Prepare against Alexander Ferreira
Brazil · World #105,180 classical · FIDE ID 2102935
When preparing against Alexander Ferreira, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 247 games by Alexander Ferreira, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Ferreira's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander 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 | 1,714 | 1,739 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,772 | 1,819 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 247 | 66 | 33 | 148 | 26.7% |
| As White | 126 | 36 | 15 | 75 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 121 | 30 | 18 | 73 | 24.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Ferreira's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Ferreira's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 91.3% | 34.3% |
| f4 | 6 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 34.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues Nf3 (23.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 5% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (33% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 55 | 90.2% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 47.7% | 26.2% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 43.2% | 31.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Alexander Ferreira's chess games
All 247 games by Alexander Ferreira in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Aug 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: 66 wins, 33 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 24 | 6/2/16 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A49 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Almir Correia Cardoso | 2,045 | 3rd Joao Pessoa Open | E00 |
| Jul 2012 | Romildo Magalhaes Martins | 2,008 | ch-BRA Seniors | C30 |
| Aug 2014 | Ademilson Cavalcant Da Costa | 1,803 | 7th Recife Arraes Memorial | D53 |
| Sep 2013 | Joseph W Bruno Rada Da Silva | 1,800 | Natal Open | B70 |
| Jul 2012 | Euclides Soares De Macedo | 1,800 | ch-BRA Seniors | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natal Potiguar Open | 2016 | 18 | 7 | 1,837 |
| 88th ch-BRA | 2022 | 11 | 3 | 1,708 |
| 22nd Wch Seniors | 2012 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,738 |
| ch-Paraiban Open | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,760 |
| 24th Wch Seniors 50 | 2014 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,579 |
| 3rd Natal Potiguar Open | 2008 | 7 | 2 | 1,850 |
| Rio de Janeiro zt 2.4 | 2011 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,765 |
| ch-BRA U18 | 1996 | 7 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Ferreira's chess games?
247 games by Alexander Ferreira, from Oct 2007 to Aug 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 Alexander Ferreira has played.
What does Alexander Ferreira play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Alexander Ferreira opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Ferreira answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Alexander Ferreira play as White?
As White, Alexander Ferreira's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Ferreira play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Ferreira most often plays: Italian Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Alexander Ferreira's FIDE rating?
Alexander Ferreira is currently rated 1,714 in classical chess, 1,772 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,739 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Alexander Ferreira played?
Our database contains 247 games by Alexander Ferreira, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 33 draws, 148 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Ferreira?
247 games by Alexander 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.