 2,047 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Nov 2022 | Hemant Srinivasan | 1,864 | Banff Open | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 24 | 4 | 1,871 |
| Kingston Canada zt w | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,684 |
| Canadian zt w | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,898 |
| Banff Open | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 1,978 |
| ch-CAN w | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 1,742 |
| ch-Pan American U16 Girls | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,543 |
| 32nd North American Open | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carina D`souza's chess games?
55 games by Carina D`souza, from Aug 2019 to Oct 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 Carina D`souza has played.
What does Carina D`souza play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Carina D`souza opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.a3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carina D`souza answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Carina D`souza play as White?
As White, Carina D`souza's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carina D`souza play as Black?
As Black, Carina D`souza most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Carina D`souza's FIDE rating?
Carina D`souza is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess, 1,814 in rapid and 1,735 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,863 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Carina D`souza played?
Our database contains 55 games by Carina D`souza, covering Aug 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 10 draws, 30 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carina D`souza?
55 games by Carina D`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.