Prepare against Luiz Carlos Caribe Santos
Brazil · World #133,970 classical · FIDE ID 2171708
When preparing against Luiz Carlos Caribe Santos, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as White, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 256 games by Luiz Carlos Caribe Santos, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luiz Carlos Caribe Santos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luiz Carlos Caribe Santos 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 | 1,636 | 1,686 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,647 | 1,698 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,648 | 1,668 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 256 | 70 | 57 | 129 | 27.3% |
| As White | 129 | 38 | 25 | 66 | 29.5% |
| As Black | 127 | 32 | 32 | 63 | 25.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luiz Carlos Caribe Santos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luiz Carlos Caribe Santos's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 109 | 84.5% | 38.1% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 13.2% | 47.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 38.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Santos usually continues c4 (36.7% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Santos usually continues c4 (38.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Santos usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Santos usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Santos usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Santos usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 95.9% | 42.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 91.7% | 42.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Luiz Carlos Caribe Santos's chess games
All 256 games by Luiz Carlos Caribe Santos in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 70 wins, 57 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/2/10 | 36.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 2/4/11 | 11.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 3/2/11 | 18.8% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 24 | 8/10/6 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 6/4/13 | 26.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Bracht,Rainer | 1,992 | ch-BRA Seniors 50+ | D37 |
| Apr 2014 | Severiano Atanes Netto | 1,862 | Sao Paulo Pinheros | D09 |
| Feb 2018 | Natalia Silva Rosas | 1,851 | 2nd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | A80 |
| Jan 2017 | Leo Pasqualini De Andrade | 1,826 | 3rd Florianopolis Open | B00 |
| Jan 2017 | Panazzolo,Paulo Victor | 1,822 | 3rd Florianopolis Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA Amateur U1800 | 2017 | 14 | 6 | 1,608 |
| ch-BRA Amateur U1600 | 2022 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,356 |
| Sao Paulo ECP A | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1,544 |
| ch-Pinheiros CC | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 1,610 |
| 23rd Wch Seniors | 2013 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,641 |
| 24th Wch Seniors 50 | 2014 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,639 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,807 |
| Sao Paulo Esporte CC B | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,685 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luiz Carlos Caribe Santos's chess games?
256 games by Luiz Carlos Caribe Santos, from Dec 2013 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 Luiz Carlos Caribe Santos has played.
What does Luiz Carlos Caribe Santos play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Luiz Carlos Caribe Santos opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luiz Carlos Caribe Santos answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Luiz Carlos Caribe Santos play as White?
As White, Luiz Carlos Caribe Santos's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luiz Carlos Caribe Santos play as Black?
As Black, Luiz Carlos Caribe Santos most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 26.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Luiz Carlos Caribe Santos's FIDE rating?
Luiz Carlos Caribe Santos is currently rated 1,636 in classical chess, 1,647 in rapid and 1,648 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,686 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Luiz Carlos Caribe Santos played?
Our database contains 256 games by Luiz Carlos Caribe Santos, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 57 draws, 129 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luiz Carlos Caribe Santos?
256 games by Luiz Carlos Caribe Santos 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.