Prepare against Gastao Da Cunha
Brazil · World #76,018 classical · FIDE ID 2101505
When preparing against Gastao Da Cunha, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (59%).
Our database contains 129 games by Gastao Da Cunha, covering Dec 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gastao Da Cunha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gastao Da Cunha 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 | 1,802 | 1,853 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,772 | 1,781 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,709 | 1,800 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 52 | 24 | 53 | 40.3% |
| As White | 64 | 28 | 13 | 23 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 65 | 24 | 11 | 30 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gastao Da Cunha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gastao Da Cunha's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 78.1% | 62.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 14.1% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Cunha usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Cunha usually continues Bc4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Cunha usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Cunha usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Cunha usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 90.6% | 44.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 59.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Gastao Da Cunha's chess games
All 129 games by Gastao Da Cunha in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2020 - 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: 52 wins, 24 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Rodrigo Vilas Boas De Souza | 1,932 | ch-BRA Amateurs U2000 | C02 |
| Jun 2024 | Edmundo Roberto Ramos Azevedo | 1,917 | ch-BRA Amateurs U2000 | B01 |
| May 2024 | Emerson Soares Da Silva | 1,899 | ch-BRA Amateurs U2000 | B20 |
| Jan 2022 | Victor Ignacio dos Santos Valcarcel | 1,893 | 8th Florianopolis Open | C10 |
| Jan 2021 | Jacson Henrique Gatelli | 1,885 | 7th Florianopolis Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRA ch-SC | 2005 | 12 | 4 | 2,064 |
| 7th Florianopolis Open | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,873 |
| 8th Florianopolis Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,964 |
| ch-Pan American U1700 | 2021 | 9 | 7 | 1,717 |
| ch-Pan American U2000 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,770 |
| Brasilia Taca Open | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 2,183 |
| Indaial JASC Open | 2004 | 7 | 2 | 2,145 |
| ch-BRA Amateurs U2000 | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,125 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gastao Da Cunha's chess games?
129 games by Gastao Da Cunha, from Dec 2020 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 Gastao Da Cunha has played.
What does Gastao Da Cunha play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Gastao Da Cunha opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gastao Da Cunha answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Gastao Da Cunha play as White?
As White, Gastao Da Cunha's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Bishop's Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gastao Da Cunha play as Black?
As Black, Gastao Da Cunha most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Horwitz Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Gastao Da Cunha's FIDE rating?
Gastao Da Cunha is currently rated 1,802 in classical chess, 1,772 in rapid and 1,709 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,853 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Gastao Da Cunha played?
Our database contains 129 games by Gastao Da Cunha, covering Dec 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 24 draws, 53 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gastao Da Cunha?
129 games by Gastao Da Cunha 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.