Prepare against Henrique Barbosa Veloso
Brazil · World #8,644 classical · FIDE ID 22784853
Our database contains 274 games by Henrique Barbosa Veloso, covering Oct 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henrique Barbosa Veloso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henrique Barbosa Veloso 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 | 2,193 | 2,221 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,987 | 1,987 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,981 | 1,981 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 274 | 108 | 30 | 136 | 39.4% |
| As White | 145 | 59 | 20 | 66 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 129 | 49 | 10 | 70 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henrique Barbosa Veloso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henrique Barbosa Veloso's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 94 | 64.8% | 43.1% |
| e4 | 31 | 21.4% | 58.1% |
| c4 | 17 | 11.7% | 52.9% |
| g4 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 43.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Veloso usually continues c4 (44.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Veloso usually continues c4 (47.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Veloso usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Veloso usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Veloso usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Veloso usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 61.7% | 40.5% |
| c5 | 13 | 21.7% | 26.9% |
| c6 | 5 | 8.3% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 97.6% | 37.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Henrique Barbosa Veloso's chess games
All 274 games by Henrique Barbosa Veloso in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - 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: 108 wins, 30 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Niclas Huschenbeth | 2,594 | Titled Tue Early | A23 |
| Dec 2024 | Piotr Brodowski | 2,471 | Titled Tue Late | B20 |
| Jan 2024 | Peter T Roberson | 2,424 | Titled Tue Late | A61 |
| Nov 2024 | Antoine Bournel | 2,403 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Jan 2024 | Floryan Eugene | 2,398 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 193 | 70.5 | 2,066 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 1,716 |
| 90th ch-BRA | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,255 |
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,809 |
| ch-Piaui final | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,831 |
| 3rd Manaus Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,991 |
| Salvador Nordeste Regional | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,177 |
| Teresina Nordeste Cup | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,915 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henrique Barbosa Veloso's chess games?
274 games by Henrique Barbosa Veloso, from Oct 2021 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 Henrique Barbosa Veloso has played.
What does Henrique Barbosa Veloso play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Henrique Barbosa Veloso opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henrique Barbosa Veloso answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Henrique Barbosa Veloso play as White?
As White, Henrique Barbosa Veloso's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henrique Barbosa Veloso play as Black?
As Black, Henrique Barbosa Veloso most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Henrique Barbosa Veloso's FIDE rating?
Henrique Barbosa Veloso is currently rated 2,193 in classical chess, 1,987 in rapid and 1,981 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Henrique Barbosa Veloso played?
Our database contains 274 games by Henrique Barbosa Veloso, covering Oct 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 30 draws, 136 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henrique Barbosa Veloso?
274 games by Henrique Barbosa Veloso 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.