Prepare against Lorin D`Costa
IM · United Kingdom · World #2,283 classical · FIDE ID 409219
Our database contains 49 games by Lorin D`Costa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lorin D`Costa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lorin D`Costa 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 | 2,368 | 2,485 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,372 | 2,428 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,401 | 2,401 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 21 | 10 | 18 | 42.9% |
| As White | 25 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lorin D`Costa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lorin D`Costa's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 18 | 72.0% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 28.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 72% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — D`Costa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — D`Costa usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — D`Costa usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — D`Costa usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — D`Costa usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Lorin D`Costa's chess games
All 49 games by Lorin D`Costa 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: 21 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Gleb Dudin | 2,574 | FIDE World Rapid Team | D37 |
| Jun 2025 | Shreyas Royal | 2,492 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | A15 |
| Jun 2025 | Ar Kogan | 2,475 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | A46 |
| Nov 2025 | Siva Mahadevan | 2,424 | UK Open Blitz Open Final | B41 |
| Nov 2025 | Supratit Banerjee | 2,323 | UK Open Blitz Open Final | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Open Blitz Open Final | 2025 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,418 |
| European Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,369 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,421 |
| European Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,305 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 2,372 |
| 4NCL 2025-26 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,254 |
| 4NCL 2024-25 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,499 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lorin D`Costa's chess games?
49 games by Lorin D`Costa, 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 Lorin D`Costa has played.
What does Lorin D`Costa play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Lorin D`Costa opens with 1.Nf3 (72% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lorin D`Costa answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lorin D`Costa play as White?
As White, Lorin D`Costa's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lorin D`Costa play as Black?
As Black, Lorin D`Costa most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Lorin D`Costa's FIDE rating?
Lorin D`Costa is currently rated 2,368 in classical chess, 2,372 in rapid and 2,401 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,485 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Lorin D`Costa played?
Our database contains 49 games by Lorin D`Costa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lorin D`Costa?
49 games by Lorin D`Costa 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.