Prepare against Nuno Sousa
PRT · World #35,337 classical · FIDE ID 1901826
Our database contains 71 games by Nuno Sousa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nuno Sousa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nuno Sousa 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 | 1,957 | 2,114 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,907 | 1,999 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,793 | 1,967 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 23 | 19 | 29 | 32.4% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 36 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nuno Sousa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nuno Sousa's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 100.0% | 54.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Sousa usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Sousa usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Sousa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
Nuno Sousa's chess games
All 71 games by Nuno Sousa 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: 23 wins, 19 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Andre Ventura Sousa | 2,411 | chT-POR | C21 |
| Aug 2014 | Antonio P Santos | 2,253 | chT3-POR Final | B30 |
| Aug 2013 | Antonio Pedro Freixial Vasques | 2,183 | chT-POR | B34 |
| Oct 2013 | Marco Viela | 2,180 | 10th St Joao da Madeira Open | B01 |
| Oct 2016 | Simao Pintor | 2,028 | POR Circuit rapid | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POR | 2016 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,066 |
| POR Honra | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,931 |
| Gaia Profigaia Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,946 |
| 11th Madeira AEJ Open | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,901 |
| 10th St Joao da Madeira Open | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 2,064 |
| POR Circuit rapid | 2016 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,855 |
| Guimaraes Open | 2007 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,025 |
| 5th Maia Open | 2021 | 2 | 2 | 1,757 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nuno Sousa's chess games?
71 games by Nuno Sousa, 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 Nuno Sousa has played.
What does Nuno Sousa play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Nuno Sousa opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nuno Sousa answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Nuno Sousa play as White?
As White, Nuno Sousa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nuno Sousa play as Black?
As Black, Nuno Sousa most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Nuno Sousa's FIDE rating?
Nuno Sousa is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess, 1,907 in rapid and 1,793 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Nuno Sousa played?
Our database contains 71 games by Nuno Sousa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 19 draws, 29 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nuno Sousa?
71 games by Nuno Sousa 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.