Prepare against Hugo Carneiro Sousa
PRT · World #16,343 classical · FIDE ID 1930842
When preparing against Hugo Carneiro Sousa, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Exchange Variation as Black, 42.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 308 games by Hugo Carneiro Sousa, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hugo Carneiro Sousa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hugo Carneiro Sousa 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 | 2,091 | 2,148 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,950 | 1,967 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 1,980 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 308 | 139 | 45 | 124 | 45.1% |
| As White | 157 | 75 | 28 | 54 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 151 | 64 | 17 | 70 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hugo Carneiro Sousa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hugo Carneiro Sousa's side.
First moves as White (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 145 | 92.4% | 55.9% |
| e3 | 12 | 7.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Sousa usually continues Nc3 (51.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Sousa usually continues Nf3 (70.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Sousa usually continues d4 (42.3% score)
- 1.e3 — 8% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sousa usually continues f4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Sousa usually continues f4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Sousa usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 69 | 87.3% | 51.4% |
| e5 | 7 | 8.9% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 52.9% | 69.4% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 41.2% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Hugo Carneiro Sousa's chess games
All 308 games by Hugo Carneiro Sousa in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 139 wins, 45 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 41 | 18/6/17 | 43.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 16 | 12/1/3 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 13/1/5 | 68.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Oleg Korneev | 2,538 | chT-POR | C11 |
| Jul 2022 | Martin Hollan | 2,399 | EU Universities Rapid | B22 |
| Sep 2022 | Jose Francisco R P Neves Veiga | 2,389 | Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | B28 |
| Jul 2023 | Stefan Loeffler | 2,352 | chT-POR | B23 |
| Jul 2017 | Diego Del Rey | 2,349 | 5th Famalicao Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POR | 2024 | 28 | 10.5 | 2,160 |
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2022 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,211 |
| Coimbra Open | 2015 | 15 | 5.5 | 1,791 |
| Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | 2017 | 15 | 10.5 | 1,993 |
| ch-POR U14 | 2015 | 14 | 12.5 | 1,812 |
| ch-POR U16 | 2017 | 14 | 10 | 1,763 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,946 |
| 23rd ch-EU U12 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,729 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hugo Carneiro Sousa's chess games?
308 games by Hugo Carneiro Sousa, from Jul 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 Hugo Carneiro Sousa has played.
What does Hugo Carneiro Sousa play on the first move as White?
Across 157 games with White in our database, Hugo Carneiro Sousa opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.e3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hugo Carneiro Sousa answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Hugo Carneiro Sousa play as White?
As White, Hugo Carneiro Sousa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (41 games, 43.9% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (16 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 157 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hugo Carneiro Sousa play as Black?
As Black, Hugo Carneiro Sousa most often plays: French: Classical Variation (19 games, 68.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Horwitz Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Hugo Carneiro Sousa's FIDE rating?
Hugo Carneiro Sousa is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess, 1,950 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Hugo Carneiro Sousa played?
Our database contains 308 games by Hugo Carneiro Sousa, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 139 wins, 45 draws, 124 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hugo Carneiro Sousa?
308 games by Hugo Carneiro Sousa 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.