Prepare against Manuel Joao Ferro Curado
PRT · World #74,737 classical · FIDE ID 1905112
When preparing against Manuel Joao Ferro Curado, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%).
Our database contains 114 games by Manuel Joao Ferro Curado, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Joao Ferro Curado's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Joao Ferro Curado 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 | 1,806 | 1,985 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,802 | 1,911 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 42 | 20 | 52 | 36.8% |
| As White | 54 | 19 | 7 | 28 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 60 | 23 | 13 | 24 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Joao Ferro Curado's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Joao Ferro Curado's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 79.6% | 44.2% |
| b4 | 6 | 11.1% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Curado usually continues Nf3 (43.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Curado usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Curado usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 11% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Curado usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Curado usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Curado usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 43.8% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 7 | 21.9% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 4 | 12.5% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 55.0% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 35.0% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Manuel Joao Ferro Curado's chess games
All 114 games by Manuel Joao Ferro Curado in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 42 wins, 20 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2009 | Julio Fernandes Santos | 2,061 | Lisbon Honra | A00 |
| Dec 2006 | Joaquim Costa Pereira | 2,054 | Belenenses Open 2nd | B98 |
| Sep 2009 | Joaquim Manuel Durao | 2,045 | ch-POR sf | A05 |
| Jan 2015 | Lance Henderson de La Fuente | 2,014 | 13th Gibraltar Masters | B30 |
| Jun 2009 | Antonio Pedro Freixial Vasques | 1,999 | Lisbon Honra | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,887 |
| Lisbon Honra | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,955 |
| 7th Figueira da Foz Open | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,880 |
| ch-POR prel | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,836 |
| Lisbon Absoluto AXS Open | 2006 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,044 |
| 1st Lisbon Check Mate Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,819 |
| Belenenses Open 1st | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 2,030 |
| Belenenses Open 2nd | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 2,067 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Joao Ferro Curado's chess games?
114 games by Manuel Joao Ferro Curado, from Jul 2004 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 Manuel Joao Ferro Curado has played.
What does Manuel Joao Ferro Curado play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Manuel Joao Ferro Curado opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.b4 (11% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Joao Ferro Curado answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Manuel Joao Ferro Curado play as White?
As White, Manuel Joao Ferro Curado's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Orangutan opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Joao Ferro Curado play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Joao Ferro Curado most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Albin Countergambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Manuel Joao Ferro Curado's FIDE rating?
Manuel Joao Ferro Curado is currently rated 1,806 in classical chess, 1,802 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,985 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Manuel Joao Ferro Curado played?
Our database contains 114 games by Manuel Joao Ferro Curado, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 20 draws, 52 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Joao Ferro Curado?
114 games by Manuel Joao Ferro Curado 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.