Prepare against Jose Manuel Sousa Lopes
PRT · World #69,731 classical · FIDE ID 1906720
When preparing against Jose Manuel Sousa Lopes, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Jose Manuel Sousa Lopes, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Manuel Sousa Lopes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Manuel Sousa Lopes 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 | 1,822 | 1,847 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,805 | 1,818 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,827 | 1,827 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 15 | 9 | 18 | 35.7% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Manuel Sousa Lopes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Manuel Sousa Lopes's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 50.0% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 59.1% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Lopes usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Lopes usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Lopes usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lopes usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Lopes usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Lopes usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Jose Manuel Sousa Lopes's chess games
All 42 games by Jose Manuel Sousa Lopes in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 15 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Jose Manuel Duarte Santos | 1,872 | ch-Lisbon | B07 |
| Feb 2015 | Rafic Daud | 1,654 | ch-Lisbon | B00 |
| Jan 2015 | Hugo Miguel Fernandes Marques | 1,640 | ch-Lisbon | B07 |
| Mar 2015 | Andre Julio | 1,631 | 26th Lisbon Cup | B27 |
| Mar 2013 | Adelino Vitor Nunes | 1,598 | ch-POR Seniors | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR Seniors | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,884 |
| ch-Lisbon | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,840 |
| Coimbra Open | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,587 |
| Lisbon Christmas Open | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 1,493 |
| Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,681 |
| ch-POR prel | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,672 |
| Natal U15 Open | 2013 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,764 |
| 26th Lisbon Cup | 2015 | 1 | 1 | 2,031 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Manuel Sousa Lopes's chess games?
42 games by Jose Manuel Sousa Lopes, from Jul 2009 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 Manuel Sousa Lopes has played.
What does Jose Manuel Sousa Lopes play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Jose Manuel Sousa Lopes opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.f4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Manuel Sousa Lopes answers 1...d6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jose Manuel Sousa Lopes play as White?
As White, Jose Manuel Sousa Lopes's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Manuel Sousa Lopes play as Black?
As Black, Jose Manuel Sousa Lopes most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Jose Manuel Sousa Lopes's FIDE rating?
Jose Manuel Sousa Lopes is currently rated 1,822 in classical chess, 1,805 in rapid and 1,827 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,847 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Jose Manuel Sousa Lopes played?
Our database contains 42 games by Jose Manuel Sousa Lopes, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Manuel Sousa Lopes?
42 games by Jose Manuel Sousa Lopes 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.