Prepare against Lucas Do Valle Cardoso
IM · Brazil · World #1,696 classical · FIDE ID 2163144
Our database contains 1,081 games by Lucas Do Valle Cardoso, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lucas Do Valle Cardoso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucas Do Valle Cardoso 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 | 2,399 | 2,414 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,428 | 2,438 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,367 | 2,442 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,081 | 575 | 152 | 354 | 53.2% |
| As White | 555 | 328 | 71 | 156 | 59.1% |
| As Black | 526 | 247 | 81 | 198 | 47.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (555 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 488 | 87.9% | 65.3% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 5.0% | 71.4% |
| d4 | 26 | 4.7% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 8 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 65.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues Nf3 (61.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues Nf3 (66.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues d4 (72.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (233 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 156 | 67.0% | 57.4% |
| c5 | 68 | 29.2% | 55.1% |
| c6 | 6 | 2.6% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 113 | 62.1% | 53.5% |
| Nf6 | 69 | 37.9% | 51.4% |
Lucas Do Valle Cardoso's chess games
All 1,081 games by Lucas Do Valle Cardoso in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 575 wins, 152 draws, 354 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 83 | 53/7/23 | 63.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 25/3/16 | 56.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 23 | 16/3/4 | 69.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 22 | 14/4/4 | 63.6% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 20 | 12/1/7 | 60.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 16 | 13/1/2 | 81.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 68 | 35/4/29 | 51.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 35 | 19/2/14 | 54.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 16/5/13 | 47.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 32 | 13/4/15 | 40.6% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 29 | 18/2/9 | 62.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 22 | 11/3/8 | 50.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 11/7/3 | 52.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 6/5/10 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,795 | Titled Tue Late | B15 |
| Oct 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,677 | Titled Tue Late | C65 |
| Apr 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,659 | Titled Tue | A13 |
| Aug 2020 | Mihail Kobalia | 2,614 | Titled Tue | B43 |
| Jul 2023 | Alexandr Fier | 2,604 | Florianopolis Winter Open | B57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 414 | 232.5 | 2,336 |
| Sao Paulo Carnaval Open | 2020 | 20 | 14 | 2,107 |
| Junior Speed Qual Americas | 2021 | 14 | 1.5 | 2,142 |
| ch-BRA U20 | 2021 | 12 | 8 | 2,043 |
| ch-BRA Amateur U2200 | 2019 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,957 |
| ch-BRA U16 | 2018 | 12 | 8 | 1,924 |
| Blumenau STD Open | 2018 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,109 |
| 87th ch-BRA | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,003 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Christopher Woojin Yoo (16 games) · Alexandr Fier (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucas Do Valle Cardoso's chess games?
1,081 games by Lucas Do Valle Cardoso, from Nov 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 Lucas Do Valle Cardoso has played.
What does Lucas Do Valle Cardoso play on the first move as White?
Across 555 games with White in our database, Lucas Do Valle Cardoso opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucas Do Valle Cardoso answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Lucas Do Valle Cardoso play as White?
As White, Lucas Do Valle Cardoso's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (83 games, 63.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (44 games, 56.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (23 games, 69.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 555 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucas Do Valle Cardoso play as Black?
As Black, Lucas Do Valle Cardoso most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (68 games, 51.5% win rate); Italian Game (35 games, 54.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 526 games.
What is Lucas Do Valle Cardoso's FIDE rating?
Lucas Do Valle Cardoso is currently rated 2,399 in classical chess, 2,428 in rapid and 2,367 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,414 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Lucas Do Valle Cardoso played?
Our database contains 1,081 games by Lucas Do Valle Cardoso, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 575 wins, 152 draws, 354 losses (53.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucas Do Valle Cardoso?
1,081 games by Lucas Do Valle Cardoso 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.