Prepare against Duarte Duarte
PRT · World #46,687 classical · FIDE ID 2107813
When preparing against Duarte Duarte, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 74 games by Duarte Duarte, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Duarte Duarte's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Duarte Duarte 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 | 1,906 | 2,070 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,799 | 1,918 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,798 | 1,954 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 35 | 14 | 25 | 47.3% |
| As White | 38 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 36 | 20 | 4 | 12 | 55.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Duarte Duarte's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Duarte Duarte's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 68.4% | 63.5% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 23.7% | 27.8% |
| e4 | 3 | 7.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 63.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Duarte usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Duarte usually continues c4 (94.4% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Duarte usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 27.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Duarte usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Duarte usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Duarte usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 60.0% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 35.0% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Duarte Duarte's chess games
All 74 games by Duarte Duarte in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 35 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Fernando Pereira | 2,125 | chT2-POR Final | D36 |
| Aug 2017 | Joao Manuel Do Santos Julio | 2,110 | 5th Famalicao Open | D10 |
| Aug 2017 | Daniel Quinta | 2,054 | 5th Famalicao Open | D02 |
| Jun 2015 | Simao Pintor | 2,036 | 8th Gaia Profigaia Open | E91 |
| Nov 2005 | Miguel Babo | 1,976 | 2nd Figueira da Foz Open | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,937 |
| 5th Famalicao Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,005 |
| 2nd Figueira da Foz Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,094 |
| Guimaraes Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,705 |
| 17th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,708 |
| 18th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,600 |
| chT3-POR Final | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,084 |
| 9th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,689 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Duarte Duarte's chess games?
74 games by Duarte Duarte, from Apr 2003 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 Duarte Duarte has played.
What does Duarte Duarte play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Duarte Duarte opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Duarte Duarte answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Duarte Duarte play as White?
As White, Duarte Duarte's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Duarte Duarte play as Black?
As Black, Duarte Duarte most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Duarte Duarte's FIDE rating?
Duarte Duarte is currently rated 1,906 in classical chess, 1,799 in rapid and 1,798 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Duarte Duarte played?
Our database contains 74 games by Duarte Duarte, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Duarte Duarte?
74 games by Duarte Duarte 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.