Prepare against Eduardo Barbosa Mesquita
Brazil · World #23,777 classical · FIDE ID 22757163
Our database contains 1,451 games by Eduardo Barbosa Mesquita, covering Aug 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eduardo Barbosa Mesquita's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eduardo Barbosa 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 | 2,027 | 2,060 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,976 | 1,998 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,018 | 2,018 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,451 | 548 | 56 | 847 | 37.8% |
| As White | 718 | 285 | 28 | 405 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 733 | 263 | 28 | 442 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eduardo Barbosa Mesquita's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eduardo Barbosa Mesquita's side.
First moves as White (718 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 453 | 63.1% | 40.9% |
| Nf3 | 231 | 32.2% | 41.8% |
| d4 | 25 | 3.5% | 56.0% |
| e3 | 4 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
| a4 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Mesquita usually continues Nf3 (45.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Mesquita usually continues Nf3 (45.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Mesquita usually continues d4 (23.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 41.8% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Mesquita usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mesquita usually continues d4 (45.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Mesquita usually continues e3 (52.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (371 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 340 | 91.6% | 38.8% |
| e5 | 12 | 3.2% | 29.2% |
| d5 | 10 | 2.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (223 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 198 | 88.8% | 38.6% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 6.3% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 7 | 3.1% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Eduardo Barbosa Mesquita's chess games
All 1,451 games by Eduardo Barbosa Mesquita in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - 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: 548 wins, 56 draws, 847 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 85 | 34/2/49 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 65 | 26/2/37 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 63 | 27/6/30 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 29 | 12/1/16 | 41.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 8/1/20 | 27.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 28 | 12/1/15 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Colle System | 26 | 13/0/13 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 8/3/13 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 24 | 7/2/15 | 29.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 23 | 4/3/16 | 17.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 142 | 55/4/83 | 38.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 81 | 31/1/49 | 38.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 75 | 26/4/45 | 34.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 55 | 22/2/31 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 42 | 19/3/20 | 45.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 34 | 7/2/25 | 20.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 29 | 11/1/17 | 37.9% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 27 | 9/0/18 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 11/1/13 | 44.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23 | 6/1/16 | 26.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,499 | Titled Tue Late | A13 |
| Apr 2025 | Kaiqi Yang | 2,481 | Titled Tue Late | B28 |
| Sep 2023 | Luis Galego | 2,468 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Oct 2024 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,454 | Titled Tue Late | D30 |
| Feb 2024 | Alexey Kornyukov | 2,452 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,347 | 517 | 2,095 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 9 | 2,169 |
| Manaus Amazonas Cup | 2022 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,972 |
| 2nd Manaus Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,026 |
| 4th Manaus P10 Challenge | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,894 |
| 3rd Manaus Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,173 |
| ch-Amazonas Absoluto | 2021 | 7 | 5 | 2,147 |
| Manaus Ajax Open | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,624 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eduardo Barbosa Mesquita's chess games?
1,451 games by Eduardo Barbosa Mesquita, from Aug 2021 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 Eduardo Barbosa Mesquita has played.
What does Eduardo Barbosa Mesquita play on the first move as White?
Across 718 games with White in our database, Eduardo Barbosa Mesquita opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eduardo Barbosa Mesquita answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Eduardo Barbosa Mesquita play as White?
As White, Eduardo Barbosa Mesquita's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (85 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (65 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (63 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 718 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eduardo Barbosa Mesquita play as Black?
As Black, Eduardo Barbosa Mesquita most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (142 games, 38.7% win rate); Sicilian (81 games, 38.3% win rate); Indian Defense (75 games, 34.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 733 games.
What is Eduardo Barbosa Mesquita's FIDE rating?
Eduardo Barbosa Mesquita is currently rated 2,027 in classical chess, 1,976 in rapid and 2,018 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Eduardo Barbosa Mesquita played?
Our database contains 1,451 games by Eduardo Barbosa Mesquita, covering Aug 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 548 wins, 56 draws, 847 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eduardo Barbosa Mesquita?
1,451 games by Eduardo Barbosa 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.