Prepare against Do Prado,Hamilton Mesquita
Brazil · World #99,185 classical · FIDE ID 2139898
When preparing against Do Prado,Hamilton Mesquita, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 28.3% over 92 games.
Our database contains 288 games by Do Prado,Hamilton Mesquita, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Do Prado,Hamilton Mesquita's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Do Prado,Hamilton Mesquita 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 | 1,732 | 1,793 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,748 | 1,762 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 288 | 96 | 39 | 153 | 33.3% |
| As White | 143 | 48 | 20 | 75 | 33.6% |
| As Black | 145 | 48 | 19 | 78 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Do Prado,Hamilton Mesquita's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Do Prado,Hamilton Mesquita's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 136 | 95.1% | 39.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 4.9% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 39.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Mesquita usually continues Bf4 (29.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Mesquita usually continues Bf4 (42.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Mesquita usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 71.4% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Mesquita usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Mesquita usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mesquita usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 40.8% | 43.1% |
| c5 | 28 | 39.4% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 14 | 19.7% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 43 | 93.5% | 40.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Do Prado,Hamilton Mesquita's chess games
All 288 games by Do Prado,Hamilton Mesquita in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 96 wins, 39 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 92 | 26/12/54 | 28.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A22 | English Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto | 2,115 | 4th Maringa Open | D00 |
| Jul 2015 | Denison Carlos Vieira Ribeiro | 2,055 | Florianopolis Cordioli Memorial | A48 |
| Oct 2016 | Martim Afonso Palma De Haro | 2,028 | Sao Paulo Open 5th | D00 |
| Jan 2016 | Heidy Jose Moreira De Almeida | 1,984 | 2nd Florianopolis Open | D92 |
| Nov 2016 | Steen Juul Mortensen | 1,975 | 26th Wch Seniors 65 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocos de Caldas Open | 2018 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,733 |
| Caioba Telecom Open | 2018 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,772 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,871 |
| Florianopolis Taca Open | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,805 |
| 14th American Continental | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 1,750 |
| 15th American Continental | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 1,753 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 1,738 |
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,649 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Do Prado,Hamilton Mesquita's chess games?
288 games by Do Prado,Hamilton Mesquita, from Jan 2012 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 Do Prado,Hamilton Mesquita has played.
What does Do Prado,Hamilton Mesquita play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Do Prado,Hamilton Mesquita opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Do Prado,Hamilton Mesquita answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Do Prado,Hamilton Mesquita play as White?
As White, Do Prado,Hamilton Mesquita's most-played openings in our database are: London System (92 games, 28.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Do Prado,Hamilton Mesquita play as Black?
As Black, Do Prado,Hamilton Mesquita most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Albin Countergambit (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 145 games.
What is Do Prado,Hamilton Mesquita's FIDE rating?
Do Prado,Hamilton Mesquita is currently rated 1,732 in classical chess, 1,748 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,793 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Do Prado,Hamilton Mesquita played?
Our database contains 288 games by Do Prado,Hamilton Mesquita, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 39 draws, 153 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Do Prado,Hamilton Mesquita?
288 games by Do Prado,Hamilton Mesquita 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.