Prepare against David Nuno M E Farias
FM · PRT · World #2,584 classical · FIDE ID 1955004
When preparing against David Nuno M E Farias, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%).
Our database contains 158 games by David Nuno M E Farias, covering Jun 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David Nuno M E Farias's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Nuno M E Farias 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 | 2,356 | 2,374 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,285 | 2,307 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,142 | 2,169 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 64 | 32 | 62 | 40.5% |
| As White | 76 | 35 | 16 | 25 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 82 | 29 | 16 | 37 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Nuno M E Farias's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Nuno M E Farias's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 92.1% | 53.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 6.6% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Farias usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Farias usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Farias usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 70.0% score
- …b6 (40% of these games) — Farias usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Farias usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Farias usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 75.0% | 46.7% |
| e5 | 10 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 96.2% | 52.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
David Nuno M E Farias's chess games
All 158 games by David Nuno M E Farias in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 64 wins, 32 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Kevin Spraggett | 2,414 | Portuguese Top League | B52 |
| Jul 2026 | Bruno Andre Leite Martins | 2,409 | Portuguese Top League | C08 |
| Dec 2025 | Jose Francisco R P Neves Veiga | 2,382 | Portuguese Masters 2025-6 | B48 |
| Nov 2023 | Artem Uskov | 2,380 | Wch U14 | B33 |
| Apr 2022 | Jose Guilherme B Li Santos | 2,378 | Queima das Fitas Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queima das Fitas Open | 2024 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,224 |
| Wch U14 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,091 |
| Portuguese Masters 2025-6 | 2025 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,491 |
| Portuguese Masters | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,090 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,627 |
| Portuguese Top League | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,359 |
| Maia Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,332 |
| Portuguese National Championship 2025-2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,315 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Nuno M E Farias's chess games?
158 games by David Nuno M E Farias, from Jun 2017 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 David Nuno M E Farias has played.
What does David Nuno M E Farias play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, David Nuno M E Farias opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Nuno M E Farias answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does David Nuno M E Farias play as White?
As White, David Nuno M E Farias's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Nuno M E Farias play as Black?
As Black, David Nuno M E Farias most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is David Nuno M E Farias's FIDE rating?
David Nuno M E Farias is currently rated 2,356 in classical chess, 2,285 in rapid and 2,142 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,374 (Feb 2026).
How many games has David Nuno M E Farias played?
Our database contains 158 games by David Nuno M E Farias, covering Jun 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 32 draws, 62 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Nuno M E Farias?
158 games by David Nuno M E Farias 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.