Prepare against Felipe Garcia Da Luz
Brazil · World #40,897 classical · FIDE ID 2158809
When preparing against Felipe Garcia Da Luz, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 56.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 69 games by Felipe Garcia Da Luz, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Felipe Garcia Da Luz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Felipe Garcia Da Luz 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 | 1,931 | 1,961 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 1,961 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,963 | 1,963 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 26 | 20 | 23 | 37.7% |
| As White | 39 | 21 | 8 | 10 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 30 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Felipe Garcia Da Luz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Felipe Garcia Da Luz's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 82.1% | 68.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 15.4% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Luz usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Luz usually continues Qe2 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Luz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Luz usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Luz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
Felipe Garcia Da Luz's chess games
All 69 games by Felipe Garcia Da Luz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 26 wins, 20 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Haroldo Cunha Jr Dos Santos | 2,103 | Blumenau Ann 100 Open | D30 |
| Apr 2016 | Marcelo Nascimento Pomar | 2,049 | ch-Catarinense | A08 |
| Mar 2015 | Kleber Renato P. Zimmermann | 1,946 | 61st ch-Santa Catarina State sf1 | B23 |
| Sep 2014 | Alvaro Alves de Almeida Junior | 1,881 | Florianopolis Ribeiro Neto Memorial | B25 |
| Mar 2015 | Waltercler Hille | 1,871 | 61st ch-Santa Catarina State sf1 | D90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Catarinense | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,815 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,967 |
| 18th American Continental | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,876 |
| Blumenau Santa Catarina Cup | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,830 |
| ch-Catarinense U20 | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,792 |
| 60th ch-Santa Catarina State sf2 | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,910 |
| 61st ch-Santa Catarina State sf1 | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 2,030 |
| Florianopolis Ribeiro Neto Memorial | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felipe Garcia Da Luz's chess games?
69 games by Felipe Garcia Da Luz, from Apr 2015 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 Felipe Garcia Da Luz has played.
What does Felipe Garcia Da Luz play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Felipe Garcia Da Luz opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felipe Garcia Da Luz answers 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Felipe Garcia Da Luz play as White?
As White, Felipe Garcia Da Luz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 56.3% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Felipe Garcia Da Luz play as Black?
As Black, Felipe Garcia Da Luz most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Felipe Garcia Da Luz's FIDE rating?
Felipe Garcia Da Luz is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid and 1,963 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,961 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Felipe Garcia Da Luz played?
Our database contains 69 games by Felipe Garcia Da Luz, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 20 draws, 23 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felipe Garcia Da Luz?
69 games by Felipe Garcia Da Luz 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.