Prepare against Luis Sousa Reis
PRT · World #15,628 classical · FIDE ID 1900609
Our database contains 543 games by Luis Sousa Reis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luis Sousa Reis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Sousa Reis 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 | 2,099 | 2,284 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,049 | 2,175 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,945 | 2,175 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 543 | 234 | 98 | 211 | 43.1% |
| As White | 272 | 125 | 54 | 93 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 271 | 109 | 44 | 118 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Sousa Reis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Sousa Reis's side.
First moves as White (272 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 129 | 47.4% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 95 | 34.9% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 11.8% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Reis usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Reis usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Reis usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Reis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Reis usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Reis usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 37 | 27.4% | 45.9% |
| c5 | 25 | 18.5% | 66.0% |
| d5 | 23 | 17.0% | 63.0% |
| Nc6 | 17 | 12.6% | 52.9% |
| g6 | 11 | 8.1% | 36.4% |
| e5 | 9 | 6.7% | 22.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 19.4% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 6.9% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 6.9% | 30.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Luis Sousa Reis's chess games
All 543 games by Luis Sousa Reis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 234 wins, 98 draws, 211 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 6/4/10 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 19 | 12/3/4 | 63.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Antonio Fernandes | 2,468 | ch-POR Blitz | D02 |
| Jan 2008 | Rui Damaso | 2,449 | Lisbon National A | E60 |
| Sep 1999 | Antonio ETG Fernandes | 2,438 | ch-POR | A43 |
| Feb 2020 | Lukasz Butkiewicz | 2,416 | Lisbon Portugal Open | B47 |
| Dec 1998 | Fernando Vega Holm | 2,410 | 6th Young Masters | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portuguese Masters | 2023 | 54 | 19.5 | 2,131 |
| ch-POR | 2020 | 40 | 15.5 | 2,189 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 28 | 14.5 | 2,071 |
| ch-POR prel | 2015 | 25 | 17 | 2,209 |
| Lisbon Masters | 2012 | 18 | 3 | 2,037 |
| ch-POR sf | 1993 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,245 |
| ch-Lisbon | 2015 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,158 |
| Lisbon Honra | 2016 | 18 | 13 | 2,259 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Rui Damaso (12 games) · Vitor Morais (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Sousa Reis's chess games?
543 games by Luis Sousa Reis, from Apr 2003 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 Luis Sousa Reis has played.
What does Luis Sousa Reis play on the first move as White?
Across 272 games with White in our database, Luis Sousa Reis opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Sousa Reis answers 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Luis Sousa Reis play as White?
As White, Luis Sousa Reis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 272 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Sousa Reis play as Black?
As Black, Luis Sousa Reis most often plays: Benoni Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (19 games, 63.2% win rate); Modern Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 271 games.
What is Luis Sousa Reis's FIDE rating?
Luis Sousa Reis is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess, 2,049 in rapid and 1,945 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,284 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Luis Sousa Reis played?
Our database contains 543 games by Luis Sousa Reis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 234 wins, 98 draws, 211 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Sousa Reis?
543 games by Luis Sousa Reis 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.