Prepare against Eduardo Thelio Limp
IM · Brazil · World #5,204 classical · FIDE ID 2100207
When preparing against Eduardo Thelio Limp, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 38.7% over 31 games.
Our database contains 1,068 games by Eduardo Thelio Limp, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eduardo Thelio Limp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eduardo Thelio Limp 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 | 2,268 | 2,447 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,367 | 2,381 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,253 | 2,362 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,068 | 539 | 311 | 218 | 50.5% |
| As White | 533 | 278 | 164 | 91 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 535 | 261 | 147 | 127 | 48.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eduardo Thelio Limp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eduardo Thelio Limp's side.
First moves as White (533 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 272 | 51.0% | 67.6% |
| Nf3 | 121 | 22.7% | 68.6% |
| e4 | 117 | 22.0% | 69.2% |
| c4 | 12 | 2.3% | 54.2% |
| g3 | 6 | 1.1% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Limp usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Limp usually continues Nf3 (68.9% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Limp usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 68.6% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Limp usually continues d4 (69.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Limp usually continues d4 (63.3% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Limp usually continues e3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (278 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 217 | 78.1% | 63.6% |
| e5 | 22 | 7.9% | 52.3% |
| b6 | 10 | 3.6% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 2.9% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.8% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 113 | 64.2% | 63.3% |
| d5 | 46 | 26.1% | 52.2% |
| b6 | 7 | 4.0% | 85.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.8% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Eduardo Thelio Limp's chess games
All 1,068 games by Eduardo Thelio Limp in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 539 wins, 311 draws, 218 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 85 | 43/31/11 | 50.6% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 71 | 36/19/16 | 50.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 59 | 27/24/8 | 45.8% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 23 | 15/6/2 | 65.2% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 23 | 14/6/3 | 60.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 13/3/4 | 65.0% |
| A48 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 9/9/1 | 47.4% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 12/2/4 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 16 | 9/6/1 | 56.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 109 | 67/15/27 | 61.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 31 | 12/13/6 | 38.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 13/11/6 | 43.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 30 | 12/10/8 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 14/5/4 | 60.9% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| A12 | English Opening | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2000 | Gilberto Milos | 2,620 | Sao Paulo zt 2.4 | A48 |
| May 2004 | Andres Rodriguez Vila | 2,556 | Sao Paulo CXSP Open | B27 |
| Mar 2000 | Nikola Mitkov | 2,547 | 2nd Vince Toth Memorial | D02 |
| Oct 1997 | Sergio Slipak | 2,515 | 1st Itau Mercosul Cup | A43 |
| Feb 1999 | Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo | 2,491 | Vince Toth Memorial 1st | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA sf | 2006 | 52 | 33 | 2,370 |
| ch-BRA | 2004 | 44 | 25 | 2,376 |
| ch-Paulista | 2006 | 25 | 19 | 2,492 |
| ch-Rio de Janeiro Estadual | 2021 | 24 | 19 | 2,296 |
| Rio de Janeiro | 2003 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,446 |
| Sao Paulo zt 2.4 | 2005 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,388 |
| Rio de Janeiro Fexerj | 2014 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,412 |
| ch-Sao Paulo | 2002 | 17 | 13.5 | 2,589 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Everaldo Matsuura (25 games) · Wagner Peixoto Guimaraes (17 games) · Edson Kenji Tsuboi (15 games) · Rafael Leitao (15 games) · Herman C. Van Riemsdijk (13 games) · Diego Rafael Di Berardino (13 games) · Darcy Lima (12 games) · Andres Rodriguez Vila (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eduardo Thelio Limp's chess games?
1,068 games by Eduardo Thelio Limp, from Apr 2003 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 Thelio Limp has played.
What does Eduardo Thelio Limp play on the first move as White?
Across 533 games with White in our database, Eduardo Thelio Limp opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eduardo Thelio Limp answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games).
What openings does Eduardo Thelio Limp play as White?
As White, Eduardo Thelio Limp's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (85 games, 50.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (71 games, 50.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (59 games, 45.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 533 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eduardo Thelio Limp play as Black?
As Black, Eduardo Thelio Limp most often plays: Sicilian (109 games, 61.5% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 43.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 535 games.
What is Eduardo Thelio Limp's FIDE rating?
Eduardo Thelio Limp is currently rated 2,268 in classical chess, 2,367 in rapid and 2,253 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,447 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Eduardo Thelio Limp played?
Our database contains 1,068 games by Eduardo Thelio Limp, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 539 wins, 311 draws, 218 losses (50.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eduardo Thelio Limp?
1,068 games by Eduardo Thelio Limp 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.