Prepare against Mauricio Souza Couto
Brazil · World #64,504 classical · FIDE ID 2158795
When preparing against Mauricio Souza Couto, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 60 games by Mauricio Souza Couto, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mauricio Souza Couto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mauricio Souza Couto 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 | 1,840 | 1,840 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,873 | 1,873 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,846 | 1,846 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 26 | 7 | 27 | 43.3% |
| As White | 28 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mauricio Souza Couto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mauricio Souza Couto's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 67.9% | 39.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 10.7% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 39.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Couto usually continues Bf4 (21.4% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Couto usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Couto usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Couto usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 28.6% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Mauricio Souza Couto's chess games
All 60 games by Mauricio Souza Couto in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 26 wins, 7 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A33 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Guilherme Exterhotter Bastos | 1,971 | ch-Catarinense U20 | D02 |
| May 2016 | Fischer Junior,Donaldo | 1,910 | 1st Sao Bento do Sul U2050 | A46 |
| Aug 2017 | Waltercler Hille | 1,891 | 8th Sao Bento do Sul Open | A70 |
| May 2012 | Jean Carlo Bertol | 1,832 | ch-Catarinense U20 | A01 |
| Aug 2017 | Dimitri Vinicius da Silva Ferraz | 1,820 | Florianopolis Winter Amateur Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,766 |
| Sao Bento do Sul Open 07 | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,689 |
| 2nd Sao Bento do Sul U2050 | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,633 |
| ch-Catarinense U20 | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,875 |
| 1st Sao Bento do Sul U2050 | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,739 |
| 8th Sao Bento do Sul Open | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,939 |
| Blumenau Santa Catarina Cup | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,838 |
| ch-BRA U20 | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,865 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mauricio Souza Couto's chess games?
60 games by Mauricio Souza Couto, from Mar 2013 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 Mauricio Souza Couto has played.
What does Mauricio Souza Couto play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Mauricio Souza Couto opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.f4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mauricio Souza Couto answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games).
What openings does Mauricio Souza Couto play as White?
As White, Mauricio Souza Couto's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mauricio Souza Couto play as Black?
As Black, Mauricio Souza Couto most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Mauricio Souza Couto's FIDE rating?
Mauricio Souza Couto is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess, 1,873 in rapid and 1,846 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,840 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Mauricio Souza Couto played?
Our database contains 60 games by Mauricio Souza Couto, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 7 draws, 27 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mauricio Souza Couto?
60 games by Mauricio Souza Couto 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.