Prepare against Julio Cesar Fernandes De Sousa
Brazil · World #8,513 classical · FIDE ID 2159236
When preparing against Julio Cesar Fernandes De Sousa, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 62 games by Julio Cesar Fernandes De Sousa, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julio Cesar Fernandes De Sousa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julio Cesar Fernandes 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 | 2,195 | 2,195 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,221 | 2,221 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,159 | 2,187 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 42 | 5 | 15 | 67.7% |
| As White | 33 | 23 | 1 | 9 | 69.7% |
| As Black | 29 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 65.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julio Cesar Fernandes De Sousa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julio Cesar Fernandes De Sousa's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 87.9% | 70.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 70.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Sousa usually continues Nc3 (67.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Sousa usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Sousa usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Sousa usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sousa usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 88.2% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 71.4% |
| f5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Julio Cesar Fernandes De Sousa's chess games
All 62 games by Julio Cesar Fernandes De Sousa in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 42 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Everaldo Matsuura | 2,395 | Sao Paulo Sampa Open | B25 |
| Sep 2013 | Allan Gattass | 2,258 | Mogi das Cruzes Open 09 | B31 |
| May 2013 | Bernardo Vainzoff Sztokbant | 2,181 | Sao Bernardo do Campo Open | C54 |
| Jan 2017 | Davy D'Israel | 2,149 | 24th Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | A81 |
| Sep 2013 | Dirk D. Van Riemsdijk | 2,132 | Mogi das Cruzes Open 09 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Sao Bernardo do Campo LXSBC fin B | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,081 |
| Sao Paulo Sampa Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,238 |
| Mogi das Cruzes Open 09 | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,245 |
| ch-BRA Amateur | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,748 |
| 4th Sao Bernardo do Campo LXSBC Open | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,935 |
| Sao Bernardo do Campo Open | 2013 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,290 |
| 24th Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | 2017 | 6 | 6 | 2,347 |
| 28th Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | 2022 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,772 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julio Cesar Fernandes De Sousa's chess games?
62 games by Julio Cesar Fernandes De Sousa, from Oct 2012 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 Julio Cesar Fernandes De Sousa has played.
What does Julio Cesar Fernandes De Sousa play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Julio Cesar Fernandes De Sousa opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julio Cesar Fernandes De Sousa answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games).
What openings does Julio Cesar Fernandes De Sousa play as White?
As White, Julio Cesar Fernandes De Sousa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julio Cesar Fernandes De Sousa play as Black?
As Black, Julio Cesar Fernandes De Sousa most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Julio Cesar Fernandes De Sousa's FIDE rating?
Julio Cesar Fernandes De Sousa is currently rated 2,195 in classical chess, 2,221 in rapid and 2,159 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Julio Cesar Fernandes De Sousa played?
Our database contains 62 games by Julio Cesar Fernandes De Sousa, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses (67.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julio Cesar Fernandes De Sousa?
62 games by Julio Cesar Fernandes 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.