Prepare against Jose-Claude De Sousa
FM · France · World #6,032 classical · FIDE ID 603880
Our database contains 263 games by Jose-Claude De Sousa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose-Claude De Sousa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose-Claude De 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 | 2,246 | 2,320 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 68 | 94 | 101 | 25.9% |
| As White | 135 | 41 | 52 | 42 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 128 | 27 | 42 | 59 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose-Claude De Sousa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose-Claude De Sousa's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 107 | 79.3% | 50.9% |
| d4 | 24 | 17.8% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sousa usually continues Nf3 (45.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sousa usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Sousa usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Sousa usually continues c4 (18.2% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Sousa usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Sousa usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 80.8% | 44.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.7% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.8% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 69.6% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 9 | 19.6% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 4 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Jose-Claude De Sousa's chess games
All 263 games by Jose-Claude De Sousa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 68 wins, 94 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 24 | 6/11/7 | 25.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Marie Sebag | 2,509 | chT1A-FRA 0708 | B22 |
| May 2011 | Clovis Vernay | 2,462 | FRA-chT Top 12 | C11 |
| Jan 1993 | Lajos Gyorkos | 2,435 | Bagneux | E05 |
| Dec 2002 | Philippe Brochet | 2,425 | 10th Bagneux | B22 |
| Feb 1998 | Didier Sellos | 2,405 | chT-FRA | A33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 1999 | 35 | 16 | 2,305 |
| chT-POR | 2002 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,244 |
| Bagneux | 1996 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,345 |
| ch-Paris Open | 1993 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,300 |
| Budapest FS09 IM-B | 1999 | 12 | 5 | 2,234 |
| Loures | 1996 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,130 |
| chT1-FRA | 2002 | 10 | 7 | 2,386 |
| 12th Porto Open | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,390 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose-Claude De Sousa's chess games?
263 games by Jose-Claude De Sousa, from Apr 2003 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 Jose-Claude De Sousa has played.
What does Jose-Claude De Sousa play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Jose-Claude De Sousa opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose-Claude De Sousa answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Jose-Claude De Sousa play as White?
As White, Jose-Claude De Sousa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose-Claude De Sousa play as Black?
As Black, Jose-Claude De Sousa most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (15 games, 13.3% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Jose-Claude De Sousa's FIDE rating?
Jose-Claude De Sousa is currently rated 2,246 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Jose-Claude De Sousa played?
Our database contains 263 games by Jose-Claude De Sousa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 94 draws, 101 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose-Claude De Sousa?
263 games by Jose-Claude De 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.