Prepare against Luiz Felizola Lima Pontes
Brazil · World #39,453 classical · FIDE ID 44709919
Our database contains 240 games by Luiz Felizola Lima Pontes, covering May 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luiz Felizola Lima Pontes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luiz Felizola Lima Pontes 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 | 1,938 | 2,105 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,792 | 1,878 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,029 | 2,072 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 240 | 62 | 23 | 155 | 25.8% |
| As White | 121 | 35 | 9 | 77 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 119 | 27 | 14 | 78 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luiz Felizola Lima Pontes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luiz Felizola Lima Pontes's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 112 | 92.6% | 32.6% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 6.6% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 32.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Pontes usually continues Nf3 (42.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Pontes usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Pontes usually continues d4 (4.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Pontes usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Pontes usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Pontes usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 71.4% | 34.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 8.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 87.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 12.5% | 16.7% |
Luiz Felizola Lima Pontes's chess games
All 240 games by Luiz Felizola Lima Pontes in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - 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: 62 wins, 23 draws, 155 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 32 | 12/5/15 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 26 | 6/1/19 | 23.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Vladimir Predein | 2,373 | Titled Tue Late | B50 |
| Nov 2025 | Matin Ghaffarifar | 2,298 | Titled Tue | A07 |
| Aug 2025 | Advaitt Srikant Koduri | 2,281 | Titled Tue Early | B18 |
| Aug 2025 | Pablo Barrionuevo | 2,259 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Aug 2025 | Maciej Sroczynski | 2,236 | Titled Tue Late | B54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 156 | 33.5 | 1,909 |
| 90th ch-BRA | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,048 |
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,160 |
| 8th Florianopolis Winter Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,771 |
| 3rd Manaus Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,009 |
| 4th Niteroi Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,041 |
| Brazil Foz do Iguacu Open | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,080 |
| 7th Caioba Open | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,550 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luiz Felizola Lima Pontes's chess games?
240 games by Luiz Felizola Lima Pontes, from May 2023 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 Luiz Felizola Lima Pontes has played.
What does Luiz Felizola Lima Pontes play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Luiz Felizola Lima Pontes opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luiz Felizola Lima Pontes answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Luiz Felizola Lima Pontes play as White?
As White, Luiz Felizola Lima Pontes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luiz Felizola Lima Pontes play as Black?
As Black, Luiz Felizola Lima Pontes most often plays: Slav Defense (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Luiz Felizola Lima Pontes's FIDE rating?
Luiz Felizola Lima Pontes is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 1,792 in rapid and 2,029 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Luiz Felizola Lima Pontes played?
Our database contains 240 games by Luiz Felizola Lima Pontes, covering May 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 23 draws, 155 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luiz Felizola Lima Pontes?
240 games by Luiz Felizola Lima Pontes 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.