Prepare against Gidelson Ferreira Amorim
Brazil · World #16,061 classical · FIDE ID 2159112
When preparing against Gidelson Ferreira Amorim, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 57.9% over 19 games.
Our database contains 179 games by Gidelson Ferreira Amorim, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gidelson Ferreira Amorim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gidelson Ferreira Amorim 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 | 2,094 | 2,153 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,090 | 2,090 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,121 | 2,124 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 114 | 24 | 41 | 63.7% |
| As White | 91 | 64 | 12 | 15 | 70.3% |
| As Black | 88 | 50 | 12 | 26 | 56.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gidelson Ferreira Amorim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gidelson Ferreira Amorim's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 56.0% | 71.6% |
| d4 | 17 | 18.7% | 85.3% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 14.3% | 76.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 6.6% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 4 | 4.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 71.6% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Amorim usually continues Nc3 (63.2% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Amorim usually continues Nf3 (84.6% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Amorim usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 85.3% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Amorim usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Amorim usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Amorim usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 28.6% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 23.8% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 79.5% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 13.6% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.8% | 66.7% |
Gidelson Ferreira Amorim's chess games
All 179 games by Gidelson Ferreira Amorim in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 114 wins, 24 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 11/2/6 | 57.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | English Opening | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Agostinho Jose Silva Sobrinho | 2,187 | 4th Luiz Rego Memorial | B43 |
| Aug 2019 | Felipe Lobo C. Carvalho | 2,081 | 7th Teresina Open | B24 |
| Oct 2018 | Alves da Silva,Thiago | 2,060 | ch-Piaui final | B25 |
| Jan 2018 | Werton Alvarenga Bastos | 2,054 | ch-Piaui final | D94 |
| Jul 2024 | Luis Felipe Furtado Monteiro | 2,009 | 7th Jose de Freitas Open | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Teresina | 2024 | 37 | 25.5 | 2,002 |
| ch-Piaui | 2017 | 30 | 17.5 | 1,984 |
| ch-Piaui final | 2021 | 28 | 21 | 2,079 |
| ch-Piaui sf1 | 2022 | 10 | 8 | 2,125 |
| ch-Teresina Piauiense | 2019 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,268 |
| ch-Piaui 2014 Final | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,917 |
| 4th Luiz Rego Memorial | 2016 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,188 |
| 7th Teresina Open | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 2,081 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Meneses,Lourenco Teixeira de (13 games) · Sales,Luis Carlos (11 games) · Lazaro Miranda Carvalho (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gidelson Ferreira Amorim's chess games?
179 games by Gidelson Ferreira Amorim, from Sep 2013 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 Gidelson Ferreira Amorim has played.
What does Gidelson Ferreira Amorim play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Gidelson Ferreira Amorim opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gidelson Ferreira Amorim answers 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Gidelson Ferreira Amorim play as White?
As White, Gidelson Ferreira Amorim's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gidelson Ferreira Amorim play as Black?
As Black, Gidelson Ferreira Amorim most often plays: English Opening (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Alekhine Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Gidelson Ferreira Amorim's FIDE rating?
Gidelson Ferreira Amorim is currently rated 2,094 in classical chess, 2,090 in rapid and 2,121 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (May 2025).
How many games has Gidelson Ferreira Amorim played?
Our database contains 179 games by Gidelson Ferreira Amorim, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 24 draws, 41 losses (63.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gidelson Ferreira Amorim?
179 games by Gidelson Ferreira Amorim 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.