Prepare against Carlos Fantasia Sousa
PRT · World #81,506 classical · FIDE ID 1902741
Our database contains 37 games by Carlos Fantasia Sousa, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Fantasia Sousa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Fantasia Sousa 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 | 1,784 | 1,925 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,835 | 1,835 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,796 | 1,811 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 11 | 2 | 24 | 29.7% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Fantasia Sousa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Fantasia Sousa's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 20.0% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Sousa usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Sousa usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Sousa usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 12.5% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Sousa usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Sousa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 55.6% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Carlos Fantasia Sousa's chess games
All 37 games by Carlos Fantasia Sousa in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Aug 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: 11 wins, 2 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Ribeiro,Gustavo | 2,253 | Silves Open 2026 | A36 |
| Mar 2025 | Kai Andreas Finkler | 1,990 | Silves Open | B00 |
| Jul 2016 | Vitor Morais | 1,903 | ch-POR Seniors 50+ | E86 |
| Mar 2025 | A Dumont | 1,897 | Silves Open | C30 |
| May 2026 | Jeremias,Damaim | 1,669 | Silves Open 2026 | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sao Luis Maranhense | 2016 | 8 | 0 | 1,630 |
| Silves Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,879 |
| Silves Open | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 1,954 |
| ch-POR Seniors 50+ | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,858 |
| chT-POR Districts | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1,746 |
| POR Associations Cup | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,904 |
| Recife JEBS Open w | 2024 | 2 | 2 | 2,030 |
| Evora Carpintero Memorial 1st | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,795 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Fantasia Sousa's chess games?
37 games by Carlos Fantasia Sousa, from Jul 2004 to Aug 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 Carlos Fantasia Sousa has played.
What does Carlos Fantasia Sousa play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Carlos Fantasia Sousa opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Fantasia Sousa answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games).
What openings does Carlos Fantasia Sousa play as White?
As White, Carlos Fantasia Sousa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Fantasia Sousa play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Fantasia Sousa most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Carlos Fantasia Sousa's FIDE rating?
Carlos Fantasia Sousa is currently rated 1,784 in classical chess, 1,835 in rapid and 1,796 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,925 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Carlos Fantasia Sousa played?
Our database contains 37 games by Carlos Fantasia Sousa, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 2 draws, 24 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Fantasia Sousa?
37 games by Carlos Fantasia Sousa 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.