Prepare against Caua Lopes Santos
Brazil · World #57,095 classical · FIDE ID 44728220
When preparing against Caua Lopes Santos, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Caua Lopes Santos, covering Jul 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Caua Lopes Santos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Caua Lopes Santos 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 | 1,867 | 1,867 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,871 | 1,871 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,751 | 1,763 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 46.7% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 69.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 417 rated games against 334 different opponents, across 61 events in 2 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 | 99 | 51 | 14 | 34 | 51.5% | 1,687 | 1,655 | 7 |
| Rapid | 131 | 71 | 9 | 51 | 54.2% | 1,751 | 1,760 | 7 |
| Blitz | 103 | 44 | 2 | 57 | 42.7% | 1,732 | 1,649 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 164 | 43 | 13 | 108 | 26.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 109 | 78 | 10 | 21 | 71.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 58 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 99 | 52 | 8 | 39 | 1,774 | 1,803 |
| 2025 | 163 | 80 | 13 | 70 | 1,792 | 1,738 |
| 2024 | 92 | 50 | 8 | 34 | 1,687 | 1,706 |
| 2023 | 63 | 25 | 6 | 32 | 1,437 | 1,315 |
Where Caua Lopes Santos has played
Brazil (60) · Uruguay (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Caua Lopes Santos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Caua Lopes Santos's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 35.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.3% score
- …c5 (65% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Santos usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Caua Lopes Santos's chess games
All 30 games by Caua Lopes Santos in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - 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: 14 wins, 4 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Gustavo Ranulpho Pluschkat | 1,976 | Brazil Chess - Floripa | B06 |
| Jan 2026 | Agatha Hurba Nunes | 1,966 | Brazil Chess - Floripa | A15 |
| Jun 2024 | Augusto Cesar Rosa Silva | 1,920 | ch-BRA Amateurs U1700 | E61 |
| Jun 2024 | Guilherme Cancelier Costa Pinto | 1,800 | ch-BRA Amateurs U1700 | C02 |
| May 2024 | Pedro Yuki Yoshida Maset | 1,800 | ch-BRA Amateurs U1700 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,706 |
| ch-BRA Amateurs U1700 | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,952 |
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,890 |
| FESUEQ - Festival Sudeste por Equipes 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,802 |
| X SESC Caioba Open | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,683 |
| 10th Floripa Open 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,644 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Caua Lopes Santos's chess games?
30 games by Caua Lopes Santos, from Jul 2023 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 Caua Lopes Santos has played.
What does Caua Lopes Santos play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Caua Lopes Santos opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Caua Lopes Santos answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Caua Lopes Santos play as White?
As White, Caua Lopes Santos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Caua Lopes Santos play as Black?
As Black, Caua Lopes Santos most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Caua Lopes Santos's FIDE rating?
Caua Lopes Santos is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess, 1,871 in rapid and 1,751 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,867 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Caua Lopes Santos played?
Our database contains 30 games by Caua Lopes Santos, covering Jul 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 4 draws, 12 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Caua Lopes Santos?
30 games by Caua Lopes Santos 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.