Prepare against Humberto Candeias
PRT · World #50,733 classical · FIDE ID 1903454
When preparing against Humberto Candeias, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 73 games by Humberto Candeias, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Humberto Candeias's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Humberto Candeias 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 | 1,890 | 2,115 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,828 | 2,085 | Sep 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,856 | 2,037 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 17 | 8 | 48 | 23.3% |
| As White | 37 | 12 | 6 | 19 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 36 | 5 | 2 | 29 | 13.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Humberto Candeias's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Humberto Candeias's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 94.6% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Candeias usually continues Nc3 (26.2% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Candeias usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Candeias usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Candeias usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Candeias usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 85.0% | 11.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Humberto Candeias's chess games
All 73 games by Humberto Candeias 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: 17 wins, 8 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 4/3/14 | 19.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 9 | 0/0/9 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Emile Boucquet | 2,213 | Lisbon Portugal Open | C54 |
| Feb 2005 | Henrique Oliveira | 2,122 | chT2-POR | B11 |
| Feb 2017 | Mohamed Ozayr Bhawoodien | 2,060 | Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | B23 |
| Sep 2000 | Vera Oliveira | 2,025 | ch-POR 56th | B01 |
| Feb 2018 | Rodolfo Manuel Lavrador | 1,859 | Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 20 | 6.5 | 1,877 |
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2022 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,014 |
| ch-POR | 1999 | 11 | 5 | 2,111 |
| chT-POR | 2013 | 10 | 0 | 1,889 |
| ch-POR 56th | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,064 |
| chT2-POR | 2005 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,171 |
| Lisbon BNU Open | 1992 | 3 | 0 | 1,940 |
| Faro Open | 1999 | 2 | 0 | 2,052 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Humberto Candeias's chess games?
73 games by Humberto Candeias, 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 Humberto Candeias has played.
What does Humberto Candeias play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Humberto Candeias opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Humberto Candeias answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Humberto Candeias play as White?
As White, Humberto Candeias's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Humberto Candeias play as Black?
As Black, Humberto Candeias most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Humberto Candeias's FIDE rating?
Humberto Candeias is currently rated 1,890 in classical chess, 1,828 in rapid and 1,856 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Humberto Candeias played?
Our database contains 73 games by Humberto Candeias, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 8 draws, 48 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Humberto Candeias?
73 games by Humberto Candeias 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.