Prepare against Bruno Orlando Starke
Brazil · World #8,684 classical · FIDE ID 2128713
When preparing against Bruno Orlando Starke, expect 1.d4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 33.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 516 games by Bruno Orlando Starke, covering Mar 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bruno Orlando Starke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bruno Orlando Starke 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 | 2,192 | 2,202 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,144 | 2,170 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,085 | 2,102 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 516 | 272 | 132 | 112 | 52.7% |
| As White | 262 | 140 | 74 | 48 | 53.4% |
| As Black | 254 | 132 | 58 | 64 | 52.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bruno Orlando Starke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bruno Orlando Starke's side.
First moves as White (262 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 111 | 42.4% | 65.8% |
| Nf3 | 92 | 35.1% | 68.5% |
| c4 | 39 | 14.9% | 67.9% |
| e4 | 20 | 7.6% | 72.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 65.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Starke usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Starke usually continues c4 (73.2% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Starke usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 68.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Starke usually continues c4 (72.1% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Starke usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Starke usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 131 | 95.6% | 64.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 53 | 69.7% | 56.6% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 27.6% | 59.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Bruno Orlando Starke's chess games
All 516 games by Bruno Orlando Starke in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 272 wins, 132 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | English Opening | 60 | 30/20/10 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 30 | 22/4/4 | 73.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 22 | 8/10/4 | 36.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 15 | 9/5/1 | 60.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 68 | 36/16/16 | 52.9% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 27 | 12/9/6 | 44.4% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Deysi Estella Cori Tello | 2,431 | 11th American Continental | E65 |
| Jan 2024 | Benjamin Haldorsen | 2,427 | 10th Florianopolis Open | A15 |
| Mar 2017 | Cesar Hidemitsu Umetsubo | 2,391 | Florianopolis Taca Open | B22 |
| Jan 2019 | Adwilhans Luciano Souza | 2,368 | 5th Florianopolis Open | A38 |
| Jan 2020 | Igor Tokuichi Kikuchi Cadilhac | 2,349 | 6th Florianopolis Open | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Catarinense | 2023 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,131 |
| Caioba Telecom Open | 2018 | 15 | 10 | 2,113 |
| 11th American Continental | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 2,377 |
| Timbo Open | 2021 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,011 |
| 5th Florianopolis Open | 2019 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,319 |
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,285 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,054 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,133 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Cesar Hidemitsu Umetsubo (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bruno Orlando Starke's chess games?
516 games by Bruno Orlando Starke, from Mar 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 Bruno Orlando Starke has played.
What does Bruno Orlando Starke play on the first move as White?
Across 262 games with White in our database, Bruno Orlando Starke opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bruno Orlando Starke answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Bruno Orlando Starke play as White?
As White, Bruno Orlando Starke's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (60 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 73.3% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 262 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bruno Orlando Starke play as Black?
As Black, Bruno Orlando Starke most often plays: Sicilian (68 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 254 games.
What is Bruno Orlando Starke's FIDE rating?
Bruno Orlando Starke is currently rated 2,192 in classical chess, 2,144 in rapid and 2,085 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Bruno Orlando Starke played?
Our database contains 516 games by Bruno Orlando Starke, covering Mar 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 272 wins, 132 draws, 112 losses (52.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bruno Orlando Starke?
516 games by Bruno Orlando Starke 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.