Prepare against Edson Ricardo Bocca
Brazil · World #141,539 classical · FIDE ID 2145790
When preparing against Edson Ricardo Bocca, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 260 games by Edson Ricardo Bocca, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Edson Ricardo Bocca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edson Ricardo Bocca 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 | 1,616 | 1,765 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,741 | 1,762 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,684 | 1,762 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 260 | 67 | 74 | 119 | 25.8% |
| As White | 128 | 36 | 42 | 50 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 132 | 31 | 32 | 69 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edson Ricardo Bocca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edson Ricardo Bocca's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 124 | 96.9% | 44.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 44.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Bocca usually continues Nf3 (41.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bocca usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bocca usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Bocca usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 58 | 90.6% | 42.2% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 68.2% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 29.5% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Edson Ricardo Bocca's chess games
All 260 games by Edson Ricardo Bocca in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 67 wins, 74 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 39 | 13/9/17 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 18 | 3/4/11 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 13 | 1/3/9 | 7.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Leonardo Hisao Herai Borges | 1,890 | 6th Florianopolis Open | D02 |
| May 2024 | Flavio Sanchez Leao | 1,869 | ch-BRA Amateurs U2000 | B51 |
| May 2017 | Maria Silva | 1,857 | Goiania Open | C50 |
| May 2014 | Wesley Rodrigues Rocha | 1,832 | ch-Goiania Phase 02 | C55 |
| Dec 2023 | Pedro Oliveira Alvares | 1,819 | Rio Verde Goiano Open | C62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA Amateur U1800 | 2019 | 28 | 13.5 | 1,649 |
| Goiania Open | 2021 | 27 | 12 | 1,773 |
| ch-Goiania | 2016 | 14 | 4 | 1,742 |
| ch-BRA Amateur | 2015 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,712 |
| Goiania Goias Cup | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 1,665 |
| 6th Florianopolis Open | 2020 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,681 |
| 87th ch-BRA | 2021 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,786 |
| Jatai Kativa IRT | 2012 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,640 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edson Ricardo Bocca's chess games?
260 games by Edson Ricardo Bocca, from May 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 Edson Ricardo Bocca has played.
What does Edson Ricardo Bocca play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Edson Ricardo Bocca opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edson Ricardo Bocca answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Edson Ricardo Bocca play as White?
As White, Edson Ricardo Bocca's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edson Ricardo Bocca play as Black?
As Black, Edson Ricardo Bocca most often plays: Ruy Lopez (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (13 games, 7.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Edson Ricardo Bocca's FIDE rating?
Edson Ricardo Bocca is currently rated 1,616 in classical chess, 1,741 in rapid and 1,684 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,765 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Edson Ricardo Bocca played?
Our database contains 260 games by Edson Ricardo Bocca, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 74 draws, 119 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edson Ricardo Bocca?
260 games by Edson Ricardo Bocca 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.