Prepare against Eduardo Passos Coutinho
Brazil · World #84,574 classical · FIDE ID 2115425
When preparing against Eduardo Passos Coutinho, expect 1.e4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 252 games by Eduardo Passos Coutinho, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eduardo Passos Coutinho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eduardo Passos Coutinho 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 | 1,775 | 1,826 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,896 | 1,896 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 252 | 73 | 60 | 119 | 29.0% |
| As White | 121 | 33 | 32 | 56 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 131 | 40 | 28 | 63 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eduardo Passos Coutinho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eduardo Passos Coutinho's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 40.5% | 46.9% |
| c4 | 36 | 29.8% | 40.3% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 24.0% | 32.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Coutinho usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Coutinho usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Coutinho usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 40.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Coutinho usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Coutinho usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Coutinho usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 50.0% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 13 | 21.7% | 15.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 8.3% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 8.3% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 82.0% | 35.4% |
| f5 | 3 | 6.0% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Eduardo Passos Coutinho's chess games
All 252 games by Eduardo Passos Coutinho in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 73 wins, 60 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Kelsen Rosas Azevedo | 2,111 | ch-Rio de Janeiro Open | D02 |
| Jun 2015 | Claudionor Alcides Lima Pirola | 2,102 | 3rd Rio de Janeiro Borensztajn Open | A36 |
| Jun 2015 | Ronaldo Rabelo Sampaio | 2,071 | 3rd Rio de Janeiro Borensztajn Open | A24 |
| Apr 2011 | Jorge Antonio Torres Chaves | 2,009 | Sao Paulo Braga Open | D03 |
| Mar 2018 | Vieira,Pablo Costa | 1,977 | 9th Joao Pessoa Fischer Memorial | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA Amateur U1800 | 2018 | 14 | 6 | 1,557 |
| 15th American Continental | 2019 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,497 |
| ch-BRA Amateur | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,705 |
| 2nd Sao Paulo Braga Memorial | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,623 |
| Latin Cup | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,933 |
| Sao Paulo Braga Open | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,084 |
| ch-Manaus Region sf | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,836 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 7 | 1 | 1,514 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eduardo Passos Coutinho's chess games?
252 games by Eduardo Passos Coutinho, from Oct 2006 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 Passos Coutinho has played.
What does Eduardo Passos Coutinho play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Eduardo Passos Coutinho opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eduardo Passos Coutinho answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games).
What openings does Eduardo Passos Coutinho play as White?
As White, Eduardo Passos Coutinho's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (20 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eduardo Passos Coutinho play as Black?
As Black, Eduardo Passos Coutinho most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Eduardo Passos Coutinho's FIDE rating?
Eduardo Passos Coutinho is currently rated 1,775 in classical chess, 1,896 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,826 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Eduardo Passos Coutinho played?
Our database contains 252 games by Eduardo Passos Coutinho, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 60 draws, 119 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eduardo Passos Coutinho?
252 games by Eduardo Passos Coutinho 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.