Prepare against David Nuno M E Farias
FM · PRT · World #2,656 classical · FIDE ID 1955004
Our database contains 141 games by David Nuno M E Farias, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 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 | 2,352 | 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 | 141 | 56 | 27 | 58 | 39.7% |
| As White | 69 | 31 | 15 | 23 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 72 | 25 | 12 | 35 | 34.7% |
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 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 94.2% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.8% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Farias usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Farias usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Farias usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 87.5% score
- …b6 (50% of these games) — Farias usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Farias usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Farias usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 71.4% | 44.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 96.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
David Nuno M E Farias's chess games
All 141 games by David Nuno M E Farias in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - Aug 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, 27 draws, 58 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% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Spraggett,K | 2,414 | Portuguese Top League | B52 |
| Jul 2026 | Martins,Bruno Andre Leite | 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 |
| 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 |
| Wch U14 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,091 |
| 4th Leca Chess Open | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,018 |
| 6th Famalicao Open | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,241 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Nuno M E Farias's chess games?
141 games by David Nuno M E Farias, from Jun 2017 to Aug 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 69 games with White in our database, David Nuno M E Farias opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Nuno M E Farias answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (29% 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 69 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: Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is David Nuno M E Farias's FIDE rating?
David Nuno M E Farias is currently rated 2,352 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 141 games by David Nuno M E Farias, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 27 draws, 58 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Nuno M E Farias?
141 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.