Prepare against Luis Barros
Cape Verde · World #101,323 classical · FIDE ID 23600110
When preparing against Luis Barros, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 59 games by Luis Barros, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luis Barros's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Barros 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 | 1,726 | 1,831 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 1,833 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,807 | 1,807 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 19 | 5 | 35 | 32.2% |
| As White | 32 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 1 | 19 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Barros's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Barros's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 93.8% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Barros usually continues Nf3 (19.2% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Barros usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Barros usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Barros usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (50% of these games) — Barros usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 46.7% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Luis Barros's chess games
All 59 games by Luis Barros in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 19 wins, 5 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Luis Miguel Rodrigues Botelho | 2,016 | 2nd Lisbon Portugal Rapid Open | B27 |
| Jul 2018 | Antonio Monteiro | 1,913 | ch-CPV | A57 |
| Apr 2022 | Ednasia Junior | 1,898 | Mindelo Open | E90 |
| Dec 2023 | Jose Carlos Vaz | 1,833 | ch-CPV | B51 |
| Dec 2023 | Gil Teixeira | 1,820 | ch-CPV | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CPV | 2023 | 19 | 11 | 1,876 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,864 |
| 13th Figueira da Foz Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,555 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 5 | 0 | 1,774 |
| Mindelo Open | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,833 |
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2019 | 4 | 0 | 1,792 |
| 2nd Lisbon Portugal Rapid Open | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1,994 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 3 | 0 | 1,851 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Barros's chess games?
59 games by Luis Barros, from Feb 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 Luis Barros has played.
What does Luis Barros play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Luis Barros opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Barros answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Luis Barros play as White?
As White, Luis Barros's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Barros play as Black?
As Black, Luis Barros most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Luis Barros's FIDE rating?
Luis Barros is currently rated 1,726 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid and 1,807 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,831 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Luis Barros played?
Our database contains 59 games by Luis Barros, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 5 draws, 35 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Barros?
59 games by Luis Barros 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.