Prepare against Carlos Manuel Lopes Nascimento
PRT · World #66,827 classical · FIDE ID 1902393
When preparing against Carlos Manuel Lopes Nascimento, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 60 games by Carlos Manuel Lopes Nascimento, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Manuel Lopes Nascimento's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Manuel Lopes Nascimento 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 | 1,832 | 2,060 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,834 | 1,948 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,821 | 1,892 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 16 | 6 | 38 | 26.7% |
| As White | 27 | 8 | 2 | 17 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 33 | 8 | 4 | 21 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Manuel Lopes Nascimento's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Manuel Lopes Nascimento's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 88.9% | 29.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 29.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Nascimento usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Nascimento usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Nascimento usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Nascimento usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 22.2% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Carlos Manuel Lopes Nascimento's chess games
All 60 games by Carlos Manuel Lopes Nascimento in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B15 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C38 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Carlos Alberto Carv Carneiro | 2,250 | chT-POR | A57 |
| Aug 2015 | Fabio Barbosa | 2,110 | chT2-POR Final | B07 |
| Feb 2005 | Jose Ribeiro | 2,052 | chT2-POR | D10 |
| Jan 1997 | Aida Ferreira | 2,005 | chT2-POR | A03 |
| Aug 2020 | Hubert Randolf Tromp | 1,609 | Online Olym Div4 E | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POR | 2016 | 24 | 6.5 | 2,090 |
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2019 | 10 | 1 | 1,865 |
| Vitoria Taca Cidade Open | 1998 | 6 | 2 | 2,161 |
| chT2-POR | 2005 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,188 |
| Lisbon BNU Open | 1992 | 4 | 2 | – |
| 2nd Lisbon Portugal Rapid Open | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,750 |
| chT2-POR Final | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 2,135 |
| POR CupT qf 41st | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,621 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Manuel Lopes Nascimento's chess games?
60 games by Carlos Manuel Lopes Nascimento, from Oct 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 Manuel Lopes Nascimento has played.
What does Carlos Manuel Lopes Nascimento play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Carlos Manuel Lopes Nascimento opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.d3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Manuel Lopes Nascimento answers 1...d6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Carlos Manuel Lopes Nascimento play as White?
As White, Carlos Manuel Lopes Nascimento's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Manuel Lopes Nascimento play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Manuel Lopes Nascimento most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Carlos Manuel Lopes Nascimento's FIDE rating?
Carlos Manuel Lopes Nascimento is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,834 in rapid and 1,821 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Carlos Manuel Lopes Nascimento played?
Our database contains 60 games by Carlos Manuel Lopes Nascimento, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 38 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Manuel Lopes Nascimento?
60 games by Carlos Manuel Lopes Nascimento 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.