Prepare against Rafael Felipe Prasca Sosa
IM · Venezuela · World #4,554 classical · FIDE ID 3900819
Our database contains 763 games by Rafael Felipe Prasca Sosa, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Felipe Prasca Sosa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Felipe Prasca Sosa 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 | 2,286 | 2,409 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,394 | 2,406 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,237 | 2,403 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 763 | 304 | 288 | 171 | 39.8% |
| As White | 385 | 171 | 149 | 65 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 378 | 133 | 139 | 106 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (385 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 367 | 95.3% | 63.9% |
| d4 | 17 | 4.4% | 64.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 63.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sosa usually continues Nf3 (60.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sosa usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Sosa usually continues d4 (73.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Sosa usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Sosa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Sosa usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 154 | 77.4% | 55.2% |
| c5 | 43 | 21.6% | 52.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 110 | 97.3% | 55.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Rafael Felipe Prasca Sosa's chess games
All 763 games by Rafael Felipe Prasca Sosa in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 304 wins, 288 draws, 171 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 75 | 27/30/18 | 36.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 45 | 22/15/8 | 48.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 12/5/1 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 11/5/1 | 64.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 14 | 4/10/0 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 73 | 28/27/18 | 38.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 38 | 18/10/10 | 47.4% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 36 | 13/13/10 | 36.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 27 | 7/7/13 | 25.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 21 | 6/12/3 | 28.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 3/9/6 | 16.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Karen Asrian | 2,646 | Olympiad-37 | C03 |
| Sep 2012 | Viorel Iordachescu | 2,645 | Olympiad-40 | C16 |
| Nov 2018 | David Paravyan | 2,629 | Titled Tue | D11 |
| Nov 2008 | Robert Zelcic | 2,589 | Olympiad-38 | B18 |
| Nov 2006 | Henrique Mecking | 2,565 | ch-Iberoamerican GpD 1st | B81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VEN | 2014 | 47 | 28 | 2,349 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2003 | 37 | 24.5 | 2,392 |
| ch-Pan American U18 | 2001 | 15 | 11 | 2,463 |
| Capablanca Memorial Premier II 40th | 2005 | 13 | 7 | 2,478 |
| Capablanca Memorial Premier I 39th | 2004 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,432 |
| ch-Pan American U16 | 1999 | 13 | 10 | 2,406 |
| 3rd Casa Argentina | 2002 | 13 | 7 | 2,311 |
| Mercosur Cup | 2006 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,436 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Felipe Prasca Sosa's chess games?
763 games by Rafael Felipe Prasca Sosa, from Oct 2015 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 Rafael Felipe Prasca Sosa has played.
What does Rafael Felipe Prasca Sosa play on the first move as White?
Across 385 games with White in our database, Rafael Felipe Prasca Sosa opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.g3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Felipe Prasca Sosa answers 1...e6 (77% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Rafael Felipe Prasca Sosa play as White?
As White, Rafael Felipe Prasca Sosa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (75 games, 36.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (45 games, 48.9% win rate); Italian Game (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 385 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Felipe Prasca Sosa play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Felipe Prasca Sosa most often plays: Slav Defense (73 games, 38.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (38 games, 47.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (36 games, 36.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 378 games.
What is Rafael Felipe Prasca Sosa's FIDE rating?
Rafael Felipe Prasca Sosa is currently rated 2,286 in classical chess, 2,394 in rapid and 2,237 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,409 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Rafael Felipe Prasca Sosa played?
Our database contains 763 games by Rafael Felipe Prasca Sosa, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 304 wins, 288 draws, 171 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Felipe Prasca Sosa?
763 games by Rafael Felipe Prasca Sosa 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.