Prepare against Virginio Aleixo da Silva Sousa
Brazil · World #122,347 classical · FIDE ID 2151537
When preparing against Virginio Aleixo da Silva Sousa, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 40.9% over 22 games.
Our database contains 98 games by Virginio Aleixo da Silva Sousa, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Virginio Aleixo da Silva Sousa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Virginio Aleixo da Silva 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 | 1,667 | 1,683 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 25 | 5 | 68 | 25.5% |
| As White | 50 | 14 | 3 | 33 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 48 | 11 | 2 | 35 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Virginio Aleixo da Silva Sousa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Virginio Aleixo da Silva Sousa's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 100.0% | 31.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 31.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Sousa usually continues c4 (21.1% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Sousa usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Sousa usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 21 | 95.5% | 45.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 19 | 100.0% | 10.5% |
Virginio Aleixo da Silva Sousa's chess games
All 98 games by Virginio Aleixo da Silva Sousa in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 25 wins, 5 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 9/1/12 | 40.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Jose Gomes Da Silva | 1,779 | 19th Fortaleza Alves Memorial | D45 |
| Mar 2023 | Julliano de Araujo Rodrigues | 1,754 | Fortaleza Schoonenborch Open | B08 |
| Dec 2015 | Alison Dias Chaves | 1,745 | Fortaleza Cearense Cup | B08 |
| Apr 2014 | Francisco Jose Alves de Aquino | 1,715 | Tiradentes Open | D45 |
| May 2014 | Claus Benicio Da Silva | 1,711 | 19th Fortaleza Alves Memorial | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th American Continental | 2014 | 10 | 2 | 1,520 |
| Fortaleza Cearense Cup | 2016 | 10 | 2 | 1,446 |
| Fortaleza Cearense zt | 2019 | 8 | 1 | 1,421 |
| Tiradentes Open | 2014 | 7 | 1 | 1,528 |
| ch-BRA Amateur | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,638 |
| 7th Fortaleza Schoonenborch | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,678 |
| Fortaleza Schoonenborch U2000 | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,614 |
| Fortaleza Schoonenborch U1900 6th | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,461 |
Interactive opening tree from all 98 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Virginio Aleixo da Silva Sousa's chess games?
98 games by Virginio Aleixo da Silva Sousa, from Jan 2014 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 Virginio Aleixo da Silva Sousa has played.
What does Virginio Aleixo da Silva Sousa play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Virginio Aleixo da Silva Sousa opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Virginio Aleixo da Silva Sousa answers 1...d6 (95% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Virginio Aleixo da Silva Sousa play as White?
As White, Virginio Aleixo da Silva Sousa's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Virginio Aleixo da Silva Sousa play as Black?
As Black, Virginio Aleixo da Silva Sousa most often plays: Pirc Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Virginio Aleixo da Silva Sousa's FIDE rating?
Virginio Aleixo da Silva Sousa is currently rated 1,667 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,683 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Virginio Aleixo da Silva Sousa played?
Our database contains 98 games by Virginio Aleixo da Silva Sousa, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 5 draws, 68 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Virginio Aleixo da Silva Sousa?
98 games by Virginio Aleixo da Silva 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.