Prepare against Jorge Viterbo Ferreira
GM · PRT · World #409 classical · FIDE ID 1910850
When preparing against Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as White, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 746 games by Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jorge Viterbo Ferreira's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 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 | 2,529 | 2,549 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,426 | 2,459 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,440 | 2,463 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 746 | 305 | 309 | 132 | 40.9% |
| As White | 373 | 161 | 164 | 48 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 373 | 144 | 145 | 84 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jorge Viterbo Ferreira's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jorge Viterbo Ferreira's side.
First moves as White (373 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 167 | 44.8% | 63.8% |
| d4 | 121 | 32.4% | 63.2% |
| c4 | 43 | 11.5% | 68.6% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 10.7% | 71.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues d4 (69.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues c4 (64.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues c4 (59.5% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 40.7% | 59.5% |
| e5 | 57 | 31.3% | 51.8% |
| c6 | 24 | 13.2% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 13 | 7.1% | 76.9% |
| e6 | 8 | 4.4% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 2.7% | 90.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 73 | 65.2% | 56.2% |
| d5 | 29 | 25.9% | 63.8% |
| g6 | 6 | 5.4% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Jorge Viterbo Ferreira's chess games
All 746 games by Jorge Viterbo Ferreira in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 305 wins, 309 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 28 | 13/14/1 | 46.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 20 | 11/6/3 | 55.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 11/6/0 | 64.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/8/1 | 35.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 3/9/1 | 23.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 33 | 10/14/9 | 30.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 26 | 10/9/7 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 15/4/3 | 68.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| E00 | Catalan | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Ivan Salgado Lopez | 2,662 | Olympiad-42 | D97 |
| Oct 2021 | Ivan Cheparinov | 2,659 | chT-ESP Rapid | E16 |
| Aug 2024 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,643 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | B51 |
| Aug 2024 | Alan Pichot | 2,638 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | B51 |
| Mar 2018 | Constantin Lupulescu | 2,627 | 19th ch-EU | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POR | 2024 | 102 | 66.5 | 2,536 |
| ch-POR | 2021 | 44 | 28 | 2,415 |
| Portuguese Masters | 2015 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,369 |
| Portuguese Top League | 2026 | 16 | 8 | 2,446 |
| Bundesliga 2024-25 | 2025 | 14 | 8 | 2,596 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | 2024 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,548 |
| Bundesliga 2023-24 | 2024 | 14 | 8 | 2,545 |
| ch-POR U18 | 2012 | 14 | 11 | 2,150 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Paulo Dias (11 games) · Jose Padeiro (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jorge Viterbo Ferreira's chess games?
746 games by Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, from Apr 2007 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 Jorge Viterbo Ferreira has played.
What does Jorge Viterbo Ferreira play on the first move as White?
Across 373 games with White in our database, Jorge Viterbo Ferreira opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jorge Viterbo Ferreira answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jorge Viterbo Ferreira play as White?
As White, Jorge Viterbo Ferreira's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 373 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jorge Viterbo Ferreira play as Black?
As Black, Jorge Viterbo Ferreira most often plays: Indian Defense (33 games, 30.3% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Modern Defense (22 games, 68.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 373 games.
What is Jorge Viterbo Ferreira's FIDE rating?
Jorge Viterbo Ferreira is currently rated 2,529 in classical chess, 2,426 in rapid and 2,440 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,549 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Jorge Viterbo Ferreira played?
Our database contains 746 games by Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 305 wins, 309 draws, 132 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jorge Viterbo Ferreira?
746 games by Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 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.