Prepare against Benicio Rocha Bulhoes
Brazil · World #27,590 classical · FIDE ID 44704879
When preparing against Benicio Rocha Bulhoes, expect 1.c4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 63 games by Benicio Rocha Bulhoes, covering Jul 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benicio Rocha Bulhoes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benicio Rocha Bulhoes 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 | 2,001 | 2,001 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,173 | 2,173 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,199 | 2,199 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 21 | 13 | 29 | 33.3% |
| As White | 31 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 32 | 7 | 6 | 19 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benicio Rocha Bulhoes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benicio Rocha Bulhoes's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 14 | 45.2% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 25.8% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 22.6% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Bulhoes usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Bulhoes usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Bulhoes usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Bulhoes usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Bulhoes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bulhoes usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 40.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 33.3% | 10.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 26.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Benicio Rocha Bulhoes's chess games
All 63 games by Benicio Rocha Bulhoes in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - 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: 21 wins, 13 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A35 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A11 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Stefan Moisei VIeira Lima | 2,007 | Joao Pessoa Open | A35 |
| Dec 2025 | Rebeca Garcia Hernandez | 1,978 | Titled Tue | A38 |
| Dec 2025 | M Esandi Newansa | 1,957 | Titled Tue | A11 |
| Dec 2024 | F Prado Oliveira | 1,854 | 90th ch-BRA | A05 |
| May 2024 | Gustavo Amaro Caetano De Souza | 1,821 | ch-BRA U18 | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90th ch-BRA | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,086 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 11 | 3 | 2,015 |
| 88th ch-BRA | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,887 |
| 18th American Continental | 2025 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,890 |
| Salvador Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,792 |
| Santo Antonio de Jesus Bahia Open | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,773 |
| ch-BRA U18 | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,861 |
| Joao Pessoa Open | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,896 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benicio Rocha Bulhoes's chess games?
63 games by Benicio Rocha Bulhoes, from Jul 2022 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 Benicio Rocha Bulhoes has played.
What does Benicio Rocha Bulhoes play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Benicio Rocha Bulhoes opens with 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benicio Rocha Bulhoes answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Benicio Rocha Bulhoes play as White?
As White, Benicio Rocha Bulhoes's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benicio Rocha Bulhoes play as Black?
As Black, Benicio Rocha Bulhoes most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Benicio Rocha Bulhoes's FIDE rating?
Benicio Rocha Bulhoes is currently rated 2,001 in classical chess, 2,173 in rapid and 2,199 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,001 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Benicio Rocha Bulhoes played?
Our database contains 63 games by Benicio Rocha Bulhoes, covering Jul 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 13 draws, 29 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benicio Rocha Bulhoes?
63 games by Benicio Rocha Bulhoes 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.