Prepare against Herbert Abreu Carvalho
FM · Brazil · World #16,744 classical · FIDE ID 2100541
Our database contains 567 games by Herbert Abreu Carvalho, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herbert Abreu Carvalho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herbert Abreu Carvalho 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 | 2,087 | 2,247 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,121 | 2,190 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,035 | 2,129 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 567 | 229 | 176 | 162 | 40.4% |
| As White | 280 | 126 | 94 | 60 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 287 | 103 | 82 | 102 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herbert Abreu Carvalho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herbert Abreu Carvalho's side.
First moves as White (280 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 165 | 58.9% | 65.8% |
| e4 | 73 | 26.1% | 54.1% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 14.3% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 65.8% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Carvalho usually continues Nf3 (59.9% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Carvalho usually continues Nf3 (78.1% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Carvalho usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 54.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Carvalho usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Carvalho usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Carvalho usually continues d4 (38.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 36.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 29 | 20.6% | 56.9% |
| e5 | 26 | 18.4% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 14 | 9.9% | 46.4% |
| c6 | 10 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 4.3% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 77 | 92.8% | 49.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.8% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Herbert Abreu Carvalho's chess games
All 567 games by Herbert Abreu Carvalho in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 229 wins, 176 draws, 162 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | Indian Defense | 50 | 22/15/13 | 44.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 24 | 12/8/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 13/2/4 | 68.4% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 7/6/0 | 53.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 33 | 10/12/11 | 30.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 28 | 13/5/10 | 46.4% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| D94 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Jose Cubas | 2,473 | Rio Branco Acre Open | B51 |
| Jan 2016 | Renato Rodrigues Quintiliano Pinto | 2,430 | 2nd Florianopolis Open | A30 |
| Sep 1980 | Jaime Sunye Neto | 2,415 | ch-BRA | E41 |
| Jan 1999 | Jefferson Pelikian | 2,395 | 3rd Itau Mercosul Cup | B22 |
| May 1979 | Herman C. Van Riemsdijk | 2,390 | Sao Paulo Torneio Rating | C85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA | 1989 | 76 | 39 | 2,355 |
| ch-BRA sf | 1986 | 22 | 13 | 2,451 |
| ch-Pan American Seniors 50 | 2017 | 16 | 10 | 2,175 |
| Pocos de Caldas Open | 2014 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,223 |
| 51st ch-BRA | 1984 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,210 |
| Montevideo | 1976 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,221 |
| Sao Paulo International | 1973 | 12 | 4.5 | – |
| 8th BRA Zonal South | 1972 | 11 | 7 | – |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Herman C. Van Riemsdijk (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herbert Abreu Carvalho's chess games?
567 games by Herbert Abreu Carvalho, from Apr 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 Herbert Abreu Carvalho has played.
What does Herbert Abreu Carvalho play on the first move as White?
Across 280 games with White in our database, Herbert Abreu Carvalho opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herbert Abreu Carvalho answers 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Herbert Abreu Carvalho play as White?
As White, Herbert Abreu Carvalho's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (50 games, 44.0% win rate); Catalan (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (19 games, 68.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 280 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herbert Abreu Carvalho play as Black?
As Black, Herbert Abreu Carvalho most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 30.3% win rate); Modern Defense (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 287 games.
What is Herbert Abreu Carvalho's FIDE rating?
Herbert Abreu Carvalho is currently rated 2,087 in classical chess, 2,121 in rapid and 2,035 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,247 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Herbert Abreu Carvalho played?
Our database contains 567 games by Herbert Abreu Carvalho, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 229 wins, 176 draws, 162 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herbert Abreu Carvalho?
567 games by Herbert Abreu Carvalho 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.