Prepare against Helder Figueiredo
PRT · World #35,771 classical · FIDE ID 1903489
When preparing against Helder Figueiredo, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (81%).
Our database contains 113 games by Helder Figueiredo, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helder Figueiredo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helder Figueiredo 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 | 1,955 | 2,071 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 2,027 | Jul 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,961 | 1,981 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 42 | 26 | 45 | 37.2% |
| As White | 59 | 21 | 13 | 25 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 54 | 21 | 13 | 20 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helder Figueiredo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helder Figueiredo's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 83.1% | 46.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 11.9% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Figueiredo usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Figueiredo usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Figueiredo usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Figueiredo usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Figueiredo usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Figueiredo usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 52.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 38.1% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 81.3% | 57.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Helder Figueiredo's chess games
All 113 games by Helder Figueiredo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 42 wins, 26 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | Viktor Ulyanovskyy | 2,291 | 12th Barreiro Open | C41 |
| Feb 2019 | Jose Antonio Sande Edreira | 2,244 | Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | B37 |
| Sep 2000 | Juan Carlos Barbosa Fernandez | 2,173 | ch-POR 56th | B01 |
| Jun 2009 | Micael Santos | 2,006 | Lisbon Honra | D53 |
| Jan 2003 | Raul Lopes | 2,000 | ch-POR Aberto | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Coimbra Classics | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,901 |
| Lisbon Absoluto AXS Open | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,083 |
| Lisbon Honra | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,859 |
| 2nd Barreiro U18 | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,110 |
| ch-POR prel | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,948 |
| ch-POR 56th | 2000 | 8 | 1 | 1,829 |
| 3rd Barreiro Open | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 1,974 |
| 1st Lisbon Check Mate Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,094 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helder Figueiredo's chess games?
113 games by Helder Figueiredo, from Jul 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 Helder Figueiredo has played.
What does Helder Figueiredo play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Helder Figueiredo opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helder Figueiredo answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Helder Figueiredo play as White?
As White, Helder Figueiredo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helder Figueiredo play as Black?
As Black, Helder Figueiredo most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Helder Figueiredo's FIDE rating?
Helder Figueiredo is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid and 1,961 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,071 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Helder Figueiredo played?
Our database contains 113 games by Helder Figueiredo, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 26 draws, 45 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helder Figueiredo?
113 games by Helder Figueiredo 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.