Prepare against Lucas Cardozo
Argentina · World #11,069 classical · FIDE ID 127655
When preparing against Lucas Cardozo, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (20% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%).
Our database contains 31 games by Lucas Cardozo, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lucas Cardozo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucas Cardozo 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 | 2,153 | 2,168 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,129 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,960 | 2,026 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 48.4% |
| As White | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucas Cardozo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucas Cardozo's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 56.3% | 77.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 31.3% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 77.8% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Cardozo usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Cardozo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Cardozo usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Cardozo usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Cardozo usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Cardozo usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
Lucas Cardozo's chess games
All 31 games by Lucas Cardozo in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Fernando Dellepiani | 2,118 | Buenos Aires Faogba Verano | E04 |
| Dec 2016 | Joan Czajkowski | 2,023 | Buenos Aires Faogba Verano | D00 |
| Mar 2024 | Osvaldo Nadjarian | 1,981 | Buenos Aires Ramos Memorial | D97 |
| Jun 2024 | Agustin Leandro Hurtado | 1,942 | Buenos Aires Masters Open | B01 |
| Dec 2016 | Marcelo Aracri | 1,913 | Buenos Aires Faogba Verano | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,467 |
| ch-URU U20/Girls | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,422 |
| Buenos Aires Faogba Verano | 2016 | 5 | 4 | 2,286 |
| Buenos Aires Masters Open | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,229 |
| Buenos Aires Ramos Memorial | 2024 | 3 | 3 | 2,199 |
| Adrogue Science U2200 Open 3rd | 2017 | 2 | 1 | 1,786 |
| Buenos Aires Masters 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,216 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucas Cardozo's chess games?
31 games by Lucas Cardozo, from Jan 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 Lucas Cardozo has played.
What does Lucas Cardozo play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Lucas Cardozo opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucas Cardozo answers 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games).
What openings does Lucas Cardozo play as White?
As White, Lucas Cardozo's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucas Cardozo play as Black?
As Black, Lucas Cardozo most often plays: London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Lucas Cardozo's FIDE rating?
Lucas Cardozo is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid and 1,960 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Lucas Cardozo played?
Our database contains 31 games by Lucas Cardozo, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucas Cardozo?
31 games by Lucas Cardozo 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.