Prepare against Vinicius Taishun Lima
Brazil · World #13,015 classical · FIDE ID 2178664
When preparing against Vinicius Taishun Lima, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 24 games.
Our database contains 385 games by Vinicius Taishun Lima, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vinicius Taishun Lima's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vinicius Taishun 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 | 2,128 | 2,143 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,009 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,995 | 1,999 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 385 | 168 | 53 | 164 | 43.6% |
| As White | 203 | 89 | 26 | 88 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 182 | 79 | 27 | 76 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vinicius Taishun Lima's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vinicius Taishun Lima's side.
First moves as White (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 187 | 92.1% | 51.6% |
| d4 | 9 | 4.4% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Lima usually continues Nf3 (46.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Lima usually continues Nf3 (68.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Lima usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Lima usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Lima usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (22% of these games) — Lima usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 85 | 98.8% | 57.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 50.0% | 40.3% |
| d5 | 29 | 46.8% | 56.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Vinicius Taishun Lima's chess games
All 385 games by Vinicius Taishun Lima in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 168 wins, 53 draws, 164 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 24 | 8/4/12 | 33.3% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 10/5/8 | 43.5% |
| C21 | Center Game | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 33 | 15/7/11 | 45.5% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 9/0/9 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Andres Rodriguez Vila | 2,405 | Brazil Chess Series - Floripa 2026 | Super Blitz | C18 |
| Aug 2025 | Nikolaos Spyropoulos | 2,379 | Titled Tue Late | B93 |
| Sep 2025 | Mikayel Manvelyan | 2,376 | Titled Tue | B93 |
| Dec 2025 | Vinicius de Abreu Marques | 2,370 | Brazil Chess Series - SP | A04 |
| Aug 2025 | Govhar Beydullayeva | 2,365 | Titled Tue Late | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 75 | 25 | 2,082 |
| Sao Paulo Carnaval Open | 2020 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,881 |
| ch-BRA Amateur U1800 | 2019 | 13 | 9.5 | 1,851 |
| ch-BRA U12 | 2018 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,613 |
| 87th ch-BRA | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,057 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,023 |
| Pocos de Caldas Open | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,844 |
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,073 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vinicius Taishun Lima's chess games?
385 games by Vinicius Taishun Lima, from Jul 2014 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 Vinicius Taishun Lima has played.
What does Vinicius Taishun Lima play on the first move as White?
Across 203 games with White in our database, Vinicius Taishun Lima opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vinicius Taishun Lima answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Vinicius Taishun Lima play as White?
As White, Vinicius Taishun Lima's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Center Game (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 203 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vinicius Taishun Lima play as Black?
As Black, Vinicius Taishun Lima most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 182 games.
What is Vinicius Taishun Lima's FIDE rating?
Vinicius Taishun Lima is currently rated 2,128 in classical chess, 2,009 in rapid and 1,995 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (May 2026).
How many games has Vinicius Taishun Lima played?
Our database contains 385 games by Vinicius Taishun Lima, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 168 wins, 53 draws, 164 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vinicius Taishun Lima?
385 games by Vinicius Taishun 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.