Prepare against Luiz Claudio Maia De Meneses
Brazil · World #111,219 classical · FIDE ID 22733388
When preparing against Luiz Claudio Maia De Meneses, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 46 games by Luiz Claudio Maia De Meneses, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luiz Claudio Maia De Meneses's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luiz Claudio Maia De Meneses 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 | 1,698 | 1,782 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 20 | 4 | 22 | 43.5% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 25 | 12 | 2 | 11 | 48.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luiz Claudio Maia De Meneses's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luiz Claudio Maia De Meneses's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Meneses usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Meneses usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Meneses usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 63.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Luiz Claudio Maia De Meneses's chess games
All 46 games by Luiz Claudio Maia De Meneses in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - 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: 20 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Alan Elkinson Lopes De Lima | 1,970 | Fortaleza Gadelha Memorial | D06 |
| Mar 2023 | Francisco Iran Santos Da Silva | 1,825 | Fortaleza Schoonenborch Open | B23 |
| Aug 2019 | Francisco Celio Feijo | 1,789 | Fortaleza Gadelha Memorial | D02 |
| Mar 2018 | Alejandro Terehoff Gonzales | 1,788 | 9th Joao Pessoa Fischer Memorial | E12 |
| Jan 2018 | Davi Vinueza Noguerol | 1,772 | Brasilia Terraviva Open | B91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortaleza Gadelha Memorial | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,852 |
| 5th Fortaleza Schoonenborch U1900 | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,526 |
| Fortaleza Schoonenborch Open | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 1,724 |
| ch-BRA North-Northeast U1800 | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,725 |
| Brasilia Terraviva Open | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,789 |
| 9th Joao Pessoa Fischer Memorial | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,716 |
| 10th Fortaleza Schoonenborch Open | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,537 |
| Joao Pessoa Open | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,885 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luiz Claudio Maia De Meneses's chess games?
46 games by Luiz Claudio Maia De Meneses, from Nov 2017 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 Claudio Maia De Meneses has played.
What does Luiz Claudio Maia De Meneses play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Luiz Claudio Maia De Meneses opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luiz Claudio Maia De Meneses answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Luiz Claudio Maia De Meneses play as White?
As White, Luiz Claudio Maia De Meneses's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luiz Claudio Maia De Meneses play as Black?
As Black, Luiz Claudio Maia De Meneses most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Luiz Claudio Maia De Meneses's FIDE rating?
Luiz Claudio Maia De Meneses is currently rated 1,698 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,782 (May 2024).
How many games has Luiz Claudio Maia De Meneses played?
Our database contains 46 games by Luiz Claudio Maia De Meneses, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luiz Claudio Maia De Meneses?
46 games by Luiz Claudio Maia De Meneses 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.