Prepare against Michael David Da Costa
Brazil · World #145,453 classical · FIDE ID 22762027
When preparing against Michael David Da Costa, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%).
Our database contains 64 games by Michael David Da Costa, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael David Da Costa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael David Da Costa 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 | 1,606 | 1,633 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,674 | 1,682 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,568 | 1,641 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 25 | 9 | 30 | 39.1% |
| As White | 30 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 34 | 11 | 4 | 19 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael David Da Costa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael David Da Costa's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Costa usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Costa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Costa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 50.0% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 76.9% | 65.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
Michael David Da Costa's chess games
All 64 games by Michael David Da Costa in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 25 wins, 9 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B14 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A92 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Pablo Alejandro Acosta | 2,002 | Sao Bento do Sul Open 05 | D37 |
| Jan 2023 | Natalia De Oliveira Biazon | 1,813 | 9th Florianopolis Open | D02 |
| Jan 2023 | Carvalho,Eduardo Meireles | 1,812 | 9th Florianopolis Open | B11 |
| Apr 2023 | Leonardo Espinha Alonso | 1,800 | Florianopolis Open B 04 | D10 |
| Apr 2023 | Pedro Gustavo Cruz De Oliveira | 1,726 | Florianopolis Open B 04 | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timbo Open | 2021 | 10 | 3 | 1,416 |
| 7th Florianopolis Open | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,366 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,728 |
| ch-BRA Amateur U1600 | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,462 |
| Rio Negrinho Froebel Cup | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,587 |
| Florianopolis Autumn U1800 Open | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,433 |
| ch-Catarinense | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,617 |
| 64th ch-Santa Catarina | 2020 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,365 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael David Da Costa's chess games?
64 games by Michael David Da Costa, from Jul 2019 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 Michael David Da Costa has played.
What does Michael David Da Costa play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Michael David Da Costa opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael David Da Costa answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Michael David Da Costa play as White?
As White, Michael David Da Costa's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael David Da Costa play as Black?
As Black, Michael David Da Costa most often plays: London System (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Michael David Da Costa's FIDE rating?
Michael David Da Costa is currently rated 1,606 in classical chess, 1,674 in rapid and 1,568 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,633 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Michael David Da Costa played?
Our database contains 64 games by Michael David Da Costa, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 9 draws, 30 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael David Da Costa?
64 games by Michael David Da Costa 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.