Prepare against Goncalo Maria Franco V. Esteves
PRT · World #53,786 classical · FIDE ID 1925300
Our database contains 41 games by Goncalo Maria Franco V. Esteves, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Goncalo Maria Franco V. Esteves's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goncalo Maria Franco V. Esteves 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 | 1,878 | 2,026 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,870 | 2,034 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 2,024 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 41.5% |
| As White | 20 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goncalo Maria Franco V. Esteves's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goncalo Maria Franco V. Esteves's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 55.0% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 40.0% | 81.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Esteves usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Esteves usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Esteves usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 81.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Esteves usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Esteves usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Esteves usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Goncalo Maria Franco V. Esteves's chess games
All 41 games by Goncalo Maria Franco V. Esteves in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - Aug 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, 12 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Renato Fialho Vasconcellos | 2,061 | Lisbon Honra | B00 |
| May 2012 | Julio Fernandes Santos | 2,048 | Lisbon Honra | A07 |
| Apr 2010 | Vitor Morais | 2,044 | ch-Lisbon District sf | E63 |
| Apr 2010 | Didier Lima | 1,958 | ch-Lisbon District sf | C54 |
| Apr 2012 | Paulo Fanha | 1,946 | Lisbon Honra | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silves Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,003 |
| Lisbon Honra | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,137 |
| 7th Figueira da Foz Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,937 |
| ch-Lisbon District sf | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 2,073 |
| Silves Open | 2025 | 6 | 4 | 1,981 |
| Lince Andujar Chess Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,977 |
| Portimao Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,042 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goncalo Maria Franco V. Esteves's chess games?
41 games by Goncalo Maria Franco V. Esteves, from Jan 2010 to Aug 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 Maria Franco V. Esteves has played.
What does Goncalo Maria Franco V. Esteves play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Goncalo Maria Franco V. Esteves opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goncalo Maria Franco V. Esteves answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Goncalo Maria Franco V. Esteves play as White?
As White, Goncalo Maria Franco V. Esteves's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goncalo Maria Franco V. Esteves play as Black?
As Black, Goncalo Maria Franco V. Esteves most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Goncalo Maria Franco V. Esteves's FIDE rating?
Goncalo Maria Franco V. Esteves is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess, 1,870 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Goncalo Maria Franco V. Esteves played?
Our database contains 41 games by Goncalo Maria Franco V. Esteves, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goncalo Maria Franco V. Esteves?
41 games by Goncalo Maria Franco V. Esteves 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.