Prepare against Donaldo Paiva
FM · Mozambique · World #8,210 classical · FIDE ID 14800098
When preparing against Donaldo Paiva, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 43.5% over 23 games.
Our database contains 277 games by Donaldo Paiva, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Donaldo Paiva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Donaldo Paiva 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 | 2,202 | 2,288 | Jul 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,148 | 2,208 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,188 | 2,269 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 277 | 124 | 50 | 103 | 44.8% |
| As White | 131 | 67 | 20 | 44 | 51.1% |
| As Black | 146 | 57 | 30 | 59 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Donaldo Paiva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Donaldo Paiva's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 67.9% | 56.7% |
| e4 | 23 | 17.6% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 9.2% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 7 | 5.3% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Paiva usually continues c4 (54.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Paiva usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Paiva usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Paiva usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Paiva usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Paiva usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 67.2% | 54.9% |
| c6 | 13 | 21.3% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 9.8% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 93.7% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
Donaldo Paiva's chess games
All 277 games by Donaldo Paiva in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 124 wins, 50 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 15 | 11/2/2 | 73.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 10/4/9 | 43.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A70 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Pablo Salinas Herrera | 2,494 | Titled Tue Late | D37 |
| Mar 2024 | Adlane Arab | 2,477 | ch-Africa rapid | D35 |
| Aug 2009 | Fabio Bruno | 2,455 | Arctic Chess Challenge | D44 |
| Aug 2020 | Oswaldo Zambrana | 2,438 | Online Olym Div3 D | B30 |
| Mar 2020 | Alexander Gelman | 2,403 | Titled Tue | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 40 | 18.5 | 2,262 |
| ch-Africa | 2024 | 28 | 13.5 | 2,209 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,309 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,230 |
| Johannesburg PSS Prestige Open | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 2,108 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,139 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,209 |
| Port Elizabeth Pearson | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,256 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Donaldo Paiva's chess games?
277 games by Donaldo Paiva, from Sep 2009 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 Donaldo Paiva has played.
What does Donaldo Paiva play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Donaldo Paiva opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Donaldo Paiva answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Donaldo Paiva play as White?
As White, Donaldo Paiva's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (15 games, 73.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Donaldo Paiva play as Black?
As Black, Donaldo Paiva most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 43.5% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Donaldo Paiva's FIDE rating?
Donaldo Paiva is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,148 in rapid and 2,188 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Donaldo Paiva played?
Our database contains 277 games by Donaldo Paiva, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 50 draws, 103 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Donaldo Paiva?
277 games by Donaldo Paiva 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.