Prepare against Luiz Osvaldo Cifuentes Goncalves
Brazil · World #67,210 classical · FIDE ID 2176300
When preparing against Luiz Osvaldo Cifuentes Goncalves, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 117 games by Luiz Osvaldo Cifuentes Goncalves, covering Sep 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Luiz Osvaldo Cifuentes Goncalves's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luiz Osvaldo Cifuentes Goncalves 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 | 1,831 | 1,862 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 1,891 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,790 | 1,790 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 33 | 29 | 55 | 28.2% |
| As White | 59 | 16 | 15 | 28 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 58 | 17 | 14 | 27 | 29.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2013-2026): 288 rated games against 255 different opponents, across 45 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 196 | 74 | 35 | 87 | 37.8% | 1,907 | 1,815 | 5 |
| Rapid | 19 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 47.4% | 1,906 | 1,834 | 2 |
| Blitz | 63 | 23 | 2 | 38 | 36.5% | 1,858 | 1,625 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 140 | 21 | 21 | 98 | 15.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 68 | 40 | 10 | 18 | 58.8% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs IM · 1 vs FM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1,938 | 1,938 |
| 2025 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 1,829 | 1,829 |
| 2023 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 1,974 | 1,624 |
| 2021 | 29 | 12 | 3 | 14 | 1,867 | 1,547 |
| 2020 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1,570 | 1,628 |
| 2019 | 31 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 1,911 | 1,783 |
| 2018 | 52 | 18 | 6 | 28 | 1,864 | 1,764 |
| 2017 | 50 | 19 | 10 | 21 | 1,874 | 1,837 |
| 2016 | 32 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 1,882 | 1,823 |
| 2015 | 28 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 1,990 | 1,843 |
| 2014 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 2,005 | 1,605 |
| 2013 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2,007 | 1,740 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luiz Osvaldo Cifuentes Goncalves's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luiz Osvaldo Cifuentes Goncalves's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 91.5% | 38.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.1% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 38.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues Nf3 (23.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 53.8% | 46.4% |
| e5 | 9 | 34.6% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 88.9% | 34.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Luiz Osvaldo Cifuentes Goncalves's chess games
All 117 games by Luiz Osvaldo Cifuentes Goncalves in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - Oct 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: 33 wins, 29 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Marvio Darilho Salles | 2,063 | 1st Rio de Janeiro Padua Memorial | C01 |
| Nov 2019 | Rogerio Zanon da Silveira | 2,040 | Guarapari Open | C55 |
| Jun 2015 | Jose Carlos Jesus Filho | 1,957 | 3rd Rio de Janeiro Borensztajn Open | C40 |
| Jun 2016 | Willy Petrenko | 1,932 | Rio de Janeiro Salamon Memorial | C90 |
| Jan 2018 | Luis Marcio Pinhatti Casarin | 1,909 | 4th Florianopolis Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campinas IRT Mindcheck 1st | 2014 | 10 | 0 | 1,396 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,910 |
| 5th Florianopolis Open | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,880 |
| Juiz de Fora Open | 2015 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,105 |
| 1st Araruama Open | 2021 | 6 | 2 | 1,448 |
| 6th Florianopolis Open | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,574 |
| Rio de Janeiro Estadual Mestres Open | 2013 | 5 | 0 | 1,582 |
| 1st Niteroi Open | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1,505 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luiz Osvaldo Cifuentes Goncalves's chess games?
117 games by Luiz Osvaldo Cifuentes Goncalves, from Sep 2014 to Oct 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 Osvaldo Cifuentes Goncalves has played.
What does Luiz Osvaldo Cifuentes Goncalves play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Luiz Osvaldo Cifuentes Goncalves opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luiz Osvaldo Cifuentes Goncalves answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Luiz Osvaldo Cifuentes Goncalves play as White?
As White, Luiz Osvaldo Cifuentes Goncalves's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luiz Osvaldo Cifuentes Goncalves play as Black?
As Black, Luiz Osvaldo Cifuentes Goncalves most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Luiz Osvaldo Cifuentes Goncalves's FIDE rating?
Luiz Osvaldo Cifuentes Goncalves is currently rated 1,831 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid and 1,790 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,862 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Luiz Osvaldo Cifuentes Goncalves played?
Our database contains 117 games by Luiz Osvaldo Cifuentes Goncalves, covering Sep 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 29 draws, 55 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luiz Osvaldo Cifuentes Goncalves?
117 games by Luiz Osvaldo Cifuentes Goncalves 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.