Prepare against Gilberto Faco Lima Filho
Brazil · World #33,201 classical · FIDE ID 2131196
When preparing against Gilberto Faco Lima Filho, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 69 games by Gilberto Faco Lima Filho, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gilberto Faco Lima Filho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gilberto Faco Lima Filho 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 | 1,968 | 2,056 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,990 | 1,990 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 31 | 11 | 27 | 44.9% |
| As White | 34 | 16 | 5 | 13 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 35 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gilberto Faco Lima Filho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gilberto Faco Lima Filho's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 70.6% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 14.7% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Filho usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Filho usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Filho usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Filho usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Filho usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Filho usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 57.9% | 68.2% |
| e5 | 6 | 31.6% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Gilberto Faco Lima Filho's chess games
All 69 games by Gilberto Faco Lima Filho in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 31 wins, 11 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A38 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | De Saboya E Silva,Jose Frederico | 1,972 | ch-Fortaleza Cearense | B30 |
| Apr 2022 | Arnaldo Regis Amancio | 1,958 | ch-Norte e Nordeste U2000 | A22 |
| Sep 2011 | Moezio Correia Nunes | 1,940 | 3rd Fortaleza Inelsa Cup | B50 |
| Jul 2011 | Diego Lima Luz | 1,935 | 1st Fortaleza Inelsa Open | C77 |
| Jan 2023 | Freitas,Marcos Antonio da Costa | 1,875 | ch-Fortaleza Cearense | B44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Fortaleza Cearense | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,004 |
| 2nd Fortaleza Brazil Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,982 |
| ch-Norte e Nordeste U2000 | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,822 |
| 3rd Fortaleza Inelsa Cup | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,117 |
| Fortaleza Circuito Inelsa - 2nd Etapa | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,175 |
| Fortaleza Saboya Open | 2022 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,105 |
| 1st Fortaleza Inelsa Open | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,878 |
| Fortaleza Open | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 2,182 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gilberto Faco Lima Filho's chess games?
69 games by Gilberto Faco Lima Filho, from Nov 2011 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 Gilberto Faco Lima Filho has played.
What does Gilberto Faco Lima Filho play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Gilberto Faco Lima Filho opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gilberto Faco Lima Filho answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...Nc6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Gilberto Faco Lima Filho play as White?
As White, Gilberto Faco Lima Filho's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gilberto Faco Lima Filho play as Black?
As Black, Gilberto Faco Lima Filho most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Gilberto Faco Lima Filho's FIDE rating?
Gilberto Faco Lima Filho is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess, 1,990 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Gilberto Faco Lima Filho played?
Our database contains 69 games by Gilberto Faco Lima Filho, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 11 draws, 27 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gilberto Faco Lima Filho?
69 games by Gilberto Faco Lima Filho 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.