Gomes, Luiz Alexandre de Souza

Luiz Alexandre de Souza Gomes, a 56-year-old Brazilian FIDE Master, is rated 2213 and sitting in the top 2% of Brazilian players, and in the top 3% worldwide. He has slipped back 41 Elo over the past 12 months. 13 rated games in the past year (≈4/year long-term). Recent appearances: Festival Nacional Interclubes Campeonato Brasileiro por Equipes and Campeonato Mineiro Classico 2025. Also played 3 rapid (including 4o Festival Internacional de Catas Altas MG 6o Caraca Chess Open RPD) and 3 blitz events (including 4o Festival Internacional de Catas Altas MG 4o Desafio BLZ) recently. He had 7 career breaks: 17 months (2003–2005), 14 months (2007–2008), 44 months (2009–2013), 21 months (2013–2014), 13 months (2014–2016), 84 months (2016–2023) and 29 months (2023–2025). His peak of 2352 was reached at age 38 (Jul 2008); he also reached Brazilian #22 in Oct 2008.

Previously known as Luiz A. Gomes (until Jan 2006). Awarded FM in 2006 (age 36).