Prepare against Ykaru Vinicius Monteiro Costa
Brazil · World #142,747 classical · FIDE ID 2169886
When preparing against Ykaru Vinicius Monteiro Costa, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 31 games by Ykaru Vinicius Monteiro Costa, covering Dec 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ykaru Vinicius Monteiro Costa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ykaru Vinicius Monteiro Costa 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 | 1,614 | 1,698 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,617 | 1,687 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,660 | 1,753 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 8 | 2 | 21 | 25.8% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 6.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2013-2026): 169 rated games against 138 different opponents, across 23 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 | 64 | 18 | 7 | 39 | 28.1% | 1,850 | 1,642 | 3 |
| Rapid | 46 | 25 | 1 | 20 | 54.3% | 1,847 | 1,747 | 5 |
| Blitz | 48 | 13 | 0 | 35 | 27.1% | 1,777 | 1,563 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 45 | 6 | 4 | 35 | 13.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 24 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 58.3% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 69 | 34 | 2 | 33 | 1,796 | 1,739 |
| 2025 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 1,755 | 1,535 |
| 2014 | 24 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 1,896 | 1,683 |
| 2013 | 51 | 12 | 2 | 37 | 1,866 | 1,535 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ykaru Vinicius Monteiro Costa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ykaru Vinicius Monteiro Costa's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 56.3% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 37.5% | 25.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Costa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Costa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Costa usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (83% of these games) — Costa usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Costa usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 62.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Ykaru Vinicius Monteiro Costa's chess games
All 31 games by Ykaru Vinicius Monteiro Costa in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - Oct 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, 2 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C43 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Wesley Cesar Reis Dos Santos | 1,795 | Amazonas zt | D47 |
| Jun 2013 | Lucas Smith Soares Silveira | 1,769 | Amazonas zt | A15 |
| Jan 2014 | Vinicius dos Reis Tavares | 1,696 | ch-Amazonas sf1 | B52 |
| Jan 2014 | Lorensen Willer Soares Silveira | 1,617 | ch-Amazonas sf1 | C84 |
| Feb 2014 | Joao Rodolpho Filho | 1,573 | Manaus Serious 1st | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91st ch-BRA | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,734 |
| ch-FENAJ U18 | 2013 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,514 |
| Amazonas zt | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,707 |
| Manaus Serious 1st | 2014 | 4 | 1 | 1,555 |
| ch-Amazonas sf1 | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 1,859 |
| 80th ch-BRA sf2 | 2013 | 3 | 0 | 1,494 |
| II OPEN EXPERT DE XADREZ RÁPIDO 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,849 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ykaru Vinicius Monteiro Costa's chess games?
31 games by Ykaru Vinicius Monteiro Costa, from Dec 2013 to Oct 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 Ykaru Vinicius Monteiro Costa has played.
What does Ykaru Vinicius Monteiro Costa play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Ykaru Vinicius Monteiro Costa opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.b4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ykaru Vinicius Monteiro Costa answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Ykaru Vinicius Monteiro Costa play as White?
As White, Ykaru Vinicius Monteiro Costa's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ykaru Vinicius Monteiro Costa play as Black?
As Black, Ykaru Vinicius Monteiro Costa most often plays: Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Ykaru Vinicius Monteiro Costa's FIDE rating?
Ykaru Vinicius Monteiro Costa is currently rated 1,614 in classical chess, 1,617 in rapid and 1,660 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,698 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Ykaru Vinicius Monteiro Costa played?
Our database contains 31 games by Ykaru Vinicius Monteiro Costa, covering Dec 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 2 draws, 21 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ykaru Vinicius Monteiro Costa?
31 games by Ykaru Vinicius Monteiro Costa 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.