Prepare against Eduardo de Sousa Lima
Brazil · World #36,270 classical · FIDE ID 22784764
Our database contains 32 games by Eduardo de Sousa Lima, covering Oct 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eduardo de Sousa Lima's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eduardo de Sousa Lima 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 | 1,953 | 1,978 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 1,948 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 1,972 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 17 | 5 | 10 | 53.1% |
| As White | 15 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 66.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eduardo de Sousa Lima's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eduardo de Sousa Lima's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Lima usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Lima usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 77.8% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Eduardo de Sousa Lima's chess games
All 32 games by Eduardo de Sousa Lima in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - 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: 17 wins, 5 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Alfeu Junior Varela Bueno | 2,190 | 90th ch-BRA | C10 |
| Dec 2024 | C Pinto | 2,073 | 90th ch-BRA | A58 |
| Aug 2021 | Werton Alvarenga Bastos | 1,936 | ch-TERESINA sf | A52 |
| Jul 2024 | Ramon Domingos Cunha Silva | 1,900 | 7th Jose de Freitas Open | E01 |
| Dec 2024 | Heitor Oliveira Costa | 1,869 | 90th ch-BRA | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90th ch-BRA | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,063 |
| ch-Teresina | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,855 |
| ch-TERESINA sf | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 2,024 |
| ch-Teresina Piauiense sf3 | 2021 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,045 |
| 7th Jose de Freitas Open | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,043 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eduardo de Sousa Lima's chess games?
32 games by Eduardo de Sousa Lima, from Oct 2021 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 Eduardo de Sousa Lima has played.
What does Eduardo de Sousa Lima play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Eduardo de Sousa Lima opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eduardo de Sousa Lima answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Eduardo de Sousa Lima play as White?
As White, Eduardo de Sousa Lima's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eduardo de Sousa Lima play as Black?
As Black, Eduardo de Sousa Lima most often plays: Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Eduardo de Sousa Lima's FIDE rating?
Eduardo de Sousa Lima is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Eduardo de Sousa Lima played?
Our database contains 32 games by Eduardo de Sousa Lima, covering Oct 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 5 draws, 10 losses (53.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eduardo de Sousa Lima?
32 games by Eduardo de Sousa Lima 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.