Prepare against Lucas Jordao Goncalves
PRT · World #20,633 classical · FIDE ID 1945360
When preparing against Lucas Jordao Goncalves, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 156 games by Lucas Jordao Goncalves, covering Apr 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lucas Jordao Goncalves's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucas Jordao Goncalves 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 | 2,052 | 2,138 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,151 | 2,186 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,088 | 2,135 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 49 | 14 | 93 | 31.4% |
| As White | 84 | 28 | 7 | 49 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 72 | 21 | 7 | 44 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucas Jordao Goncalves's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucas Jordao Goncalves's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 95.2% | 36.9% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 36.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues Nf3 (31.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues Nf3 (36.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
- 1.f4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 100.0% | 39.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 100.0% | 28.0% |
Lucas Jordao Goncalves's chess games
All 156 games by Lucas Jordao Goncalves in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - Sep 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: 49 wins, 14 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Vladimir Georgiev | 2,347 | European Rapid 2025 | D58 |
| Jul 2023 | Alejandro Moreno | 2,343 | Famalicao Open 10th | B90 |
| Jul 2025 | P V Nandhidhaa | 2,330 | 4th Leca Chess Open | C07 |
| Jul 2026 | Matviy Faryma | 2,328 | 13th Famalicao Open 2026 | B21 |
| Jul 2026 | Lucas Fonseca Piccoli | 2,290 | 13th Famalicao Open 2026 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Pontevedra Open B | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,240 |
| Portuguese Masters 2025-6 | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 2,014 |
| 6th Famalicao Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,700 |
| 13th Figueira da Foz Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,870 |
| Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,504 |
| 12th Figueira da Foz Open | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,676 |
| 13th Famalicao Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,265 |
| Guimaraes Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,622 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucas Jordao Goncalves's chess games?
156 games by Lucas Jordao Goncalves, from Apr 2015 to Sep 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 Jordao Goncalves has played.
What does Lucas Jordao Goncalves play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Lucas Jordao Goncalves opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucas Jordao Goncalves answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Lucas Jordao Goncalves play as White?
As White, Lucas Jordao Goncalves's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucas Jordao Goncalves play as Black?
As Black, Lucas Jordao Goncalves most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Lucas Jordao Goncalves's FIDE rating?
Lucas Jordao Goncalves is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 2,151 in rapid and 2,088 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Lucas Jordao Goncalves played?
Our database contains 156 games by Lucas Jordao Goncalves, covering Apr 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 14 draws, 93 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucas Jordao Goncalves?
156 games by Lucas Jordao Goncalves 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.