Prepare against Paulo Sergio Costa
Brazil · World #75,711 classical · FIDE ID 2125560
When preparing against Paulo Sergio Costa, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 106 games by Paulo Sergio Costa, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paulo Sergio Costa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paulo Sergio 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 | 1,803 | 1,825 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,841 | 1,885 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,794 | 1,812 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 41 | 16 | 49 | 38.7% |
| As White | 55 | 20 | 13 | 22 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 51 | 21 | 3 | 27 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paulo Sergio Costa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paulo Sergio Costa's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 54.5% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 23 | 41.8% | 43.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Costa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Costa usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (3% of these games) — Costa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 43.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Costa usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Costa usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Costa usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 66.7% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 33.3% | 20.0% |
Paulo Sergio Costa's chess games
All 106 games by Paulo Sergio Costa in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 41 wins, 16 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Tarciano Bandeira | 2,166 | Jatai Open | A52 |
| Oct 2014 | Jose Pereira Braga | 1,922 | 10th American Continental | B34 |
| May 2014 | Jacson Henrique Gatelli | 1,909 | Cuiaba Contaud Open | B01 |
| Apr 2011 | Filipe Tella Guerra | 1,837 | Sao Paulo Braga Open | B77 |
| Dec 2023 | Matheus Vieira Goncalves | 1,816 | Rio Verde Goiano Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goiania Open | 2021 | 28 | 14.5 | 1,852 |
| 10th American Continental | 2014 | 11 | 4 | 1,823 |
| Sao Paulo Braga Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,732 |
| Goiania STD Open | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,838 |
| Imbituba Open | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,894 |
| Jatai Open | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,082 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,692 |
| Goiania STD-ch Semifinal | 2016 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,740 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paulo Sergio Costa's chess games?
106 games by Paulo Sergio Costa, from Sep 2011 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 Paulo Sergio Costa has played.
What does Paulo Sergio Costa play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Paulo Sergio Costa opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paulo Sergio Costa answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Paulo Sergio Costa play as White?
As White, Paulo Sergio Costa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paulo Sergio Costa play as Black?
As Black, Paulo Sergio Costa most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Paulo Sergio Costa's FIDE rating?
Paulo Sergio Costa is currently rated 1,803 in classical chess, 1,841 in rapid and 1,794 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,825 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Paulo Sergio Costa played?
Our database contains 106 games by Paulo Sergio Costa, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 16 draws, 49 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paulo Sergio Costa?
106 games by Paulo Sergio 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.