Prepare against Luiz Alexandre de Souza Gomes
FM · Brazil · World #7,575 classical · FIDE ID 2102790
Our database contains 231 games by Luiz Alexandre de Souza Gomes, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luiz Alexandre de Souza Gomes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luiz Alexandre de Souza Gomes 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 | 2,213 | 2,352 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,259 | 2,286 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,213 | 2,260 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 231 | 116 | 29 | 86 | 50.2% |
| As White | 116 | 64 | 12 | 40 | 55.2% |
| As Black | 115 | 52 | 17 | 46 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luiz Alexandre de Souza Gomes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luiz Alexandre de Souza Gomes's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 100 | 87.0% | 58.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 7.0% | 81.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.2% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Gomes usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Gomes usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Gomes usually continues d3 (68.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 81.3% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Gomes usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Gomes usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Gomes usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 91.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 56.3% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 28.1% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 4 | 12.5% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Luiz Alexandre de Souza Gomes's chess games
All 231 games by Luiz Alexandre de Souza Gomes in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 116 wins, 29 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Igor Samunenkov | 2,515 | Speed Chess Q2 Sw | A58 |
| Aug 2023 | Dmitry Frolyanov | 2,485 | Speed Chess Q2 Sw | C44 |
| Oct 2024 | Chen Zou | 2,449 | Titled Tue Early | B31 |
| Aug 2023 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,440 | Speed Chess Q2 Sw | A04 |
| Nov 2025 | Stephan Becking | 2,410 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 81 | 39.5 | 2,182 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 19 | 7 | 2,155 |
| ch-Mineiro | 2012 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,347 |
| ch-BRA sf | 2006 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,315 |
| Speed Chess Q2 Sw | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,370 |
| ch-Varginha | 2007 | 11 | 9 | 2,422 |
| Varginha Open | 2008 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,354 |
| Juiz de Fora Open | 2014 | 6 | 5 | 2,292 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luiz Alexandre de Souza Gomes's chess games?
231 games by Luiz Alexandre de Souza Gomes, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Luiz Alexandre de Souza Gomes has played.
What does Luiz Alexandre de Souza Gomes play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Luiz Alexandre de Souza Gomes opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luiz Alexandre de Souza Gomes answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Luiz Alexandre de Souza Gomes play as White?
As White, Luiz Alexandre de Souza Gomes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate); King's Indian Attack (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luiz Alexandre de Souza Gomes play as Black?
As Black, Luiz Alexandre de Souza Gomes most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Luiz Alexandre de Souza Gomes's FIDE rating?
Luiz Alexandre de Souza Gomes is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess, 2,259 in rapid and 2,213 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,352 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Luiz Alexandre de Souza Gomes played?
Our database contains 231 games by Luiz Alexandre de Souza Gomes, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 29 draws, 86 losses (50.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luiz Alexandre de Souza Gomes?
231 games by Luiz Alexandre de Souza Gomes 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.