Prepare against Heitor Carvalho Luz Gautier
Brazil · World #95,404 classical · FIDE ID 2125633
When preparing against Heitor Carvalho Luz Gautier, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 115 games by Heitor Carvalho Luz Gautier, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heitor Carvalho Luz Gautier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heitor Carvalho Luz Gautier 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 | 1,743 | 1,783 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,719 | 1,758 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,733 | 1,752 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 30 | 24 | 61 | 26.1% |
| As White | 60 | 15 | 13 | 32 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 55 | 15 | 11 | 29 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 91.7% | 36.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 6.7% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Gautier usually continues c4 (27.1% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Gautier usually continues c4 (26.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Gautier usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 12.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Gautier usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Gautier usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Gautier usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 53.6% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 13 | 46.4% | 26.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 95.0% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Heitor Carvalho Luz Gautier's chess games
All 115 games by Heitor Carvalho Luz Gautier in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 30 wins, 24 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Thiago Henrique Gomes Valadao | 1,895 | Goiania IRT Jao | D87 |
| Jan 2011 | Campos,Otavio Moraes | 1,825 | 5th Goiania Kasparov Open | E92 |
| Jan 2011 | William Kenji Okada | 1,790 | 5th Goiania Kasparov Open | D78 |
| Dec 2023 | Sidenil Jose Dos Santos | 1,787 | Rio Verde Goiano Open | D02 |
| Dec 2023 | Pablo De Araujo Ferreira | 1,786 | Rio Verde Goiano Open | D77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goiania Open | 2012 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,804 |
| Brasilia 50 years | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,660 |
| ch-BRA Amateur | 2012 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,577 |
| TR Centro-Oeste | 2004 | 6 | 2 | – |
| Campinas Univ Open | 2011 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,108 |
| Jatai Open | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,934 |
| ch-BRA U26 | 2010 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,880 |
| Goiania IRT Jao | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,739 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heitor Carvalho Luz Gautier's chess games?
115 games by Heitor Carvalho Luz Gautier, from Mar 2011 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 Heitor Carvalho Luz Gautier has played.
What does Heitor Carvalho Luz Gautier play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Heitor Carvalho Luz Gautier opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heitor Carvalho Luz Gautier answers 1...c6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Heitor Carvalho Luz Gautier play as White?
As White, Heitor Carvalho Luz Gautier's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heitor Carvalho Luz Gautier play as Black?
As Black, Heitor Carvalho Luz Gautier most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Heitor Carvalho Luz Gautier's FIDE rating?
Heitor Carvalho Luz Gautier is currently rated 1,743 in classical chess, 1,719 in rapid and 1,733 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,783 (May 2024).
How many games has Heitor Carvalho Luz Gautier played?
Our database contains 115 games by Heitor Carvalho Luz Gautier, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 24 draws, 61 losses (26.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heitor Carvalho Luz Gautier?
115 games by Heitor Carvalho Luz Gautier 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.