Prepare against Gustavo Ribeiro
FM · PRT · World #4,034 classical · FIDE ID 1941852
When preparing against Gustavo Ribeiro, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 510 games by Gustavo Ribeiro, covering Jul 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gustavo Ribeiro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gustavo Ribeiro 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 | 2,302 | 2,363 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,382 | 2,408 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,338 | 2,367 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 510 | 199 | 108 | 203 | 39.0% |
| As White | 267 | 116 | 55 | 96 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 243 | 83 | 53 | 107 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gustavo Ribeiro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gustavo Ribeiro's side.
First moves as White (267 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 166 | 62.2% | 52.7% |
| c4 | 42 | 15.7% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 27 | 10.1% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 7.5% | 52.5% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.5% | 37.5% |
| e3 | 3 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues d4 (53.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 52 | 41.6% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 52 | 41.6% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 8 | 6.4% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 5 | 4.0% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.4% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 53.0% | 41.4% |
| d5 | 18 | 27.3% | 22.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.1% | 87.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Gustavo Ribeiro's chess games
All 510 games by Gustavo Ribeiro in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - Sep 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: 199 wins, 108 draws, 203 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 28 | 10/8/10 | 35.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 25 | 12/3/10 | 48.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,642 | Titled Tue Late | C46 |
| Jul 2025 | Aryan Tari | 2,636 | Titled Tue Early | C50 |
| Jul 2025 | Eric Hansen | 2,609 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Jun 2024 | Mustafa Yilmaz | 2,601 | Chess.com Speed Play In | B52 |
| Nov 2025 | Dimitris Alexakis | 2,544 | European Rapid 2025 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 81 | 42 | 2,369 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 16 | 7 | 2,315 |
| Portuguese Top League | 2026 | 14 | 6 | 2,343 |
| ch-EU U18 blitz | 2024 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,286 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,195 |
| 11th Famalicao Open | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,172 |
| Sligo Open | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,168 |
| Hotel Putnik IM1 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,326 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gustavo Ribeiro's chess games?
510 games by Gustavo Ribeiro, from Jul 2014 to Sep 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 Ribeiro has played.
What does Gustavo Ribeiro play on the first move as White?
Across 267 games with White in our database, Gustavo Ribeiro opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gustavo Ribeiro answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Gustavo Ribeiro play as White?
As White, Gustavo Ribeiro's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 267 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gustavo Ribeiro play as Black?
As Black, Gustavo Ribeiro most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Italian Game (15 games, 53.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 243 games.
What is Gustavo Ribeiro's FIDE rating?
Gustavo Ribeiro is currently rated 2,302 in classical chess, 2,382 in rapid and 2,338 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,363 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Gustavo Ribeiro played?
Our database contains 510 games by Gustavo Ribeiro, covering Jul 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 199 wins, 108 draws, 203 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gustavo Ribeiro?
510 games by Gustavo Ribeiro 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.