Prepare against Carlos Alexandre De Lima
Brazil · World #24,291 classical · FIDE ID 2120763
Our database contains 175 games by Carlos Alexandre De Lima, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Alexandre De Lima's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Alexandre De Lima 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 | 2,023 | 2,107 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,109 | 2,158 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,060 | 2,128 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 94 | 22 | 59 | 53.7% |
| As White | 89 | 51 | 15 | 23 | 57.3% |
| As Black | 86 | 43 | 7 | 36 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Alexandre De Lima's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Alexandre De Lima's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 95.5% | 66.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 66.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Lima usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Lima usually continues f4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Lima usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Lima usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Lima usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Lima usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 19 | 52.8% | 52.6% |
| c6 | 13 | 36.1% | 76.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 58.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 13 | 36.1% | 42.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Carlos Alexandre De Lima's chess games
All 175 games by Carlos Alexandre De Lima in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 94 wins, 22 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 14/0/11 | 56.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A41 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | MIa Macedo | 2,339 | 90th ch-BRA | B07 |
| Oct 2014 | Silvio Cunha Pereira | 2,335 | 10th American Continental | C36 |
| Jan 2010 | Yago De Moura Santiago | 2,256 | 2nd Joao Pessoa Fischer Memorial | B33 |
| Jun 2011 | Neri da Silva Silveira Filho | 2,245 | 4th Recife Arraes Memorial | B11 |
| Nov 2011 | Norman Chadwick | 2,196 | Latin Cup | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrolina Cordioli Memorial Open | 2008 | 14 | 8 | 1,977 |
| Agua Preta Open | 2017 | 12 | 5 | 1,802 |
| Maceio | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,131 |
| 10th American Continental | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 2,073 |
| 90th ch-BRA | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 2,119 |
| Latin Cup | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,128 |
| Maceio Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,175 |
| ch-BRA sf | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,958 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Alexandre De Lima's chess games?
175 games by Carlos Alexandre De Lima, from Sep 2009 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 Carlos Alexandre De Lima has played.
What does Carlos Alexandre De Lima play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Carlos Alexandre De Lima opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Alexandre De Lima answers 1...d6 (53% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...d6 (36% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Carlos Alexandre De Lima play as White?
As White, Carlos Alexandre De Lima's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 71.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Alexandre De Lima play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Alexandre De Lima most often plays: Pirc Defense (25 games, 56.0% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Albin Countergambit (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Carlos Alexandre De Lima's FIDE rating?
Carlos Alexandre De Lima is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess, 2,109 in rapid and 2,060 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Carlos Alexandre De Lima played?
Our database contains 175 games by Carlos Alexandre De Lima, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 22 draws, 59 losses (53.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Alexandre De Lima?
175 games by Carlos Alexandre De Lima 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.