Prepare against Diogo Miguel Braz Sousa
PRT · World #53,034 classical · FIDE ID 1945556
Our database contains 31 games by Diogo Miguel Braz Sousa, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Diogo Miguel Braz Sousa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Diogo Miguel Braz Sousa 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 | 1,881 | 1,881 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,944 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,860 | 1,985 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 19.4% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Diogo Miguel Braz Sousa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Diogo Miguel Braz Sousa's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 56.3% | 22.2% |
| d4 | 7 | 43.8% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 22.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Sousa usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Sousa usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Sousa usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Sousa usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sousa usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Diogo Miguel Braz Sousa's chess games
All 31 games by Diogo Miguel Braz Sousa in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - Aug 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: 6 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Manuel Cabete | 1,832 | Portugal CN Jovens 2025-26 - U20 | A46 |
| May 2026 | Prado,Vitor | 1,823 | Silves Open 2026 | A00 |
| May 2026 | Coelho,J | 1,761 | Silves Open 2026 | A40 |
| May 2026 | Correia,Pedro Mourao Soares | 1,673 | Silves Open 2026 | C41 |
| May 2026 | Opatskyy,Nazariy | 1,571 | Silves Open 2026 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silves Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,927 |
| Ferreira do Alentejo 2nd | 2019 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,469 |
| 1st Ferreira do Alentejo Open | 2018 | 8 | 2 | 1,659 |
| Portugal CN Jovens 2025-26 - U20 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,800 |
| Torneio Queima das Fitas 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,762 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Diogo Miguel Braz Sousa's chess games?
31 games by Diogo Miguel Braz Sousa, from Jun 2015 to Aug 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 Diogo Miguel Braz Sousa has played.
What does Diogo Miguel Braz Sousa play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Diogo Miguel Braz Sousa opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Diogo Miguel Braz Sousa answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Diogo Miguel Braz Sousa play as White?
As White, Diogo Miguel Braz Sousa's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Diogo Miguel Braz Sousa play as Black?
As Black, Diogo Miguel Braz Sousa most often plays: Ruy Lopez (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Diogo Miguel Braz Sousa's FIDE rating?
Diogo Miguel Braz Sousa is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,860 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,881 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Diogo Miguel Braz Sousa played?
Our database contains 31 games by Diogo Miguel Braz Sousa, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Diogo Miguel Braz Sousa?
31 games by Diogo Miguel Braz Sousa 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.