Prepare against Duarte Ribeiro
PRT · World #67,835 classical · FIDE ID 1901419
When preparing against Duarte Ribeiro, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (32% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 102 games by Duarte Ribeiro, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Duarte Ribeiro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Duarte Ribeiro 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 | 1,828 | 2,057 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,823 | 1,931 | Jul 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,825 | 1,866 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 43 | 14 | 45 | 42.2% |
| As White | 49 | 20 | 4 | 25 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 53 | 23 | 10 | 20 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Duarte Ribeiro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Duarte Ribeiro's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 51.0% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 20 | 40.8% | 42.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.1% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues c4 (11.1% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 42.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 32.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 32.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 29.0% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 88.9% | 59.4% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Duarte Ribeiro's chess games
All 102 games by Duarte Ribeiro in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 43 wins, 14 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Antonio Ferreira | 2,221 | Almada | C42 |
| Jan 1998 | Pedro Durao | 2,140 | chT2-POR | E14 |
| Sep 2014 | Paulo Tarcisio Garcia Leal | 2,108 | 3rd Sao Bernardo LXSBC Open | D07 |
| Jan 2003 | Vitor Morais | 2,101 | Almada | B22 |
| Sep 2014 | Rodrigo Machado Mendes | 1,916 | 3rd Sao Bernardo LXSBC Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U14 | 1994 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,823 |
| ch-POR sf | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,082 |
| Almada | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,200 |
| ch-POR prel | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,738 |
| 3rd ch-Boavista | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,455 |
| ch-POR U14 | 1994 | 7 | 5.5 | – |
| chT2-POR | 1998 | 7 | 4 | 2,137 |
| 2nd Batalha dos Mestres Open | 2003 | 6 | 3 | 2,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Duarte Ribeiro's chess games?
102 games by Duarte Ribeiro, from Jan 2004 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 Ribeiro has played.
What does Duarte Ribeiro play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Duarte Ribeiro opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Duarte Ribeiro answers 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Duarte Ribeiro play as White?
As White, Duarte Ribeiro's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Duarte Ribeiro play as Black?
As Black, Duarte Ribeiro most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit (5 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Duarte Ribeiro's FIDE rating?
Duarte Ribeiro is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess, 1,823 in rapid and 1,825 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,057 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Duarte Ribeiro played?
Our database contains 102 games by Duarte Ribeiro, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 14 draws, 45 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Duarte Ribeiro?
102 games by Duarte Ribeiro 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.