Prepare against Goncalo Cintra Vargas
Brazil · World #32,834 classical · FIDE ID 2105039
When preparing against Goncalo Cintra Vargas, expect 1.Nf3 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (57%).
Our database contains 82 games by Goncalo Cintra Vargas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Goncalo Cintra Vargas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goncalo Cintra Vargas 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 | 1,970 | 2,092 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,005 | 2,092 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 2,061 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 45 | 14 | 23 | 54.9% |
| As White | 41 | 21 | 6 | 14 | 51.2% |
| As Black | 41 | 24 | 8 | 9 | 58.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goncalo Cintra Vargas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goncalo Cintra Vargas's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 30 | 73.2% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 11 | 26.8% | 59.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 73% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Vargas usually continues d4 (72.7% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Vargas usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Vargas usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Bf4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 8 | 57.1% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 35.7% | 80.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Goncalo Cintra Vargas's chess games
All 82 games by Goncalo Cintra Vargas 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: 45 wins, 14 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D91 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Rodrigo Del Puerto | 2,105 | ch-PAR | C07 |
| Sep 2009 | Enrique Butti | 2,084 | ch-PAR | A03 |
| Apr 2016 | Victor Cavinato Moura | 2,010 | 1st Sao Paulo Weekly Clube Sao Paulo | D02 |
| Sep 2024 | Artemis Pamela Guimaraes | 2,002 | Marmelopolis Open | A06 |
| Apr 2017 | Sediney Mari Da Silva Junior | 2,000 | Sao Paulo Open A 6th | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PAR | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,040 |
| Sao Paulo Sampa Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 1,859 |
| Caioba Telecom Open | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 1,942 |
| Sao Paulo Open A 6th | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 2,047 |
| ch-BRA Amateur U2200 | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,952 |
| 24th Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 2,046 |
| Aldeia de Barueri Open | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,946 |
| Marmelopolis Open | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,158 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goncalo Cintra Vargas's chess games?
82 games by Goncalo Cintra Vargas, 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 Goncalo Cintra Vargas has played.
What does Goncalo Cintra Vargas play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Goncalo Cintra Vargas opens with 1.Nf3 (73% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goncalo Cintra Vargas answers 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (57% of games), 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Goncalo Cintra Vargas play as White?
As White, Goncalo Cintra Vargas's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goncalo Cintra Vargas play as Black?
As Black, Goncalo Cintra Vargas most often plays: Dutch Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Goncalo Cintra Vargas's FIDE rating?
Goncalo Cintra Vargas is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 2,005 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (May 2016).
How many games has Goncalo Cintra Vargas played?
Our database contains 82 games by Goncalo Cintra Vargas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 14 draws, 23 losses (54.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goncalo Cintra Vargas?
82 games by Goncalo Cintra Vargas 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.