Prepare against Paulo Sergio da Silva Lima
Brazil · World #28,541 classical · FIDE ID 2141531
When preparing against Paulo Sergio da Silva Lima, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Paulo Sergio da Silva Lima, covering Nov 2011 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Paulo Sergio da Silva Lima's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paulo Sergio da Silva 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 | 1,995 | 1,995 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 1,955 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 46.7% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paulo Sergio da Silva Lima's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paulo Sergio da Silva Lima's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 62.5% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 37.5% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Lima usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Lima usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Lima usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lima usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Lima usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Lima usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Paulo Sergio da Silva Lima's chess games
All 30 games by Paulo Sergio da Silva Lima in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - Oct 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Dawton Almino Lemos | 1,917 | Fortaleza Alves Memorial 16th | C00 |
| May 2012 | Marcos Antonio da C Freitas | 1,892 | Fortaleza Alves Memorial 16th | B33 |
| May 2012 | Alan Kardeck dos Anjos Lima | 1,840 | Fortaleza Alves Memorial 16th | D05 |
| May 2012 | Gutemberg Magalhaes Souza | 1,815 | Fortaleza Alves Memorial 16th | E10 |
| Jan 2021 | Paulo Robson Rodrigues Barreto | 1,814 | ch-Fortaleza Cearense | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA U20 | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,851 |
| ch-Cearense 54th sf | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,970 |
| ch-Farias Brito Cearense 55th | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,867 |
| ch-Fortaleza Cearense | 2021 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,033 |
| Fortaleza Alves Memorial 16th | 2012 | 5 | 4 | 2,194 |
| CCXC 2026 - Luiz Gentil Jr (Etapa 4) | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,117 |
| Montreal Mercredi 08 | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2,163 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paulo Sergio da Silva Lima's chess games?
30 games by Paulo Sergio da Silva Lima, from Nov 2011 to Oct 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 da Silva Lima has played.
What does Paulo Sergio da Silva Lima play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Paulo Sergio da Silva Lima opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paulo Sergio da Silva Lima answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Paulo Sergio da Silva Lima play as White?
As White, Paulo Sergio da Silva Lima's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paulo Sergio da Silva Lima play as Black?
As Black, Paulo Sergio da Silva Lima most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Paulo Sergio da Silva Lima's FIDE rating?
Paulo Sergio da Silva Lima is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,995 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Paulo Sergio da Silva Lima played?
Our database contains 30 games by Paulo Sergio da Silva Lima, covering Nov 2011 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 8 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paulo Sergio da Silva Lima?
30 games by Paulo Sergio da Silva 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.