Prepare against Igor Borge Cardoso Farias
Brazil · World #15,685 classical · FIDE ID 2133164
Our database contains 301 games by Igor Borge Cardoso Farias, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Borge Cardoso Farias's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Borge Cardoso Farias 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 | 2,098 | 2,098 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,940 | 1,953 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,966 | 1,975 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 301 | 130 | 70 | 101 | 43.2% |
| As White | 153 | 72 | 34 | 47 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 148 | 58 | 36 | 54 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 111 | 72.5% | 58.1% |
| e4 | 21 | 13.7% | 47.6% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 10.5% | 71.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 3.3% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 73% of White games, 58.1% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Farias usually continues g3 (61.8% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Farias usually continues g3 (47.9% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Farias usually continues g3 (57.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Farias usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Farias usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Farias usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 90.8% | 53.2% |
| e5 | 8 | 9.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 95.8% | 47.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Igor Borge Cardoso Farias's chess games
All 301 games by Igor Borge Cardoso Farias in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 130 wins, 70 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening | 41 | 18/9/14 | 43.9% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 40 | 20/6/14 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D33 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 17/12/15 | 38.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Ivan Kuhlmann Nogueira | 2,237 | 87th ch-BRA | B21 |
| Aug 2014 | Giorgy Friedman B. Rodrigues | 2,155 | ch-Amazonas final | A90 |
| May 2024 | Edgard Vinicius Zanette | 2,085 | ch-Boa Vista Regional Norte | B92 |
| Apr 2016 | Leonardo Gadelha Da Paz | 2,041 | Manaus FAX GM do Spassky 1st | A25 |
| Jul 2022 | Rodrigo Da Silva Freire | 1,997 | Manaus Amazonas Cup | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazonas zt | 2013 | 21 | 9 | 1,878 |
| Manaus Regional ch-Norte | 2018 | 13 | 8 | 1,923 |
| ch-Manaus Amazonas | 2017 | 12 | 5 | 1,785 |
| Manaus Amazonas Cup | 2022 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,209 |
| 87th ch-BRA | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,941 |
| ch-Amazonas final | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,144 |
| 2nd Manaus Serious | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,813 |
| Manaus zt 2.4 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,816 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Borge Cardoso Farias's chess games?
301 games by Igor Borge Cardoso Farias, from Oct 2012 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 Igor Borge Cardoso Farias has played.
What does Igor Borge Cardoso Farias play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Igor Borge Cardoso Farias opens with 1.c4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Borge Cardoso Farias answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games).
What openings does Igor Borge Cardoso Farias play as White?
As White, Igor Borge Cardoso Farias's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (41 games, 43.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (40 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Borge Cardoso Farias play as Black?
As Black, Igor Borge Cardoso Farias most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (44 games, 38.6% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 47.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Igor Borge Cardoso Farias's FIDE rating?
Igor Borge Cardoso Farias is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess, 1,940 in rapid and 1,966 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,098 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Igor Borge Cardoso Farias played?
Our database contains 301 games by Igor Borge Cardoso Farias, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 70 draws, 101 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Borge Cardoso Farias?
301 games by Igor Borge Cardoso Farias 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.