Prepare against Alex Ferreira
Canada · World #47,066 classical · FIDE ID 2606763
Our database contains 280 games by Alex Ferreira, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alex Ferreira's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Ferreira 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 | 1,905 | 2,047 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 1,973 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 1,960 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 280 | 118 | 66 | 96 | 42.1% |
| As White | 139 | 60 | 36 | 43 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 141 | 58 | 30 | 53 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Ferreira's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Ferreira's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 62.6% | 58.0% |
| d4 | 28 | 20.1% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 4.3% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.6% | 70.0% |
| g4 | 5 | 3.6% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues Bg5 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 33.3% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 22 | 29.3% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 20 | 26.7% | 67.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 73.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 15.2% | 71.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Alex Ferreira's chess games
All 280 games by Alex Ferreira in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 118 wins, 66 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Yuanling Yuan | 2,382 | Toronto Howard Ridout Swiss | A45 |
| Nov 2010 | Rune Linnebo Pedersen | 2,342 | Scarborough CC Falling Leaves | A29 |
| Sep 2010 | Andrei Moffat | 2,290 | Toronto Howard Ridout Swiss | B01 |
| Sep 2009 | Karl Sellars | 2,268 | Toronto Howard Ridout Open | C18 |
| Jan 2008 | Bryan Lamb | 2,246 | ch-Scarborough CC | C19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2010 | 23 | 11 | 1,914 |
| ch-Scarborough CC | 2010 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,017 |
| Toronto Howard Ridout Open | 2009 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,963 |
| Toronto Howard Ridout Swiss | 2010 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,174 |
| Scarborough CC Fall Swiss | 2008 | 12 | 7 | 1,967 |
| ch-Scarborough CC Reserves | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,043 |
| Toronto-B2 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,980 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,064 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Ferreira's chess games?
280 games by Alex Ferreira, from Sep 2010 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 Alex Ferreira has played.
What does Alex Ferreira play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Alex Ferreira opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Ferreira answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Alex Ferreira play as White?
As White, Alex Ferreira's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Ferreira play as Black?
As Black, Alex Ferreira most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Albin Countergambit (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 56.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Alex Ferreira's FIDE rating?
Alex Ferreira is currently rated 1,905 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,047 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Alex Ferreira played?
Our database contains 280 games by Alex Ferreira, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 66 draws, 96 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Ferreira?
280 games by Alex Ferreira 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.