Prepare against Otavio De Souza Laba
Brazil · World #47,035 classical · FIDE ID 22788883
When preparing against Otavio De Souza Laba, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Otavio De Souza Laba, covering Feb 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Otavio De Souza Laba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Otavio De Souza Laba 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 | 1,905 | 1,978 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,792 | 1,872 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,857 | 1,929 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 45.5% |
| As White | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Otavio De Souza Laba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Otavio De Souza Laba's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 31.3% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Laba usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Laba usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Laba usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Laba usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Laba usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Laba usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Otavio De Souza Laba's chess games
All 33 games by Otavio De Souza Laba in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - Aug 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Romulo Cardoso S Rodrigues Mota | 2,110 | 4th Niteroi Open | B27 |
| Aug 2024 | Marcelo da Silva Schiavo | 2,059 | 4th Niteroi Open | C10 |
| Apr 2024 | Matheus Braga Dias | 1,960 | 3rd Rio de Janeiro Open | E70 |
| Jun 2024 | Thiago L Verbicario Dos Santos | 1,909 | Rio de Janeiro Estadual Open | B96 |
| Oct 2023 | Jorge Antonio Torres Chaves | 1,867 | ch-Rio de Janeiro Estadual | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Rio de Janeiro Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,941 |
| 4th Niteroi Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,127 |
| ch-Rio de Janeiro Estadual | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,003 |
| Rio de Janeiro Estadual Open | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 2,125 |
| V Duchamp Int Open | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,799 |
| V Rio Chess Open 2026 | Classical | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,751 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Otavio De Souza Laba's chess games?
33 games by Otavio De Souza Laba, from Feb 2023 to Aug 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 Otavio De Souza Laba has played.
What does Otavio De Souza Laba play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Otavio De Souza Laba opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Otavio De Souza Laba answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Otavio De Souza Laba play as White?
As White, Otavio De Souza Laba's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Otavio De Souza Laba play as Black?
As Black, Otavio De Souza Laba most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Otavio De Souza Laba's FIDE rating?
Otavio De Souza Laba is currently rated 1,905 in classical chess, 1,792 in rapid and 1,857 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Otavio De Souza Laba played?
Our database contains 33 games by Otavio De Souza Laba, covering Feb 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Otavio De Souza Laba?
33 games by Otavio De Souza Laba 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.