Prepare against Carlos Henrique Luz Da Costa
Brazil · World #100,149 classical · FIDE ID 2198673
When preparing against Carlos Henrique Luz Da Costa, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (35%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 37.5% over 40 games.
Our database contains 222 games by Carlos Henrique Luz Da Costa, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Henrique Luz Da Costa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Henrique Luz Da Costa 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 | 1,729 | 1,729 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,766 | 1,775 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,735 | 1,735 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 222 | 66 | 18 | 138 | 29.7% |
| As White | 111 | 41 | 12 | 58 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 111 | 25 | 6 | 80 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Henrique Luz Da Costa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Henrique Luz Da Costa's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 97 | 87.4% | 38.1% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 9.9% | 81.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 38.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Costa usually continues Nf3 (30.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Costa usually continues Bf4 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Costa usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 81.8% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Costa usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Costa usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Costa usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 40 | 76.9% | 27.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 35.0% | 7.1% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 22.5% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Carlos Henrique Luz Da Costa's chess games
All 222 games by Carlos Henrique Luz Da Costa in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 66 wins, 18 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 40 | 15/6/19 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 16 | 8/0/8 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Alessandro Rodrigues Da Silva | 2,211 | ch-Maravilhosa Open | C00 |
| Nov 2016 | Marcelo Mendes Pint Ribeiro | 2,202 | Juiz de Fora Open | B40 |
| Nov 2018 | Jessica Trindade Hubner | 2,043 | Rio de Janeiro Padua Memorial 3rd | D05 |
| Nov 2015 | Francesco Noseda | 1,905 | Rio de Janeiro Primavera Open | D02 |
| May 2017 | Claudio Oliveira Da Silva | 1,831 | 2nd Guanabara CC Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA Amateur U1600 | 2019 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,437 |
| Juiz de Fora Open | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,796 |
| 4th Rio de Janeiro Duchamp Open | 2022 | 8 | 2 | 1,369 |
| ch-BRA Amateur U1800 | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 1,616 |
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,662 |
| 1st Niteroi Open | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,672 |
| Curitiba Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,744 |
| Sao Jose dos Campos Open | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,700 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Henrique Luz Da Costa's chess games?
222 games by Carlos Henrique Luz Da Costa, from Dec 2015 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 Henrique Luz Da Costa has played.
What does Carlos Henrique Luz Da Costa play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Carlos Henrique Luz Da Costa opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Henrique Luz Da Costa answers 1...e6 (77% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Carlos Henrique Luz Da Costa play as White?
As White, Carlos Henrique Luz Da Costa's most-played openings in our database are: London System (40 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Henrique Luz Da Costa play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Henrique Luz Da Costa most often plays: French Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Carlos Henrique Luz Da Costa's FIDE rating?
Carlos Henrique Luz Da Costa is currently rated 1,729 in classical chess, 1,766 in rapid and 1,735 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,729 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Carlos Henrique Luz Da Costa played?
Our database contains 222 games by Carlos Henrique Luz Da Costa, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 18 draws, 138 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Henrique Luz Da Costa?
222 games by Carlos Henrique Luz Da Costa 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.