Prepare against Erica Kobayashi
Brazil · World #111,355 classical · FIDE ID 538011697
When preparing against Erica Kobayashi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%).
Our database contains 41 games by Erica Kobayashi, covering Dec 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erica Kobayashi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erica Kobayashi 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 | 1,698 | 1,704 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,684 | 1,805 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,570 | 1,589 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 39.0% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erica Kobayashi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erica Kobayashi's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kobayashi usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Kobayashi usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Kobayashi usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 50.0% | 68.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Erica Kobayashi's chess games
All 41 games by Erica Kobayashi in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2024 - 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A93 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2003 | Vanessa Feliciano Ebert | 1,973 | ch-BRA U20 Girls | C14 |
| May 2003 | Suellen Daiane Staloch | 1,945 | ch-BRA U20 Girls | B07 |
| May 2003 | Andrea Fanganielo | 1,944 | ch-BRA U20 Girls | B14 |
| May 2001 | Juliana Sayumi Terao | 1,896 | ch-BRA U16 Girls | C58 |
| Jan 2025 | Ribeiro Carrico,Victor Hugo | 1,813 | 11th Floripa Open | C64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA U20 Girls | 2003 | 11 | 8 | 2,095 |
| ch-BRA U16 Girls | 2002 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,018 |
| 11th Floripa Open | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,617 |
| ch-Paulista 4 w | 2000 | 5 | 1 | – |
| ch-Paulista w 1a etapa | 2001 | 4 | 2 | – |
| 5th Itau Cup | 2001 | 2 | 0 | 1,984 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erica Kobayashi's chess games?
41 games by Erica Kobayashi, from Dec 2024 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 Erica Kobayashi has played.
What does Erica Kobayashi play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Erica Kobayashi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erica Kobayashi answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Erica Kobayashi play as White?
As White, Erica Kobayashi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erica Kobayashi play as Black?
As Black, Erica Kobayashi most often plays: Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Erica Kobayashi's FIDE rating?
Erica Kobayashi is currently rated 1,698 in classical chess, 1,684 in rapid and 1,570 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,704 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Erica Kobayashi played?
Our database contains 41 games by Erica Kobayashi, covering Dec 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erica Kobayashi?
41 games by Erica Kobayashi 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.