Prepare against Luis Couso
FM · Sweden · World #8,203 classical · FIDE ID 1702920
Our database contains 557 games by Luis Couso, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luis Couso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Couso 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 | 2,201 | 2,377 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,277 | 2,325 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 557 | 199 | 197 | 161 | 35.7% |
| As White | 265 | 100 | 95 | 70 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 292 | 99 | 102 | 91 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Couso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Couso's side.
First moves as White (265 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 182 | 68.7% | 55.5% |
| c4 | 35 | 13.2% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 11.7% | 59.7% |
| d4 | 14 | 5.3% | 60.7% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 55.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Couso usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Couso usually continues Nf3 (66.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Couso usually continues d4 (53.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 52.9% score
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Couso usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Couso usually continues g3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Couso usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 56.5% | 54.1% |
| e6 | 47 | 35.9% | 54.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.1% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 52.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 45 | 38.1% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 5.9% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.4% | 37.5% |
Luis Couso's chess games
All 557 games by Luis Couso in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 199 wins, 197 draws, 161 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 27 | 14/5/8 | 51.9% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 23 | 10/5/8 | 43.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 3/9/5 | 17.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 49 | 16/23/10 | 32.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 40 | 14/14/12 | 35.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Mats Sjoberg | 2,470 | 22nd Rilton Cup | E61 |
| Jul 2001 | Ralf Akesson | 2,467 | ch-SWE | B06 |
| Jul 2001 | Jonas Barkhagen | 2,456 | ch-SWE | C82 |
| Jan 2002 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 2,454 | Stockholm IM | A30 |
| Sep 2003 | Johan Eriksson | 2,453 | Hallstahammar Open | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salongernas IM | 2009 | 27 | 11 | 2,275 |
| chB-SWE | 2007 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,301 |
| ch-SWE | 2004 | 26 | 8 | 2,294 |
| Stockholm | 2014 | 18 | 10 | 2,326 |
| Salongernas Elo | 1994 | 17 | 8 | 2,300 |
| Stockholm Open | 1995 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,459 |
| chC-SWE | 2008 | 13 | 7 | 2,257 |
| ch-SWE Master Elite | 2002 | 13 | 7 | 2,295 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Couso's chess games?
557 games by Luis Couso, from Apr 2003 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 Couso has played.
What does Luis Couso play on the first move as White?
Across 265 games with White in our database, Luis Couso opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Couso answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Luis Couso play as White?
As White, Luis Couso's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 51.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (23 games, 43.5% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 17.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 265 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Couso play as Black?
As Black, Luis Couso most often plays: Sicilian (49 games, 32.7% win rate); Slav Defense (40 games, 35.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 292 games.
What is Luis Couso's FIDE rating?
Luis Couso is currently rated 2,201 in classical chess, 2,277 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,377 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Luis Couso played?
Our database contains 557 games by Luis Couso, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 199 wins, 197 draws, 161 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Couso?
557 games by Luis Couso 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.