Prepare against Fernando Boas Novas
PRT · World #127,269 classical · FIDE ID 1947354
When preparing against Fernando Boas Novas, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 31 games by Fernando Boas Novas, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fernando Boas Novas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fernando Boas Novas 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 | 1,654 | 1,952 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,713 | 1,922 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,701 | 1,770 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 32.3% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fernando Boas Novas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fernando Boas Novas's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 87.5% | 39.3% |
| b4 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Novas usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Novas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Novas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 13% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Novas usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Fernando Boas Novas's chess games
All 31 games by Fernando Boas Novas in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D66 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Rodolfo Manuel Lavrador | 1,988 | ch-POR Seniors | D60 |
| Jan 2015 | Joao Manuel Seia | 1,755 | ch-POR Seniors | B12 |
| Jun 2015 | Antonio Miguel Oliveira Santos | 1,718 | 8th Gaia Profigaia Open | E07 |
| Jan 2015 | Carlos Alberto De S Mendes | 1,676 | ch-POR Seniors | B18 |
| Jan 2015 | Antonio Eduardo Fortunato | 1,638 | ch-POR Seniors Rapid | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 1,819 |
| ch-POR Seniors | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
| ch-POR Seniors Rapid | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,558 |
| ch-POR Seniors 50+ | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,760 |
| ch-POR Seniors 65 | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,493 |
| ch-POR Seniors 50+ rapid | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,744 |
| POR Cup 39th | 2017 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,698 |
| chT-POR | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 2,265 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fernando Boas Novas's chess games?
31 games by Fernando Boas Novas, from Feb 2015 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 Fernando Boas Novas has played.
What does Fernando Boas Novas play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Fernando Boas Novas opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.b4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fernando Boas Novas answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Fernando Boas Novas play as White?
As White, Fernando Boas Novas's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fernando Boas Novas play as Black?
As Black, Fernando Boas Novas most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Fernando Boas Novas's FIDE rating?
Fernando Boas Novas is currently rated 1,654 in classical chess, 1,713 in rapid and 1,701 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,952 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Fernando Boas Novas played?
Our database contains 31 games by Fernando Boas Novas, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fernando Boas Novas?
31 games by Fernando Boas Novas 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.