Prepare against Margarida Ribeiro
PRT · World #139,273 classical · FIDE ID 1960725
When preparing against Margarida Ribeiro, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Margarida Ribeiro, covering Jun 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Margarida Ribeiro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Margarida Ribeiro 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 | 1,622 | 1,635 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,574 | 1,655 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,541 | 1,612 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 10 | 1 | 23 | 29.4% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Margarida Ribeiro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Margarida Ribeiro's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 62.5% | 20.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 37.5% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 20.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Margarida Ribeiro's chess games
All 34 games by Margarida Ribeiro in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - 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: 10 wins, 1 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Vitorino Ramos | 1,783 | Silves Open | B01 |
| Mar 2025 | Hazem Farouk Mahmoud Mostafa | 1,769 | Silves Open | B07 |
| Mar 2025 | Leonardo Bliuc | 1,653 | Silves Open | D55 |
| Jul 2026 | Mariana Peixoto Santana | 1,455 | CN Português Feminino Equipas 2025-26 | C50 |
| Aug 2021 | Antonio Mena Lena | 1,296 | 1st Merida World Heritage Open | D08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Hybrid U10 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 876 |
| 1st Merida World Heritage Open | 2021 | 8 | 2 | 1,229 |
| Silves Open | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,740 |
| ch-POR w | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,166 |
| CN Português Feminino Equipas 2025-26 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,755 |
| Maia Chess Open 2026 | U2000 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,374 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Margarida Ribeiro's chess games?
34 games by Margarida Ribeiro, from Jun 2019 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 Margarida Ribeiro has played.
What does Margarida Ribeiro play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Margarida Ribeiro opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Margarida Ribeiro answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Margarida Ribeiro play as White?
As White, Margarida Ribeiro's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Margarida Ribeiro play as Black?
As Black, Margarida Ribeiro most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Margarida Ribeiro's FIDE rating?
Margarida Ribeiro is currently rated 1,622 in classical chess, 1,574 in rapid and 1,541 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,635 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Margarida Ribeiro played?
Our database contains 34 games by Margarida Ribeiro, covering Jun 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 1 draws, 23 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Margarida Ribeiro?
34 games by Margarida Ribeiro 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.