Prepare against Arthur Ferreira Rocha
Brazil · World #28,618 classical · FIDE ID 2145804
When preparing against Arthur Ferreira Rocha, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 131 games by Arthur Ferreira Rocha, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arthur Ferreira Rocha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arthur Ferreira Rocha 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 | 1,994 | 1,994 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,103 | 2,142 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,110 | 2,136 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 64 | 20 | 47 | 48.9% |
| As White | 63 | 33 | 10 | 20 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 68 | 31 | 10 | 27 | 45.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arthur Ferreira Rocha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arthur Ferreira Rocha's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 65.1% | 58.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 12.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 11.1% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 9.5% | 91.7% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Rocha usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Rocha usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Rocha usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rocha usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Rocha usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Rocha usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 82.9% | 55.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 90.5% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Arthur Ferreira Rocha's chess games
All 131 games by Arthur Ferreira Rocha in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - Aug 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: 64 wins, 20 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Diego Lima Wilhelms | 2,158 | ch-Goiania Phase 01 | D02 |
| Jan 2019 | Rafael Cabral De Souza | 2,142 | Brasilia Terraviva Open | B41 |
| Jan 2016 | Vitor Eduardo Mello Dos Santos | 2,091 | 2nd Florianopolis Open | C52 |
| Jan 2016 | Igor Tokuichi Kikuchi Cadilhac | 2,051 | 2nd Florianopolis Open | B78 |
| Jan 2016 | Tiago Augusto Dos Santos | 2,049 | 2nd Florianopolis Open | B88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goiania Gomes Memorial | 2015 | 18 | 8 | 1,852 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,903 |
| ch-Goiania U20 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,989 |
| 2nd Florianopolis Open | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 2,158 |
| ch-BRA Amateur U2000 | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,958 |
| ch-BRA Amateur | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 2,027 |
| ch-BRA Universities | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,998 |
| ch-BRA B U20 | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,818 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arthur Ferreira Rocha's chess games?
131 games by Arthur Ferreira Rocha, from Nov 2014 to Aug 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 Arthur Ferreira Rocha has played.
What does Arthur Ferreira Rocha play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Arthur Ferreira Rocha opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arthur Ferreira Rocha answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Arthur Ferreira Rocha play as White?
As White, Arthur Ferreira Rocha's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arthur Ferreira Rocha play as Black?
As Black, Arthur Ferreira Rocha most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Arthur Ferreira Rocha's FIDE rating?
Arthur Ferreira Rocha is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess, 2,103 in rapid and 2,110 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Arthur Ferreira Rocha played?
Our database contains 131 games by Arthur Ferreira Rocha, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 20 draws, 47 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arthur Ferreira Rocha?
131 games by Arthur Ferreira Rocha 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.