Prepare against Luis Soares
PRT · World #17,162 classical · FIDE ID 1904124
Our database contains 77 games by Luis Soares, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luis Soares's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Soares 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 | 2,083 | 2,083 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 1,997 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,029 | 2,036 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 25 | 19 | 33 | 32.5% |
| As White | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 39 | 14 | 7 | 18 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Soares's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Soares's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 76.3% | 44.8% |
| e4 | 8 | 21.1% | 43.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 44.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Soares usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Soares usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Soares usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (88% of these games) — Soares usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Soares usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 82.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Luis Soares's chess games
All 77 games by Luis Soares in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 25 wins, 19 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | David Miedema | 2,356 | Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | C11 |
| Feb 2019 | Xiaobing Gu | 2,326 | Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | C02 |
| Sep 2024 | Yanis Warnier | 2,159 | 28th Montesilvano Adriatico Open | B30 |
| Dec 2017 | Carlos Carneiro | 2,141 | 4th Azores Open | E70 |
| Sep 2024 | Elia Bergamaschi | 2,047 | 28th Montesilvano Adriatico Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR qual | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,903 |
| 28th Montesilvano Adriatico Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,217 |
| 1st Famalicao Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,048 |
| 4th Azores Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,063 |
| Queima das Fitas Open | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,851 |
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,214 |
| ch-POR U14/20 | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,740 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2019 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,932 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Soares's chess games?
77 games by Luis Soares, from Oct 2004 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 Soares has played.
What does Luis Soares play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Luis Soares opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Soares answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Luis Soares play as White?
As White, Luis Soares's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Soares play as Black?
As Black, Luis Soares most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Luis Soares's FIDE rating?
Luis Soares is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 2,029 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Luis Soares played?
Our database contains 77 games by Luis Soares, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 19 draws, 33 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Soares?
77 games by Luis Soares 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.