Prepare against Daniel Felipe Costa Cavaleiro
PRT · World #30,083 classical · FIDE ID 1904663
When preparing against Daniel Felipe Costa Cavaleiro, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 34.6% over 26 games.
Our database contains 189 games by Daniel Felipe Costa Cavaleiro, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Felipe Costa Cavaleiro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Felipe Costa Cavaleiro 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 | 1,985 | 2,030 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,919 | 1,936 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,929 | 1,929 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 71 | 41 | 77 | 37.6% |
| As White | 98 | 41 | 16 | 41 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 91 | 30 | 25 | 36 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Felipe Costa Cavaleiro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Felipe Costa Cavaleiro's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 70.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 15 | 15.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 12 | 12.2% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Cavaleiro usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Cavaleiro usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Cavaleiro usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Cavaleiro usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Cavaleiro usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Cavaleiro usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 25 | 43.1% | 48.0% |
| e5 | 16 | 27.6% | 34.4% |
| e6 | 8 | 13.8% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 8 | 13.8% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Daniel Felipe Costa Cavaleiro's chess games
All 189 games by Daniel Felipe Costa Cavaleiro in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 71 wins, 41 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A24 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D40 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D79 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 26 | 9/7/10 | 34.6% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Pedro Filipe Rego | 2,251 | chT-POR Blitz | A57 |
| Jul 2017 | Viktor Ulyanovskyy | 2,219 | chT-POR | A43 |
| Aug 2014 | Jose M Vieira Andrade | 2,218 | chT-POR | E52 |
| Jul 2017 | Carlos Carneiro | 2,175 | chT-POR | E17 |
| Dec 2009 | Tatiana Kasparova | 2,169 | 6th Figueira da Foz Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POR | 2018 | 45 | 13.5 | 2,000 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2019 | 15 | 5 | 1,941 |
| ch-POR U20 | 2012 | 12 | 7 | 1,939 |
| Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | 2017 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,927 |
| Lisbon Honra | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 2,238 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-POR prel | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,858 |
| ch-POR C | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Felipe Costa Cavaleiro's chess games?
189 games by Daniel Felipe Costa Cavaleiro, from Apr 2004 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 Daniel Felipe Costa Cavaleiro has played.
What does Daniel Felipe Costa Cavaleiro play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Daniel Felipe Costa Cavaleiro opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Felipe Costa Cavaleiro answers 1...g6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Daniel Felipe Costa Cavaleiro play as White?
As White, Daniel Felipe Costa Cavaleiro's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Felipe Costa Cavaleiro play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Felipe Costa Cavaleiro most often plays: Modern Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Philidor (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Daniel Felipe Costa Cavaleiro's FIDE rating?
Daniel Felipe Costa Cavaleiro is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 1,919 in rapid and 1,929 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,030 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Daniel Felipe Costa Cavaleiro played?
Our database contains 189 games by Daniel Felipe Costa Cavaleiro, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 41 draws, 77 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Felipe Costa Cavaleiro?
189 games by Daniel Felipe Costa Cavaleiro 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.