Prepare against Carlos Gomes
Brazil · World #123,190 classical · FIDE ID 22705465
When preparing against Carlos Gomes, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 25.9% over 27 games.
Our database contains 275 games by Carlos Gomes, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Gomes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Gomes 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 | 1,665 | 1,721 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,724 | 1,724 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,729 | 1,729 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 275 | 88 | 60 | 127 | 32.0% |
| As White | 139 | 41 | 31 | 67 | 29.5% |
| As Black | 136 | 47 | 29 | 60 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Gomes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Gomes's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 135 | 97.1% | 41.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 41.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Gomes usually continues Nf3 (32.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Gomes usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gomes usually continues d3 (21.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Gomes usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gomes usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gomes usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 53.9% | 48.8% |
| c5 | 35 | 46.1% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 76.2% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 19.0% | 18.8% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
Carlos Gomes's chess games
All 275 games by Carlos Gomes in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 88 wins, 60 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 27 | 7/7/13 | 25.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A38 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Matheus Erick Silva Queiroz | 2,019 | 10th Joao Pessoa Fischer Memorial | D02 |
| Aug 2024 | Angelo Bil Ramos | 1,957 | 4th Niteroi Open | D61 |
| Jun 2019 | Fernando Stiegemeier | 1,938 | Cuiaba Contaud Open | D02 |
| Nov 2019 | Maximo Valerio Macedo | 1,922 | 1st Joao Pessoa de Assis Memorial | A05 |
| Mar 2017 | Raimundo Nascimento Felix | 1,900 | 1st Caldas Novas Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA Amateur U1800 | 2022 | 20 | 8.5 | 1,664 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 15 | 5 | 1,691 |
| ch-BRA Amateur U1600 | 2022 | 14 | 8 | 1,418 |
| 5th Florianopolis Open | 2019 | 10 | 4 | 1,672 |
| 6th Florianopolis Open | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 1,662 |
| 7th Florianopolis Open | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,607 |
| Brazil Foz do Iguacu Open | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,585 |
| 8th Florianopolis Open | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,666 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Gomes's chess games?
275 games by Carlos Gomes, from Mar 2016 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 Gomes has played.
What does Carlos Gomes play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Carlos Gomes opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Gomes answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Carlos Gomes play as White?
As White, Carlos Gomes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Italian Game (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Gomes play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Gomes most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Petrov's Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Carlos Gomes's FIDE rating?
Carlos Gomes is currently rated 1,665 in classical chess, 1,724 in rapid and 1,729 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,721 (May 2024).
How many games has Carlos Gomes played?
Our database contains 275 games by Carlos Gomes, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 60 draws, 127 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Gomes?
275 games by Carlos Gomes 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.