Prepare against Armando Scharlau Pereira
Brazil · World #103,936 classical · FIDE ID 2122006
When preparing against Armando Scharlau Pereira, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 465 games by Armando Scharlau Pereira, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Armando Scharlau Pereira's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Armando Scharlau Pereira 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 | 1,718 | 1,800 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,751 | 1,827 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,715 | 1,715 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 465 | 157 | 104 | 204 | 33.8% |
| As White | 235 | 74 | 52 | 109 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 230 | 83 | 52 | 95 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Armando Scharlau Pereira's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Armando Scharlau Pereira's side.
First moves as White (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 113 | 48.1% | 40.3% |
| Nf3 | 76 | 32.3% | 49.3% |
| c4 | 36 | 15.3% | 38.9% |
| b3 | 5 | 2.1% | 20.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.3% | 16.7% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 40.3% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Pereira usually continues c4 (32.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Pereira usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Pereira usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 49.3% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Pereira usually continues d4 (54.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Pereira usually continues d4 (40.6% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Pereira usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 74 | 60.2% | 49.3% |
| c5 | 30 | 24.4% | 61.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 4.1% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 84.9% | 41.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 6.8% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Armando Scharlau Pereira's chess games
All 465 games by Armando Scharlau Pereira in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 157 wins, 104 draws, 204 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 30 | 11/4/15 | 36.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 16/3/5 | 66.7% |
| A38 | English Opening | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 5/4/10 | 26.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E01 | Catalan | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Rodrigo Da Silva Borges | 2,205 | Porto Alegre Open | A84 |
| Dec 2009 | Jorge Antonio Torres Chaves | 2,056 | Rio de Janeiro IRT Alex 35th | A45 |
| Jun 2016 | Sergio C De Araujo | 1,970 | 4th Luiz Rego Memorial | A15 |
| Jan 2017 | Loyson Rodrigues Da Costa | 1,962 | 3rd Florianopolis Open | E32 |
| Apr 2016 | Leonardo Alexandre Stivanelli | 1,958 | Brasilia Terraviva Open | D47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto Alegre Open | 2023 | 35 | 17 | 1,872 |
| Sao Paulo Carnaval Open | 2020 | 17 | 7 | 1,780 |
| ch-Pan American U2000 | 2024 | 17 | 4 | 1,569 |
| Brazil Foz do Iguacu Open | 2025 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,785 |
| ch-Gauchos | 2007 | 14 | 7 | – |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,592 |
| Porto Alegre Oncosinos Open | 2016 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,898 |
| 11th American Continental | 2015 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,714 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Armando Scharlau Pereira's chess games?
465 games by Armando Scharlau Pereira, from Nov 2009 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 Armando Scharlau Pereira has played.
What does Armando Scharlau Pereira play on the first move as White?
Across 235 games with White in our database, Armando Scharlau Pereira opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Armando Scharlau Pereira answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Armando Scharlau Pereira play as White?
As White, Armando Scharlau Pereira's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (24 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 235 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Armando Scharlau Pereira play as Black?
As Black, Armando Scharlau Pereira most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 26.3% win rate); French Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 230 games.
What is Armando Scharlau Pereira's FIDE rating?
Armando Scharlau Pereira is currently rated 1,718 in classical chess, 1,751 in rapid and 1,715 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,800 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Armando Scharlau Pereira played?
Our database contains 465 games by Armando Scharlau Pereira, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 157 wins, 104 draws, 204 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Armando Scharlau Pereira?
465 games by Armando Scharlau Pereira 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.