Prepare against Lucas Galvan Calcada
CM · Brazil · World #15,288 classical · FIDE ID 22746099
Our database contains 278 games by Lucas Galvan Calcada, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lucas Galvan Calcada's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucas Galvan Calcada 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 | 2,103 | 2,109 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,062 | 2,087 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 2,057 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 278 | 107 | 48 | 123 | 38.5% |
| As White | 136 | 57 | 24 | 55 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 142 | 50 | 24 | 68 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucas Galvan Calcada's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucas Galvan Calcada's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 52 | 38.2% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 38 | 27.9% | 47.4% |
| c4 | 23 | 16.9% | 37.0% |
| e4 | 20 | 14.7% | 55.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 54.8% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Calcada usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Calcada usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …Nc6 (10% of these games) — Calcada usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Calcada usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Calcada usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Calcada usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 86.4% | 49.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 9.1% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 52.2% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 15 | 32.6% | 46.7% |
| c5 | 7 | 15.2% | 7.1% |
Lucas Galvan Calcada's chess games
All 278 games by Lucas Galvan Calcada in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - 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: 107 wins, 48 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 25 | 13/6/6 | 52.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/2/10 | 36.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Jorge Roberto Elias Reyes | 2,490 | Titled Tue | B32 |
| Jun 2026 | Do Valle Cardoso,Lucas | 2,407 | X SESC Caioba Open | B47 |
| Jun 2026 | Ribeiro,Matheus Mendes Domingues | 2,345 | X SESC Caioba Open | C11 |
| Dec 2025 | Melika Mohammadi | 2,342 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A14 |
| Nov 2025 | Sharnarthi Viresh | 2,318 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 50 | 25 | 2,173 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 32 | 11 | 2,137 |
| World Youth Open U14 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,835 |
| 18th American Continental | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,032 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 10 | 2 | 1,989 |
| 8th Florianopolis Open | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 1,884 |
| Timbo Open | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,657 |
| 6th Florianopolis Open | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 1,531 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucas Galvan Calcada's chess games?
278 games by Lucas Galvan Calcada, from Nov 2018 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 Lucas Galvan Calcada has played.
What does Lucas Galvan Calcada play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Lucas Galvan Calcada opens with 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucas Galvan Calcada answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games).
What openings does Lucas Galvan Calcada play as White?
As White, Lucas Galvan Calcada's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (25 games, 52.0% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucas Galvan Calcada play as Black?
As Black, Lucas Galvan Calcada most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Lucas Galvan Calcada's FIDE rating?
Lucas Galvan Calcada is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess, 2,062 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Lucas Galvan Calcada played?
Our database contains 278 games by Lucas Galvan Calcada, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 48 draws, 123 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucas Galvan Calcada?
278 games by Lucas Galvan Calcada 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.