Prepare against Gustavo Pires
PRT · World #25,125 classical · FIDE ID 1903250
Our database contains 181 games by Gustavo Pires, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gustavo Pires's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gustavo Pires 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 | 2,017 | 2,153 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,058 | 2,148 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 2,077 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 67 | 60 | 54 | 37.0% |
| As White | 87 | 35 | 25 | 27 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 94 | 32 | 35 | 27 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gustavo Pires's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gustavo Pires's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 59.8% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 28 | 32.2% | 51.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.4% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Pires usually continues Nf3 (76.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Pires usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Pires usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Pires usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Pires usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Pires usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 56.5% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 11 | 23.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 50.0% | 71.4% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Gustavo Pires's chess games
All 181 games by Gustavo Pires in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 67 wins, 60 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 10/1/2 | 76.9% |
| D42 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B20 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Paulo Pinho | 2,272 | 10th St Joao da Madeira Open | B85 |
| Apr 2013 | Jose M Vieira Andrade | 2,261 | POR-CupT 1/8-1/4 Final 35th | B33 |
| Aug 2007 | Vasco Diogo | 2,259 | ch-POR prel | E61 |
| Sep 2009 | Carlos Andre Ramalh Oliveira | 2,190 | ch-POR sf | D15 |
| Aug 2015 | Bruno Ribeiro | 2,178 | chT-POR | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POR | 2015 | 25 | 6 | 2,118 |
| ch-POR prel | 2013 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,118 |
| Sintra Masters | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,089 |
| ch-POR qual | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,117 |
| POR Honra | 2011 | 9 | 7 | 2,106 |
| 7th Figueira da Foz Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,106 |
| Aveiro Campeoes 2nd | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,253 |
| ch-POR sf | 2009 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gustavo Pires's chess games?
181 games by Gustavo Pires, from Oct 2005 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 Gustavo Pires has played.
What does Gustavo Pires play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Gustavo Pires opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gustavo Pires answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Gustavo Pires play as White?
As White, Gustavo Pires's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 76.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gustavo Pires play as Black?
As Black, Gustavo Pires most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Gustavo Pires's FIDE rating?
Gustavo Pires is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 2,058 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Gustavo Pires played?
Our database contains 181 games by Gustavo Pires, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 60 draws, 54 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gustavo Pires?
181 games by Gustavo Pires 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.