Prepare against Lange Cristina Matsunaga
Brazil · World #119,060 classical · FIDE ID 2186098
When preparing against Lange Cristina Matsunaga, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 71 games by Lange Cristina Matsunaga, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lange Cristina Matsunaga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lange Cristina Matsunaga 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 | 1,676 | 1,694 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,686 | 1,708 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,590 | 1,629 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 27 | 5 | 39 | 38.0% |
| As White | 36 | 15 | 4 | 17 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 35 | 12 | 1 | 22 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lange Cristina Matsunaga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lange Cristina Matsunaga's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Matsunaga usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Matsunaga usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Matsunaga usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 18.2% |
Lange Cristina Matsunaga's chess games
All 71 games by Lange Cristina Matsunaga in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 27 wins, 5 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Marat Soares Teixeira | 1,836 | 90th ch-BRA | D55 |
| Jul 2022 | Uelton Fabricius Alves Rezende | 1,800 | Jatai Goias Open | B50 |
| Dec 2023 | Pablo De Araujo Ferreira | 1,786 | Rio Verde Goiano Open | B08 |
| Oct 2017 | Irene Ginani Costa Pinheiro | 1,776 | ch-BRA U26 w | C41 |
| Oct 2015 | Julia Figueiredo Pascual | 1,769 | ch-BRA U26 w | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA U26 w | 2017 | 25 | 10 | 1,653 |
| 90th ch-BRA | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,840 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,558 |
| Cuiaba Contaud Open | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,621 |
| Jatai Goias Open | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,897 |
| 91st ch-BRA | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,555 |
| Rio Verde Goiano Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,745 |
| Goiania zt | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,617 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lange Cristina Matsunaga's chess games?
71 games by Lange Cristina Matsunaga, from Dec 2016 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 Lange Cristina Matsunaga has played.
What does Lange Cristina Matsunaga play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Lange Cristina Matsunaga opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lange Cristina Matsunaga answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Lange Cristina Matsunaga play as White?
As White, Lange Cristina Matsunaga's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Knight Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lange Cristina Matsunaga play as Black?
As Black, Lange Cristina Matsunaga most often plays: Philidor (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Lange Cristina Matsunaga's FIDE rating?
Lange Cristina Matsunaga is currently rated 1,676 in classical chess, 1,686 in rapid and 1,590 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,694 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Lange Cristina Matsunaga played?
Our database contains 71 games by Lange Cristina Matsunaga, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 5 draws, 39 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lange Cristina Matsunaga?
71 games by Lange Cristina Matsunaga 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.