Prepare against Carlos Alberto Branco l Aguiar
PRT · World #88,223 classical · FIDE ID 1902571
When preparing against Carlos Alberto Branco l Aguiar, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%).
Our database contains 242 games by Carlos Alberto Branco l Aguiar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Alberto Branco l Aguiar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Alberto Branco l Aguiar 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 | 1,764 | 2,037 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,749 | 1,895 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,794 | 1,883 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 242 | 76 | 73 | 93 | 31.4% |
| As White | 120 | 35 | 46 | 39 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 122 | 41 | 27 | 54 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Alberto Branco l Aguiar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Alberto Branco l Aguiar's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 45.0% | 42.6% |
| d4 | 36 | 30.0% | 47.2% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 11.7% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 7 | 5.8% | 64.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.5% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 42.6% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Aguiar usually continues Nf3 (34.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Aguiar usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Aguiar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Aguiar usually continues Bg5 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Aguiar usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Aguiar usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 48.4% | 53.3% |
| e6 | 19 | 30.6% | 23.7% |
| e5 | 10 | 16.1% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.8% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 84.8% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.1% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Carlos Alberto Branco l Aguiar's chess games
All 242 games by Carlos Alberto Branco l Aguiar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 76 wins, 73 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E68 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B38 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Carlos Carneiro | 2,215 | ch-Lisbon sf | E68 |
| Aug 2015 | Joao Cordovil | 2,160 | Portugal Open | D02 |
| Jun 2007 | Valter Miguel Antunes Fatia | 2,128 | ch-Lisbon Final | C12 |
| Apr 2004 | Pedro Silva | 2,117 | Olival Basto Region tt | E94 |
| Sep 2011 | Jose Ribeiro | 2,117 | ch-POR qual | E69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal Open | 2015 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,921 |
| ch-Lisbon 14th | 2004 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,955 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 10 | 3 | 1,835 |
| Lisbon Honra-B | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,774 |
| Lisbon National B | 2008 | 9 | 2 | 1,843 |
| ch-POR prel | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,727 |
| Lisbon Christmas Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,764 |
| Lisbon Honra | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,821 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Alberto Branco l Aguiar's chess games?
242 games by Carlos Alberto Branco l Aguiar, from Apr 2003 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 Carlos Alberto Branco l Aguiar has played.
What does Carlos Alberto Branco l Aguiar play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Carlos Alberto Branco l Aguiar opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Alberto Branco l Aguiar answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Carlos Alberto Branco l Aguiar play as White?
As White, Carlos Alberto Branco l Aguiar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Alberto Branco l Aguiar play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Alberto Branco l Aguiar most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Carlos Alberto Branco l Aguiar's FIDE rating?
Carlos Alberto Branco l Aguiar is currently rated 1,764 in classical chess, 1,749 in rapid and 1,794 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Carlos Alberto Branco l Aguiar played?
Our database contains 242 games by Carlos Alberto Branco l Aguiar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 73 draws, 93 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Alberto Branco l Aguiar?
242 games by Carlos Alberto Branco l Aguiar 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.