Prepare against Osvaldo Dos Santos Lima
CM · São Tomé & Príncipe · World #63,140 classical · FIDE ID 14306352
When preparing against Osvaldo Dos Santos Lima, expect 1.c4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%).
Our database contains 64 games by Osvaldo Dos Santos Lima, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Osvaldo Dos Santos Lima's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Osvaldo Dos Santos Lima 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 | 1,845 | 1,903 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 1,888 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 22 | 9 | 33 | 34.4% |
| As White | 32 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 32 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Osvaldo Dos Santos Lima's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Osvaldo Dos Santos Lima's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 31 | 96.9% | 41.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 97% of White games, 41.9% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Lima usually continues Nc3 (14.3% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Lima usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Lima usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Lima usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 52.9% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
Osvaldo Dos Santos Lima's chess games
All 64 games by Osvaldo Dos Santos Lima in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 22 wins, 9 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | A .H. Al-Ali Noah | 2,276 | Olympiad-43 | B06 |
| Oct 2018 | Peter J. Kirby | 1,988 | Olympiad-43 | E90 |
| Oct 2018 | Girum Teklewold Altaye | 1,986 | Olympiad-43 | D37 |
| Sep 2016 | Massimiliano Maccapani | 1,971 | Olympiad-42 | A36 |
| Sep 2012 | Kwadwo Owusu Bempa Bonsu | 1,952 | Olympiad-40 | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,099 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,880 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 1,998 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 1,994 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 10 | 3 | 1,815 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,740 |
| 4th Luiz Rego Memorial | 2016 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Osvaldo Dos Santos Lima's chess games?
64 games by Osvaldo Dos Santos Lima, from Sep 2010 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 Osvaldo Dos Santos Lima has played.
What does Osvaldo Dos Santos Lima play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Osvaldo Dos Santos Lima opens with 1.c4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Osvaldo Dos Santos Lima answers 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games).
What openings does Osvaldo Dos Santos Lima play as White?
As White, Osvaldo Dos Santos Lima's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Osvaldo Dos Santos Lima play as Black?
As Black, Osvaldo Dos Santos Lima most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Osvaldo Dos Santos Lima's FIDE rating?
Osvaldo Dos Santos Lima is currently rated 1,845 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Osvaldo Dos Santos Lima played?
Our database contains 64 games by Osvaldo Dos Santos Lima, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 9 draws, 33 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Osvaldo Dos Santos Lima?
64 games by Osvaldo Dos Santos Lima 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.