Prepare against Francisco Amaral
URY · World #66,544 classical · FIDE ID 3009947
When preparing against Francisco Amaral, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 187 games by Francisco Amaral, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Amaral's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Amaral 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 | 1,833 | 1,869 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 1,833 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,805 | 1,818 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 67 | 50 | 70 | 35.8% |
| As White | 95 | 39 | 29 | 27 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 92 | 28 | 21 | 43 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Amaral's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Amaral's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 58.9% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 33 | 34.7% | 57.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Amaral usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Amaral usually continues Nf3 (76.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Amaral usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Amaral usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Amaral usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Amaral usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 55.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 20.9% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 5 | 11.6% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.6% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 55.9% | 42.1% |
| d5 | 15 | 44.1% | 30.0% |
Francisco Amaral's chess games
All 187 games by Francisco Amaral in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - 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, 50 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Giovanni Carreto Nieto | 2,208 | 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | B51 |
| Jul 2020 | Rodrigo Magas Varas | 2,069 | 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | B80 |
| Sep 2022 | Jorge Arias Bouzada | 2,051 | Montevideo Trebejos 50 Anniv Open | D94 |
| Mar 2021 | Marcelo Ibanez | 2,023 | Montevideo Trebejos Open 03 | D02 |
| Feb 2024 | Sebastian Izquierdo | 1,948 | 7th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU sf | 2024 | 21 | 10 | 1,724 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,203 |
| Wch U18 | 2017 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,658 |
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 1,753 |
| 14th American Continental | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,520 |
| 3rd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,614 |
| 2nd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,723 |
| 6th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,812 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Amaral's chess games?
187 games by Francisco Amaral, from Mar 2017 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 Francisco Amaral has played.
What does Francisco Amaral play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Francisco Amaral opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Amaral answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Francisco Amaral play as White?
As White, Francisco Amaral's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Amaral play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Amaral most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); London System (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Francisco Amaral's FIDE rating?
Francisco Amaral is currently rated 1,833 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid and 1,805 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,869 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Francisco Amaral played?
Our database contains 187 games by Francisco Amaral, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 50 draws, 70 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Amaral?
187 games by Francisco Amaral 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.