Prepare against Emerson de Sousa Veiga
Brazil · World #10,630 classical · FIDE ID 2151898
When preparing against Emerson de Sousa Veiga, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 451 games by Emerson de Sousa Veiga, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emerson de Sousa Veiga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emerson de Sousa Veiga 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 | 2,160 | 2,160 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,271 | 2,271 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,098 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 451 | 197 | 63 | 191 | 43.7% |
| As White | 222 | 96 | 32 | 94 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 229 | 101 | 31 | 97 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emerson de Sousa Veiga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emerson de Sousa Veiga's side.
First moves as White (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 202 | 91.0% | 50.5% |
| d4 | 18 | 8.1% | 47.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 50.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Veiga usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Veiga usually continues Nf3 (36.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Veiga usually continues d4 (53.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 47.2% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Veiga usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Veiga usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Veiga usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 100 | 99.0% | 51.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 97.6% | 52.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Emerson de Sousa Veiga's chess games
All 451 games by Emerson de Sousa Veiga in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 197 wins, 63 draws, 191 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 30 | 17/2/11 | 56.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 13/1/14 | 46.4% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 46 | 19/12/15 | 41.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 11/2/6 | 57.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Andrey Rychagov | 2,546 | Titled Tue | B80 |
| Aug 2020 | Erik Blomqvist | 2,537 | Titled Tue | B43 |
| Apr 2021 | V S Rathanvel | 2,445 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | A00 |
| Feb 2021 | Nikolay Bodnar | 2,434 | Titled Tue | C78 |
| Jul 2020 | Aleksander Hnydiuk | 2,411 | Titled Tue | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 275 | 119 | 2,180 |
| 87th ch-BRA | 2021 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,237 |
| ch-Paraense | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,019 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 2,266 |
| 7th Florianopolis Open | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,955 |
| Belem FEXPA | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,056 |
| Sao Paulo Carnaval Open | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,028 |
| 3rd Maraba Open | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emerson de Sousa Veiga's chess games?
451 games by Emerson de Sousa Veiga, from Nov 2012 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 Emerson de Sousa Veiga has played.
What does Emerson de Sousa Veiga play on the first move as White?
Across 222 games with White in our database, Emerson de Sousa Veiga opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emerson de Sousa Veiga answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Emerson de Sousa Veiga play as White?
As White, Emerson de Sousa Veiga's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 56.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 222 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emerson de Sousa Veiga play as Black?
As Black, Emerson de Sousa Veiga most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (46 games, 41.3% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 229 games.
What is Emerson de Sousa Veiga's FIDE rating?
Emerson de Sousa Veiga is currently rated 2,160 in classical chess, 2,271 in rapid and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,160 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Emerson de Sousa Veiga played?
Our database contains 451 games by Emerson de Sousa Veiga, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 197 wins, 63 draws, 191 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emerson de Sousa Veiga?
451 games by Emerson de Sousa Veiga 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.