Prepare against Claudio Guimaraes
PRT · World #38,275 classical · FIDE ID 1901508
Our database contains 48 games by Claudio Guimaraes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claudio Guimaraes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claudio Guimaraes 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 | 1,943 | 2,057 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 1,945 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,956 | 1,956 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 12 | 11 | 25 | 25.0% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claudio Guimaraes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claudio Guimaraes's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 95.7% | 43.2% |
| g3 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 43.2% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Guimaraes usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Guimaraes usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Guimaraes usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Guimaraes usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 29.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
Claudio Guimaraes's chess games
All 48 games by Claudio Guimaraes 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: 12 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B59 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Ricardo Santos | 2,086 | ch-Lisbon | E01 |
| Jan 1999 | Catarina Leite Oralova | 2,050 | chB-Lisbon | C68 |
| Jan 1999 | Paulo A Pereira Cruz | 2,008 | chB-Lisbon | C40 |
| Dec 2003 | Maria Carvalho Vasquez | 1,945 | Monte Estoril Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Lisbon | 2002 | 19 | 7 | 2,028 |
| chB-Lisbon | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,187 |
| chT-POR | 2002 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,978 |
| 1st Benedita Open | 1998 | 5 | 3.5 | – |
| 5th Lisbon Open | 1999 | 3 | 0 | 1,776 |
| 6th Lisbon Open | 2000 | 2 | 0 | 1,863 |
| Monte Estoril Open | 2003 | 2 | 1 | 2,036 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claudio Guimaraes's chess games?
48 games by Claudio Guimaraes, 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 Claudio Guimaraes has played.
What does Claudio Guimaraes play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Claudio Guimaraes opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claudio Guimaraes answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Claudio Guimaraes play as White?
As White, Claudio Guimaraes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claudio Guimaraes play as Black?
As Black, Claudio Guimaraes most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Claudio Guimaraes's FIDE rating?
Claudio Guimaraes is currently rated 1,943 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid and 1,956 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,057 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Claudio Guimaraes played?
Our database contains 48 games by Claudio Guimaraes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claudio Guimaraes?
48 games by Claudio Guimaraes 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.