Prepare against Samuel Gomes Pereira De Souza
Brazil · World #74,445 classical · FIDE ID 44718160
When preparing against Samuel Gomes Pereira De Souza, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Samuel Gomes Pereira De Souza, covering Nov 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Gomes Pereira De Souza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Gomes Pereira De Souza 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 | 1,809 | 1,810 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,786 | 1,813 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,702 | 1,746 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 26.7% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 26.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 171 rated games against 105 different opponents, across 19 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 | 63 | 23 | 11 | 29 | 36.5% | 1,867 | 1,772 | 5 |
| Rapid | 67 | 32 | 7 | 28 | 47.8% | 1,909 | 1,754 | 7 |
| Blitz | 33 | 14 | 2 | 17 | 42.4% | 1,934 | 1,654 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 64 | 9 | 11 | 44 | 14.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 26 | 14 | 3 | 9 | 53.8% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 64 | 34 | 4 | 26 | 1,962 | 1,780 |
| 2025 | 53 | 24 | 7 | 22 | 1,865 | 1,785 |
| 2024 | 25 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 1,942 | 1,751 |
| 2023 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1,699 | 1,641 |
| 2022 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 1,797 | 1,547 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Gomes Pereira De Souza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Gomes Pereira De Souza's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Souza usually continues c3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Souza usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Souza usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Samuel Gomes Pereira De Souza's chess games
All 30 games by Samuel Gomes Pereira De Souza in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2022 - Nov 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: 8 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Marcio de Souza Pessoa | 1,907 | 3rd Manaus Open | B13 |
| Nov 2026 | Alan Roberto da Silva e Costa | 1,834 | Campeonato Amazonense de Xadrez 2026 (Absoluto e Feminino) | B06 |
| Oct 2023 | Jefferson Lopes | 1,810 | 2nd Manaus Open | B92 |
| Oct 2023 | Tiago Augusto Adami De Oliveira | 1,800 | 2nd Manaus Open | B07 |
| Oct 2023 | Luciana de Maria Rocha Da Silva | 1,382 | 2nd Manaus Open | B86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Manaus Open | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,790 |
| 3rd Manaus Open | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,931 |
| IV Manaus Open | 2025 | 5 | 1 | 1,746 |
| Campeonato Amazonense de Xadrez 2026 (Absoluto e Feminino) | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,046 |
| II OPEN EXPERT DE XADREZ RÁPIDO 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,707 |
| I OPEN EXPERT DE XADREZ RÁPIDO 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,249 |
| Manaus Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,037 |
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Where can I find Samuel Gomes Pereira De Souza's chess games?
30 games by Samuel Gomes Pereira De Souza, from Nov 2022 to Nov 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 Samuel Gomes Pereira De Souza has played.
What does Samuel Gomes Pereira De Souza play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Samuel Gomes Pereira De Souza opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Gomes Pereira De Souza answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Samuel Gomes Pereira De Souza play as White?
As White, Samuel Gomes Pereira De Souza's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Gomes Pereira De Souza play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Gomes Pereira De Souza most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Samuel Gomes Pereira De Souza's FIDE rating?
Samuel Gomes Pereira De Souza is currently rated 1,809 in classical chess, 1,786 in rapid and 1,702 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,810 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Samuel Gomes Pereira De Souza played?
Our database contains 30 games by Samuel Gomes Pereira De Souza, covering Nov 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Gomes Pereira De Souza?
30 games by Samuel Gomes Pereira De Souza 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.