Prepare against Elias Moyses Sobrinho
Brazil · World #44,895 classical · FIDE ID 2118785
When preparing against Elias Moyses Sobrinho, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as White, 18.2% over 22 games.
Our database contains 565 games by Elias Moyses Sobrinho, covering Nov 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Elias Moyses Sobrinho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elias Moyses Sobrinho 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 | 1,914 | 1,980 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,830 | 1,938 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,875 | 1,891 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 565 | 241 | 110 | 214 | 42.7% |
| As White | 279 | 119 | 61 | 99 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 286 | 122 | 49 | 115 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elias Moyses Sobrinho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elias Moyses Sobrinho's side.
First moves as White (279 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 190 | 68.1% | 50.3% |
| e4 | 59 | 21.1% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 10.0% | 69.6% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 50.3% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Sobrinho usually continues c4 (43.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Sobrinho usually continues c4 (64.4% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Sobrinho usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Sobrinho usually continues Nf3 (37.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Sobrinho usually continues Nf3 (81.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Sobrinho usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 92 | 66.7% | 51.1% |
| Nf6 | 29 | 21.0% | 60.3% |
| e6 | 9 | 6.5% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 6 | 4.3% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 73.5% | 59.8% |
| d5 | 21 | 25.3% | 47.6% |
Elias Moyses Sobrinho's chess games
All 565 games by Elias Moyses Sobrinho in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - Sep 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: 241 wins, 110 draws, 214 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 39 | 17/5/17 | 43.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 28 | 16/6/6 | 57.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 26 | 14/7/5 | 53.8% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 22 | 4/7/11 | 18.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 88 | 38/13/37 | 43.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 28 | 10/6/12 | 35.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 28 | 14/5/9 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 18/5/4 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Leonardo Bispo | 2,244 | Caioba Telecom Open | C42 |
| Nov 2023 | Ryan Wesley Da Costa Caetano | 2,235 | ch-Catarinense | D53 |
| Oct 2017 | Guillermo Malbran | 2,232 | 1st Brazil AXPG Open | B01 |
| Feb 2017 | Gabriel Curi | 2,231 | 1st Montevideo Duchamp Cup | D88 |
| Oct 2014 | Moacir Canella Bortoloso | 2,190 | 10th American Continental | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pan American U2000 | 2024 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,888 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,028 |
| Caioba Telecom Open | 2018 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,981 |
| Cuiaba Contaud Open | 2022 | 15 | 8 | 2,030 |
| ch-BRA Amateur U2200 | 2022 | 12 | 5 | 1,831 |
| 14th American Continental | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,890 |
| 87th ch-BRA | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,919 |
| 15th American Continental | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,831 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elias Moyses Sobrinho's chess games?
565 games by Elias Moyses Sobrinho, from Nov 2012 to Sep 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 Elias Moyses Sobrinho has played.
What does Elias Moyses Sobrinho play on the first move as White?
Across 279 games with White in our database, Elias Moyses Sobrinho opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elias Moyses Sobrinho answers 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Elias Moyses Sobrinho play as White?
As White, Elias Moyses Sobrinho's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (39 games, 43.6% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 279 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elias Moyses Sobrinho play as Black?
As Black, Elias Moyses Sobrinho most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (88 games, 43.2% win rate); English Opening (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (28 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 286 games.
What is Elias Moyses Sobrinho's FIDE rating?
Elias Moyses Sobrinho is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess, 1,830 in rapid and 1,875 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,980 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Elias Moyses Sobrinho played?
Our database contains 565 games by Elias Moyses Sobrinho, covering Nov 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 241 wins, 110 draws, 214 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elias Moyses Sobrinho?
565 games by Elias Moyses Sobrinho 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.