Prepare against Claudionor Alcides Lima Pirola
Brazil · World #12,857 classical · FIDE ID 2130556
When preparing against Claudionor Alcides Lima Pirola, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 259 games by Claudionor Alcides Lima Pirola, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claudionor Alcides Lima Pirola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claudionor Alcides Lima Pirola 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 | 2,130 | 2,194 | Dec 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,011 | 2,110 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,034 | 2,101 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 259 | 130 | 45 | 84 | 50.2% |
| As White | 130 | 70 | 23 | 37 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 129 | 60 | 22 | 47 | 46.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claudionor Alcides Lima Pirola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claudionor Alcides Lima Pirola's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 80.0% | 65.4% |
| d4 | 22 | 16.9% | 52.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Pirola usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Pirola usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Pirola usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Pirola usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Pirola usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Pirola usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 54.5% | 65.3% |
| c5 | 14 | 21.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 13.6% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 6 | 9.1% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 70.7% | 41.4% |
| d5 | 12 | 29.3% | 54.2% |
Claudionor Alcides Lima Pirola's chess games
All 259 games by Claudionor Alcides Lima Pirola in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 130 wins, 45 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 11 | 9/2/0 | 81.8% |
| A26 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Gabriel Flom | 2,425 | IV Manaus Open | B01 |
| Jun 2023 | Alejandro Hoffman | 2,350 | 7th Caioba Open | C41 |
| Jul 2022 | Petr Simek | 2,348 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | B11 |
| Aug 2015 | Frederico Matsuura | 2,307 | ch-Matinhos Caioba | C93 |
| Nov 2010 | Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho | 2,299 | ch-BRA sf | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88th ch-BRA | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,934 |
| 2nd Florianopolis Open | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 2,144 |
| 46th Capablanca Memorial Open A | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,086 |
| Florianopolis Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,119 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,340 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,067 |
| 18th American Continental | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,132 |
| Cuiaba Contaud Open | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,209 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claudionor Alcides Lima Pirola's chess games?
259 games by Claudionor Alcides Lima Pirola, from May 2010 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 Claudionor Alcides Lima Pirola has played.
What does Claudionor Alcides Lima Pirola play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Claudionor Alcides Lima Pirola opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claudionor Alcides Lima Pirola answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Claudionor Alcides Lima Pirola play as White?
As White, Claudionor Alcides Lima Pirola's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claudionor Alcides Lima Pirola play as Black?
As Black, Claudionor Alcides Lima Pirola most often plays: Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 81.8% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Claudionor Alcides Lima Pirola's FIDE rating?
Claudionor Alcides Lima Pirola is currently rated 2,130 in classical chess, 2,011 in rapid and 2,034 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Claudionor Alcides Lima Pirola played?
Our database contains 259 games by Claudionor Alcides Lima Pirola, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 45 draws, 84 losses (50.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claudionor Alcides Lima Pirola?
259 games by Claudionor Alcides Lima Pirola 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.