Prepare against Manuel Maria Fonseca Paiva
PRT · World #36,767 classical · FIDE ID 1967070
When preparing against Manuel Maria Fonseca Paiva, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 45 games by Manuel Maria Fonseca Paiva, covering Jan 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Maria Fonseca Paiva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Maria Fonseca Paiva 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 | 1,950 | 2,031 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,946 | 1,963 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,916 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 15 | 7 | 23 | 33.3% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Maria Fonseca Paiva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Maria Fonseca Paiva's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 95.0% | 39.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 39.5% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Paiva usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Paiva usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Paiva usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Paiva usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 93.3% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Manuel Maria Fonseca Paiva's chess games
All 45 games by Manuel Maria Fonseca Paiva in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - 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: 15 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Pedro Gil Ferreira Da Silva | 2,269 | 4th Leca Chess Open | B90 |
| Mar 2025 | Raphael Malassagne | 2,267 | Silves Open | B13 |
| Aug 2025 | Pandey Srishti | 2,202 | 4th Leca Chess Open | A45 |
| Apr 2024 | Paulo Alexandre G Monteiro | 2,122 | Queima das Fitas Open | C06 |
| Aug 2024 | Ivo Rodrigues Dias | 2,118 | 3rd Leca da Palmeira Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silves Open | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,149 |
| ch-POR U14/20 | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,560 |
| 5th Maia Open | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,738 |
| 4th Leca Chess Open | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,278 |
| Queima das Fitas Open | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1,874 |
| 13th Pombal Open | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,917 |
| chT-POR Blitz | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1,767 |
| 3rd Leca da Palmeira Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2,045 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Maria Fonseca Paiva's chess games?
45 games by Manuel Maria Fonseca Paiva, from Jan 2020 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 Manuel Maria Fonseca Paiva has played.
What does Manuel Maria Fonseca Paiva play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Manuel Maria Fonseca Paiva opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Maria Fonseca Paiva answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Manuel Maria Fonseca Paiva play as White?
As White, Manuel Maria Fonseca Paiva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Maria Fonseca Paiva play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Maria Fonseca Paiva most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Manuel Maria Fonseca Paiva's FIDE rating?
Manuel Maria Fonseca Paiva is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess, 1,946 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Manuel Maria Fonseca Paiva played?
Our database contains 45 games by Manuel Maria Fonseca Paiva, covering Jan 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Maria Fonseca Paiva?
45 games by Manuel Maria Fonseca Paiva 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.