Prepare against Luis Pedro Ferreira
PRT · World #6,038 classical · FIDE ID 1925393
When preparing against Luis Pedro Ferreira, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as Black, 46.2% over 26 games.
Our database contains 278 games by Luis Pedro Ferreira, covering Nov 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Luis Pedro Ferreira's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Pedro 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 | 2,247 | 2,262 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,188 | 2,258 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,176 | 2,220 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 278 | 130 | 59 | 89 | 46.8% |
| As White | 133 | 64 | 29 | 40 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 145 | 66 | 30 | 49 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Pedro Ferreira's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Pedro Ferreira's side.
First moves as White (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 101 | 75.9% | 59.9% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 5.3% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 59.9% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues Nc3 (60.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 72 | 81.8% | 54.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 5.7% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 5.7% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 63.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 23.3% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Luis Pedro Ferreira's chess games
All 278 games by Luis Pedro Ferreira in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - Sep 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, 59 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 37 | 19/7/11 | 51.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 26 | 12/7/7 | 46.2% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Meilis Annaberdiev | 2,435 | Lisbon Portugal Open | C00 |
| Sep 2025 | Bruno Andre Leite Martins | 2,378 | ch-POR | C02 |
| Jun 2022 | Jose Francisco R P Neves Veiga | 2,377 | ch-POR Blitz | C25 |
| Sep 2025 | Jose Barria | 2,363 | ch-POR | B40 |
| Sep 2026 | Pedro Gil Ferreira Da Silva | 2,353 | Portuguese National Championship 2025-2026 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR prel | 2013 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,973 |
| Portuguese Masters | 2023 | 18 | 9 | 2,203 |
| ch-POR | 2025 | 18 | 4.5 | 2,140 |
| Carvalho Memorial Open | 2012 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,012 |
| ch-POR U14 | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 1,755 |
| Portuguese Masters 2025-6 | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,360 |
| Lisbon Honra-A | 2014 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,264 |
| 6th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,941 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Pedro Ferreira's chess games?
278 games by Luis Pedro Ferreira, from Nov 2009 to Sep 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 Luis Pedro Ferreira has played.
What does Luis Pedro Ferreira play on the first move as White?
Across 133 games with White in our database, Luis Pedro Ferreira opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Pedro Ferreira answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Luis Pedro Ferreira play as White?
As White, Luis Pedro Ferreira's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (37 games, 51.4% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Pedro Ferreira play as Black?
As Black, Luis Pedro Ferreira most often plays: French Defense (26 games, 46.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (14 games, 64.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 145 games.
What is Luis Pedro Ferreira's FIDE rating?
Luis Pedro Ferreira is currently rated 2,247 in classical chess, 2,188 in rapid and 2,176 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,262 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Luis Pedro Ferreira played?
Our database contains 278 games by Luis Pedro Ferreira, covering Nov 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 59 draws, 89 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Pedro Ferreira?
278 games by Luis Pedro 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.