Prepare against Rafael de Sousa Assis
Brazil · World #23,349 classical · FIDE ID 2136325
When preparing against Rafael de Sousa Assis, expect 1.e4 in 29% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 58 games by Rafael de Sousa Assis, covering Sep 2011 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Rafael de Sousa Assis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael de Sousa Assis 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 | 2,031 | 2,031 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,068 | 2,068 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,129 | 2,129 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 36.2% |
| As White | 31 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 27 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 37.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2026): 255 rated games against 155 different opponents, across 29 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 186 | 105 | 34 | 47 | 56.5% | 1,976 | 1,997 | 20 |
| Rapid | 25 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 68.0% | 1,916 | 2,132 | 7 |
| Blitz | 44 | 32 | 5 | 7 | 72.7% | 1,929 | 2,129 | 24 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 73 | 24 | 16 | 33 | 32.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 90 | 64 | 15 | 11 | 71.1% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 5 vs CM.
Tournament wins
7 tournament wins from 29 events, 7 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1,817 | 2,017 |
| 2025 | 62 | 50 | 8 | 4 | 1,873 | 2,165 |
| 2024 | 35 | 24 | 6 | 5 | 1,994 | 2,133 |
| 2017 | 21 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 1,947 | 1,967 |
| 2016 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2,017 | 1,617 |
| 2015 | 25 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 1,956 | 1,956 |
| 2013 | 26 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 1,973 | 2,133 |
| 2012 | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 2,070 | 1,970 |
| 2011 | 31 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 2,050 | 1,902 |
| 2010 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2,044 | 1,964 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael de Sousa Assis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael de Sousa Assis's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 29.0% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 29.0% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 9 | 29.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 9.7% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Assis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Assis usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Assis usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Assis usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Assis usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Assis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 53.3% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Rafael de Sousa Assis's chess games
All 58 games by Rafael de Sousa Assis in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 21 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Mario Henrique Andrade Fiaes | 2,131 | ch-Baianos | E48 |
| Oct 2010 | Hebert Silva De Oliveira | 2,111 | ch-Baiano Final | B98 |
| Apr 2011 | Cesidio Rocha Monteiro Neto | 2,043 | Salvador IV Open | B08 |
| May 2013 | Remulo Aguiar Freitas | 1,975 | BRA Bahia Region | A45 |
| Oct 2012 | Evangelista Cardoso Ferreira | 1,924 | ch-Baiano | D73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRA Bahia Region | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,803 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,933 |
| 6th Vitoria da Conquista FBX | 2013 | 6 | 5 | 2,327 |
| 78th ch-BRA sf | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 2,074 |
| ch-Baiano | 2013 | 5 | 4 | 2,185 |
| ch-Baianos | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,879 |
| BRA Bahia zt | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 2,011 |
| Salvador IV Open | 2011 | 4 | 1 | 1,802 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael de Sousa Assis's chess games?
58 games by Rafael de Sousa Assis, from Sep 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 Rafael de Sousa Assis has played.
What does Rafael de Sousa Assis play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Rafael de Sousa Assis opens with 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael de Sousa Assis answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Rafael de Sousa Assis play as White?
As White, Rafael de Sousa Assis's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael de Sousa Assis play as Black?
As Black, Rafael de Sousa Assis most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Rafael de Sousa Assis's FIDE rating?
Rafael de Sousa Assis is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess, 2,068 in rapid and 2,129 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Rafael de Sousa Assis played?
Our database contains 58 games by Rafael de Sousa Assis, covering Sep 2011 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael de Sousa Assis?
58 games by Rafael de Sousa Assis 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.