Prepare against Fernando Ribeiro
FM · PRT · World #15,682 classical · FIDE ID 1900382
Our database contains 703 games by Fernando Ribeiro, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fernando Ribeiro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fernando 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 | 2,098 | 2,311 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,098 | 2,264 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,072 | 2,165 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 703 | 248 | 183 | 272 | 35.3% |
| As White | 354 | 139 | 97 | 118 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 349 | 109 | 86 | 154 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fernando Ribeiro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fernando Ribeiro's side.
First moves as White (354 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 334 | 94.4% | 52.7% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 3.4% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 5 | 1.4% | 40.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues Nf3 (60.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues d4 (36.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 99 | 56.3% | 52.5% |
| d5 | 30 | 17.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 22 | 12.5% | 47.7% |
| c6 | 9 | 5.1% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.4% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 3 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 45.1% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 52 | 42.6% | 38.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 5.7% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Fernando Ribeiro's chess games
All 703 games by Fernando Ribeiro in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 248 wins, 183 draws, 272 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 92 | 33/27/32 | 35.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 30 | 13/7/10 | 43.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 40 | 17/8/15 | 42.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 34 | 10/7/17 | 29.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 29 | 12/8/9 | 41.4% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 22 | 3/7/12 | 13.6% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 18 | 2/3/13 | 11.1% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Oleg Korneev | 2,590 | Spain Open | B07 |
| Sep 1996 | Igor Novikov | 2,585 | Olympiad-32 | B53 |
| Jan 1994 | Gildardo Garcia | 2,540 | Cordoba Open | C69 |
| Jan 1992 | Mihai Suba | 2,520 | Oviedo Rapid 45 | A42 |
| Aug 2000 | Csaba Horvath | 2,513 | Lisbon Summer Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR | 1999 | 88 | 54.5 | 2,367 |
| Portuguese Masters | 2023 | 45 | 16 | 2,145 |
| chT-POR | 2018 | 42 | 23.5 | 2,272 |
| ch-POR sf | 1993 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,436 |
| Las Palmas Open | 1999 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,396 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1986 | 13 | 3 | 2,157 |
| Wch U20 | 1986 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,236 |
| ch-EU rapid | 1997 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,273 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Luis Galego (19 games) · Joao Leonardo (16 games) · Rui Damaso (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fernando Ribeiro's chess games?
703 games by Fernando Ribeiro, from Apr 2003 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 Ribeiro has played.
What does Fernando Ribeiro play on the first move as White?
Across 354 games with White in our database, Fernando Ribeiro opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fernando Ribeiro answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Fernando Ribeiro play as White?
As White, Fernando Ribeiro's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (92 games, 35.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (30 games, 43.3% win rate); French Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 354 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fernando Ribeiro play as Black?
As Black, Fernando Ribeiro most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (40 games, 42.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (34 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 41.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 349 games.
What is Fernando Ribeiro's FIDE rating?
Fernando Ribeiro is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess, 2,098 in rapid and 2,072 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (May 2012).
How many games has Fernando Ribeiro played?
Our database contains 703 games by Fernando Ribeiro, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 248 wins, 183 draws, 272 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fernando Ribeiro?
703 games by Fernando 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.