Prepare against Alberto Negrao
PRT · World #44,401 classical · FIDE ID 864633
When preparing against Alberto Negrao, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 33 games by Alberto Negrao, covering Jun 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Alberto Negrao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alberto Negrao 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 | 1,916 | 1,945 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,828 | 1,836 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,843 | 1,843 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 36.4% |
| As White | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 61.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 20.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2026): 264 rated games against 197 different opponents, across 78 events in 2 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 | 145 | 70 | 35 | 40 | 48.3% | 1,799 | 1,868 | 15 |
| Rapid | 77 | 39 | 13 | 25 | 50.6% | 1,653 | 1,694 | 9 |
| Blitz | 37 | 25 | 4 | 8 | 67.6% | 1,544 | 1,701 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 76 | 18 | 17 | 41 | 23.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 138 | 85 | 28 | 25 | 61.6% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 2 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
6 tournament wins from 28 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1,777 | 1,911 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1,714 | 1,714 |
| 2024 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1,864 | 1,931 |
| 2023 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,646 | 1,602 |
| 2022 | 37 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 1,642 | 1,630 |
| 2021 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 1,565 | 1,671 |
| 2020 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1,743 | 1,743 |
| 2019 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1,666 | 1,695 |
| 2018 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1,931 | 1,931 |
| 2017 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 1,740 | 1,873 |
| 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1,711 | 1,893 |
| 2015 | 56 | 34 | 7 | 15 | 1,689 | 1,825 |
| 2014 | 61 | 28 | 17 | 16 | 1,802 | 1,848 |
| 2008 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1,663 | 2,063 |
Where Alberto Negrao has played
Portugal (77) · Italy (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alberto Negrao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alberto Negrao's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 92.3% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 83.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Negrao usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Negrao usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Negrao usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Negrao usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Alberto Negrao's chess games
All 33 games by Alberto Negrao in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D51 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Andre Ventura Sousa | 2,191 | Lisbon Christmas Open | C59 |
| Aug 2015 | Hugo Miguel Da Costa Ferreira | 2,133 | 3rd Lisbon Check Mate Open | B01 |
| Dec 2014 | Even Emberland | 1,913 | Lisbon Christmas Open | B84 |
| May 2015 | Henrique M A Albergaria Paiva | 1,788 | Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | B59 |
| Aug 2015 | Joao Pedro Mendes D Jesus | 1,764 | 3rd Lisbon Check Mate Open | C66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Christmas Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,088 |
| 3rd Lisbon Check Mate Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,056 |
| Coimbra Open | 2015 | 6 | 1 | 1,707 |
| Leiria Open 5th | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,902 |
| Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | 2015 | 5 | 4 | 1,900 |
| chT-POR Districts | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,593 |
Interactive opening tree from all 33 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alberto Negrao's chess games?
33 games by Alberto Negrao, from Jun 2014 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 Alberto Negrao has played.
What does Alberto Negrao play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Alberto Negrao opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alberto Negrao answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Alberto Negrao play as White?
As White, Alberto Negrao's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alberto Negrao play as Black?
As Black, Alberto Negrao most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Alberto Negrao's FIDE rating?
Alberto Negrao is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,828 in rapid and 1,843 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,945 (May 2016).
How many games has Alberto Negrao played?
Our database contains 33 games by Alberto Negrao, covering Jun 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 11 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alberto Negrao?
33 games by Alberto Negrao 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.