Prepare against Artur Azul
PRT · World #108,460 classical · FIDE ID 1928406
When preparing against Artur Azul, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 55 games by Artur Azul, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Artur Azul's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artur Azul 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 | 1,705 | 1,705 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,690 | 1,690 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 14 | 4 | 37 | 25.5% |
| As White | 27 | 6 | 2 | 19 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artur Azul's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artur Azul's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 51.9% | 17.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 14.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 14.8% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 17.9% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Azul usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Azul usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Azul usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Azul usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Azul usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Artur Azul's chess games
All 55 games by Artur Azul in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 14 wins, 4 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Rui Manuel De Almeida Silva | 1,886 | 7th Figueira da Foz Open | B95 |
| Nov 2014 | Jose Camilo Rodriguez Ferreiro | 1,789 | 8th Figueira da Foz Open | A33 |
| Dec 2009 | Antonio Mendes Curado | 1,730 | 6th Figueira da Foz Open | B85 |
| May 2015 | Filipe Encarnacao | 1,341 | Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | B90 |
| Apr 2016 | Estevao Moreira Gomes | 1,177 | Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | B86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 1,575 |
| 8th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,692 |
| 6th Figueira da Foz Open | 2009 | 8 | 2 | 1,714 |
| 7th Figueira da Foz Open | 2010 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,633 |
| 8th Figueira da Foz Open | 2014 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,650 |
| 10th Figueira da Foz Open | 2016 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,610 |
| 9th Figueira da Foz Open | 2015 | 4 | 0 | 1,557 |
| 11th Figueira da Foz Open | 2017 | 3 | 0 | 1,766 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artur Azul's chess games?
55 games by Artur Azul, from Jan 2011 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 Artur Azul has played.
What does Artur Azul play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Artur Azul opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artur Azul answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Artur Azul play as White?
As White, Artur Azul's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artur Azul play as Black?
As Black, Artur Azul most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Artur Azul's FIDE rating?
Artur Azul is currently rated 1,705 in classical chess, 1,690 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,705 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Artur Azul played?
Our database contains 55 games by Artur Azul, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 4 draws, 37 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artur Azul?
55 games by Artur Azul 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.