Prepare against Goncalo Bastiao
PRT · World #74,381 classical · FIDE ID 1936140
When preparing against Goncalo Bastiao, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 53 games by Goncalo Bastiao, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Goncalo Bastiao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goncalo Bastiao 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 | 1,807 | 1,816 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,816 | 1,816 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 32.1% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goncalo Bastiao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goncalo Bastiao's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 96.3% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Bastiao usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Bastiao usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Bastiao usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Bastiao usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 90.5% | 44.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
Goncalo Bastiao's chess games
All 53 games by Goncalo Bastiao in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 17 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E18 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Antonio Miguel Oliveira Santos | 1,689 | ch-POR U16 | E18 |
| Jul 2014 | Vasco Sousa Costa B Fernandes | 1,504 | ch-POR U14 | B75 |
| Jul 2015 | Diogo Antonio Almeida | 1,341 | ch-POR U14 | D52 |
| Jul 2015 | Pedro Serpa Barata Rodrigues | 1,327 | ch-POR U14 | A04 |
| May 2015 | Raquel Vinagre | 1,311 | Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | 2016 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,544 |
| ch-POR U14 | 2015 | 14 | 9 | 1,625 |
| ch-POR U18 | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,456 |
| ch-POR U16 | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,603 |
| Coimbra Open | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 1,563 |
| ch-POR U18 Rapid | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,454 |
| POR CupT Associations | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,800 |
| Queima das Fitas Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,796 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goncalo Bastiao's chess games?
53 games by Goncalo Bastiao, from Jul 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 Goncalo Bastiao has played.
What does Goncalo Bastiao play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Goncalo Bastiao opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goncalo Bastiao answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Goncalo Bastiao play as White?
As White, Goncalo Bastiao's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goncalo Bastiao play as Black?
As Black, Goncalo Bastiao most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Goncalo Bastiao's FIDE rating?
Goncalo Bastiao is currently rated 1,807 in classical chess, 1,816 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,816 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Goncalo Bastiao played?
Our database contains 53 games by Goncalo Bastiao, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goncalo Bastiao?
53 games by Goncalo Bastiao 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.