Prepare against Mateus Nascimento De Souza
Brazil · World #26,998 classical · FIDE ID 22799575
When preparing against Mateus Nascimento De Souza, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 47 games by Mateus Nascimento De Souza, covering Jan 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mateus Nascimento De Souza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mateus Nascimento De Souza 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 | 2,005 | 2,005 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,879 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,858 | 1,894 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 25 | 8 | 14 | 53.2% |
| As White | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 51.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mateus Nascimento De Souza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mateus Nascimento De Souza's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 60.0% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Souza usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Souza usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Souza usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Souza usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Souza usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Souza usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 53.8% | 71.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 38.5% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Mateus Nascimento De Souza's chess games
All 47 games by Mateus Nascimento De Souza in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - Sep 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: 25 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Gabriel Carckeno Do Carmo | 2,046 | Torneio Internacional da cidade de Rio Branco Acre - Brasil | C00 |
| May 2024 | Lucas Ribeiro Alves | 1,782 | ch-BRA U18 | E74 |
| Aug 2024 | Kaua Cardoso | 1,781 | Cacoal Open | B13 |
| Apr 2022 | Gabriel Lemes De Oliveira | 1,764 | Cacoal Easter Open | A49 |
| May 2026 | Edson Gomes Dos Santos | 1,757 | Torneio Internacional da cidade de Rio Branco Acre - Brasil | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,887 |
| ch-BRA U18 | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 2,038 |
| IV Manaus Open | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 1,980 |
| Brasilia JEBS Open | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 1,831 |
| Cacoal Open | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,980 |
| Cacoal Easter Open | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,320 |
| III Aberto Do Brasil De Xadrez Rondonia | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,076 |
| Torneio Internacional da cidade de Rio Branco Acre - Brasil | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,120 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mateus Nascimento De Souza's chess games?
47 games by Mateus Nascimento De Souza, from Jan 2023 to Sep 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 Mateus Nascimento De Souza has played.
What does Mateus Nascimento De Souza play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Mateus Nascimento De Souza opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mateus Nascimento De Souza answers 1...c6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Mateus Nascimento De Souza play as White?
As White, Mateus Nascimento De Souza's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mateus Nascimento De Souza play as Black?
As Black, Mateus Nascimento De Souza most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Mateus Nascimento De Souza's FIDE rating?
Mateus Nascimento De Souza is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,858 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,005 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Mateus Nascimento De Souza played?
Our database contains 47 games by Mateus Nascimento De Souza, covering Jan 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (53.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mateus Nascimento De Souza?
47 games by Mateus Nascimento De Souza 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.