Prepare against Luz Vilas Boas
PRT · World #52,829 classical · FIDE ID 1900358
Our database contains 32 games by Luz Vilas Boas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luz Vilas Boas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luz Vilas Boas 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 | 1,882 | 2,005 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 1,980 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 37.5% |
| As White | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luz Vilas Boas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luz Vilas Boas's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Boas usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Boas usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Boas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.g4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Boas usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Luz Vilas Boas's chess games
All 32 games by Luz Vilas Boas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1988 | Luz Maria Bedolla | 2,005 | Olympiad Women-28 | B33 |
| Nov 1984 | Ilse D. Guggenberger | 1,975 | Olympiad w 26 | D38 |
| Nov 1984 | Maria Horvath | 1,865 | Olympiad w 26 | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-28 | 1988 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,027 |
| Olympiad Women-27 | 1986 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,825 |
| Olympiad w 26 | 1984 | 10 | 7 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luz Vilas Boas's chess games?
32 games by Luz Vilas Boas, from Apr 2003 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 Luz Vilas Boas has played.
What does Luz Vilas Boas play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Luz Vilas Boas opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.g4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luz Vilas Boas answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Luz Vilas Boas play as White?
As White, Luz Vilas Boas's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luz Vilas Boas play as Black?
As Black, Luz Vilas Boas most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Luz Vilas Boas's FIDE rating?
Luz Vilas Boas is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,005 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Luz Vilas Boas played?
Our database contains 32 games by Luz Vilas Boas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 12 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luz Vilas Boas?
32 games by Luz Vilas Boas 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.