Prepare against Luiz Ney Menna Barreto
FM · Brazil · World #12,648 classical · FIDE ID 2100355
When preparing against Luiz Ney Menna Barreto, expect 1.Nf3 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 42.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 340 games by Luiz Ney Menna Barreto, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luiz Ney Menna Barreto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luiz Ney Menna Barreto 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 | 2,133 | 2,327 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,173 | 2,310 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,166 | 2,333 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 340 | 158 | 119 | 63 | 46.5% |
| As White | 168 | 88 | 54 | 26 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 172 | 70 | 65 | 37 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luiz Ney Menna Barreto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luiz Ney Menna Barreto's side.
First moves as White (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 116 | 69.0% | 70.7% |
| d4 | 34 | 20.2% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 10 | 6.0% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 3.0% | 80.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 69% of White games, 70.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Barreto usually continues c4 (70.2% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Barreto usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Barreto usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Barreto usually continues c4 (80.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Barreto usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Barreto usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 53 | 61.6% | 62.3% |
| e6 | 23 | 26.7% | 56.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 88.2% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.8% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
Luiz Ney Menna Barreto's chess games
All 340 games by Luiz Ney Menna Barreto in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 158 wins, 119 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 36 | 18/13/5 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E07 | Catalan | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 3/9/1 | 23.1% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1986 | Francisco R.T. Trois | 2,405 | 53rd ch-BRA | B08 |
| May 1983 | Marcos Paolozzi Da Cunha | 2,375 | 50th ch-BRA | B11 |
| Jun 1994 | James Mann De Toledo | 2,360 | ch-BRA sf | E18 |
| May 2011 | German Della Morte | 2,351 | Colonia Cosmopolita Aniv 110 | D91 |
| May 2008 | Manuel Larrea | 2,342 | 2nd Colonia | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA sf | 1994 | 19 | 13.5 | 2,458 |
| 50th ch-BRA | 1983 | 17 | 8 | 2,299 |
| Porto Alegre Open | 2012 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,309 |
| 51st ch-BRA | 1984 | 13 | 7 | 2,377 |
| 52nd ch-BRA | 1985 | 11 | 7 | – |
| 53rd ch-BRA | 1986 | 11 | 7 | 2,456 |
| Porto Alegre Governador | 1983 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,233 |
| 6th Florianopolis Open | 2020 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luiz Ney Menna Barreto's chess games?
340 games by Luiz Ney Menna Barreto, from Apr 2003 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 Luiz Ney Menna Barreto has played.
What does Luiz Ney Menna Barreto play on the first move as White?
Across 168 games with White in our database, Luiz Ney Menna Barreto opens with 1.Nf3 (69% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luiz Ney Menna Barreto answers 1...c6 (62% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Luiz Ney Menna Barreto play as White?
As White, Luiz Ney Menna Barreto's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 61.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 168 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luiz Ney Menna Barreto play as Black?
As Black, Luiz Ney Menna Barreto most often plays: Indian Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 172 games.
What is Luiz Ney Menna Barreto's FIDE rating?
Luiz Ney Menna Barreto is currently rated 2,133 in classical chess, 2,173 in rapid and 2,166 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,327 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Luiz Ney Menna Barreto played?
Our database contains 340 games by Luiz Ney Menna Barreto, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 158 wins, 119 draws, 63 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luiz Ney Menna Barreto?
340 games by Luiz Ney Menna Barreto 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.