Prepare against Lucas De Castro Butzke
Brazil · World #81,553 classical · FIDE ID 22733515
When preparing against Lucas De Castro Butzke, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 50 games by Lucas De Castro Butzke, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lucas De Castro Butzke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucas De Castro Butzke 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 | 1,785 | 1,785 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,737 | 1,737 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,747 | 1,747 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 23 | 3 | 24 | 46.0% |
| As White | 24 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 58.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 2 | 15 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucas De Castro Butzke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucas De Castro Butzke's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 60.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Butzke usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Butzke usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Butzke usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Lucas De Castro Butzke's chess games
All 50 games by Lucas De Castro Butzke in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - 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: 23 wins, 3 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Rafael Santos Barbosa | 1,816 | 9th Florianopolis Open | C10 |
| Jan 2023 | Lilia Nunes | 1,800 | 9th Florianopolis Open | C55 |
| Jan 2023 | Victor Misao Buriti Kawamoto | 1,800 | 9th Florianopolis Open | B43 |
| Mar 2022 | Eduardo Spegiorin | 1,722 | ch-Santa Catarina U18 | C54 |
| Jan 2021 | Diovana Ferreira Dos Anjos | 1,705 | 7th Florianopolis Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Florianopolis Open | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,703 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,792 |
| 4th Florianopolis Open | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,445 |
| 2nd Timbo Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,877 |
| ch-Santa Catarina U18 | 2022 | 6 | 5 | 1,987 |
| 63rd ch-Santa Catarina State | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,466 |
| Timbo Open | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,802 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucas De Castro Butzke's chess games?
50 games by Lucas De Castro Butzke, from Mar 2018 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 De Castro Butzke has played.
What does Lucas De Castro Butzke play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Lucas De Castro Butzke opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucas De Castro Butzke answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Lucas De Castro Butzke play as White?
As White, Lucas De Castro Butzke's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucas De Castro Butzke play as Black?
As Black, Lucas De Castro Butzke most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Lucas De Castro Butzke's FIDE rating?
Lucas De Castro Butzke is currently rated 1,785 in classical chess, 1,737 in rapid and 1,747 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,785 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Lucas De Castro Butzke played?
Our database contains 50 games by Lucas De Castro Butzke, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 3 draws, 24 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucas De Castro Butzke?
50 games by Lucas De Castro Butzke 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.