Prepare against Carlos Novais
PRT · World #15,385 classical · FIDE ID 1904450
When preparing against Carlos Novais, expect 1.d4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Trompowsky Attack as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 154 games by Carlos Novais, covering Apr 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Novais's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Novais 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 | 2,102 | 2,173 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,103 | 2,103 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,043 | 2,134 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 56 | 49 | 48 | 36.4% |
| As White | 72 | 28 | 22 | 21 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 82 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Novais's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Novais's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 43.1% | 45.2% |
| e4 | 27 | 37.5% | 59.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 9.7% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 8.3% | 83.3% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Novais usually continues Bg5 (38.2% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Novais usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Novais usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Novais usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Novais usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Novais usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 62.2% | 47.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 21.6% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 45.0% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 35.0% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Carlos Novais's chess games
All 154 games by Carlos Novais in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - Sep 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: 56 wins, 49 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Matviy Faryma | 2,328 | 13th Famalicao Open 2026 | B62 |
| Aug 2016 | Luis Neves Da Silva | 2,276 | 4th Famalicao Open | D47 |
| Sep 2025 | Ivan Cabezas Ayala | 2,230 | TCh-ESP Rapid | B36 |
| Jun 2015 | Joao Guerra Costa | 2,207 | 37th POR Cup | B20 |
| Jul 2017 | Fernando Ribeiro | 2,173 | chT2-POR Final | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matosinhos Honra | 2015 | 9 | 7 | 1,935 |
| Matosinhos | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,807 |
| chB-POR | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,931 |
| Maia Chess Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,166 |
| 13th Famalicao Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,245 |
| 52nd chT-POR | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,124 |
| Maia Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,921 |
| 15th Burgas Open | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,185 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Novais's chess games?
154 games by Carlos Novais, from Apr 2004 to Sep 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 Novais has played.
What does Carlos Novais play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Carlos Novais opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Novais answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Carlos Novais play as White?
As White, Carlos Novais's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Novais play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Novais most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Carlos Novais's FIDE rating?
Carlos Novais is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess, 2,103 in rapid and 2,043 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Carlos Novais played?
Our database contains 154 games by Carlos Novais, covering Apr 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 49 draws, 48 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Novais?
154 games by Carlos Novais 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.