Prepare against Carlos Carneiro
PRT · World #16,450 classical · FIDE ID 1900170
Our database contains 216 games by Carlos Carneiro, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Carneiro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Carneiro 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 | 2,090 | 2,281 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,292 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,005 | 2,214 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 216 | 105 | 32 | 79 | 48.6% |
| As White | 109 | 55 | 18 | 36 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 107 | 50 | 14 | 43 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Carneiro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Carneiro's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 108 | 99.1% | 59.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Carneiro usually continues c4 (53.7% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Carneiro usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Carneiro usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Carneiro usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 94.2% | 59.2% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 96.7% | 58.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Carlos Carneiro's chess games
All 216 games by Carlos Carneiro 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: 105 wins, 32 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A64 | Catalan | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Antonio Fernandes | 2,403 | ch-POR rapid Seniors 50+ | B77 |
| Jun 2017 | Sergio Rocha | 2,383 | ch-POR Blitz | A44 |
| Apr 2012 | Antonio P Santos | 2,327 | Lisbon Masters | E81 |
| Jan 2008 | Luis Sousa Reis | 2,253 | Lisbon National A | A44 |
| Aug 2012 | Pedro Neves | 2,244 | ch-POR | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POR | 2018 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,187 |
| ch-POR | 2012 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,179 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2018 | 16 | 9 | 2,093 |
| ch-POR Seniors 50+ | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 2,087 |
| Lisbon Masters | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,304 |
| ch-POR prel | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,123 |
| chB-POR | 2005 | 8 | 5 | 2,170 |
| 6th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Carneiro's chess games?
216 games by Carlos Carneiro, 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 Carneiro has played.
What does Carlos Carneiro play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Carlos Carneiro opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Carneiro answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Carlos Carneiro play as White?
As White, Carlos Carneiro's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Carneiro play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Carneiro most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 70.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Carlos Carneiro's FIDE rating?
Carlos Carneiro is currently rated 2,090 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 2,005 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,281 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Carlos Carneiro played?
Our database contains 216 games by Carlos Carneiro, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 32 draws, 79 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Carneiro?
216 games by Carlos Carneiro 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.