Prepare against Gustavo Horokoski De Souza
Brazil · World #34,098 classical · FIDE ID 2146584
Our database contains 820 games by Gustavo Horokoski De Souza, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gustavo Horokoski De Souza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gustavo Horokoski De Souza 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 | 1,963 | 2,002 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 1,977 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,928 | 1,968 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 820 | 251 | 116 | 453 | 30.6% |
| As White | 405 | 133 | 64 | 208 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 415 | 118 | 52 | 245 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gustavo Horokoski De Souza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gustavo Horokoski De Souza's side.
First moves as White (403 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 225 | 55.8% | 40.2% |
| c4 | 127 | 31.5% | 46.5% |
| e4 | 32 | 7.9% | 26.6% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 4.2% | 41.2% |
| c3 | 2 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 40.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Souza usually continues c4 (29.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Souza usually continues c4 (50.8% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Souza usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 46.5% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Souza usually continues Nc3 (41.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Souza usually continues Nc3 (43.2% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Souza usually continues Nc3 (46.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 171 | 86.4% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 20 | 10.1% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 108 | 79.4% | 31.5% |
| d5 | 26 | 19.1% | 44.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Gustavo Horokoski De Souza's chess games
All 820 games by Gustavo Horokoski De Souza in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - Aug 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: 251 wins, 116 draws, 453 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 45 | 20/6/19 | 44.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 30 | 11/2/17 | 36.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 29 | 7/0/22 | 24.1% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 9/3/13 | 36.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 22 | 9/3/10 | 40.9% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 4/4/14 | 18.2% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| E08 | Catalan | 19 | 4/9/6 | 21.1% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 10/0/7 | 58.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 46 | 11/8/27 | 23.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 35 | 15/4/16 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 29 | 10/4/15 | 34.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 28 | 5/4/19 | 17.9% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 2/7/18 | 7.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 7/2/17 | 26.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 23 | 13/4/6 | 56.5% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Alexey Kornyukov | 2,452 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Oct 2023 | Pierre Barbot | 2,428 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
| Oct 2023 | Viktor Dmitrenko | 2,395 | Titled Tue Early | C02 |
| Dec 2024 | Bence Pribelszky | 2,392 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
| Mar 2023 | Aron Pasti | 2,378 | Titled Tue Late | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 477 | 149 | 2,014 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 48 | 13.5 | 1,993 |
| Caioba Telecom Open | 2018 | 21 | 12 | 1,937 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 20 | 6 | 2,041 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 19 | 7 | 1,980 |
| ch-Parana | 2017 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,825 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,209 |
| Maringa ch-Parana | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gustavo Horokoski De Souza's chess games?
820 games by Gustavo Horokoski De Souza, from Aug 2012 to Aug 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 Gustavo Horokoski De Souza has played.
What does Gustavo Horokoski De Souza play on the first move as White?
Across 403 games with White in our database, Gustavo Horokoski De Souza opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gustavo Horokoski De Souza answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Gustavo Horokoski De Souza play as White?
As White, Gustavo Horokoski De Souza's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (45 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (29 games, 24.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 405 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gustavo Horokoski De Souza play as Black?
As Black, Gustavo Horokoski De Souza most often plays: French: Classical Variation (46 games, 23.9% win rate); French Defense (35 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (29 games, 34.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 415 games.
What is Gustavo Horokoski De Souza's FIDE rating?
Gustavo Horokoski De Souza is currently rated 1,963 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid and 1,928 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,002 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Gustavo Horokoski De Souza played?
Our database contains 820 games by Gustavo Horokoski De Souza, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 251 wins, 116 draws, 453 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gustavo Horokoski De Souza?
820 games by Gustavo Horokoski De Souza 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.