Prepare against Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto
Brazil · World #40,464 classical · FIDE ID 2103370
When preparing against Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as White, 36.4% over 22 games.
Our database contains 389 games by Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto 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 | 1,933 | 2,265 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 1,965 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 389 | 186 | 100 | 103 | 47.8% |
| As White | 202 | 95 | 49 | 58 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 187 | 91 | 51 | 45 | 48.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto's side.
First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 192 | 95.0% | 58.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.5% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Neto usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Neto usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Neto usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Neto usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Neto usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 77 | 80.2% | 58.4% |
| c5 | 16 | 16.7% | 81.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.1% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 53.7% | 67.2% |
| d5 | 25 | 46.3% | 52.0% |
Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto's chess games
All 389 games by Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 186 wins, 100 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 35 | 16/8/11 | 45.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 10/3/10 | 43.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| D66 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 26 | 10/9/7 | 38.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A46 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Eduardo Arruda da Gama A Cunha | 2,402 | ch-Sao Paulo Seniors | E97 |
| Mar 2014 | Renato Rodrigues Quintiliano Pinto | 2,371 | 2nd Votoria Cup | C92 |
| Jul 2003 | Rocha,Jorge Wilson M. da | 2,241 | BRA CEAX Open 2nd | D38 |
| Sep 2006 | Jan Docekal | 2,159 | 1st Vitoria Open | C03 |
| Nov 2015 | Igor Tokuichi Kikuchi Cadilhac | 2,146 | ch-Blumenau Region sf | A77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Estadual | 2005 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,168 |
| Serra IRT 4th | 2014 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,216 |
| ch-Espirito Santo | 2017 | 15 | 10 | 2,098 |
| ch-BRA sf | 2009 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,134 |
| ch-BRA Southeast Region | 2008 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,202 |
| Pocos de Caldas Open | 2018 | 13 | 7 | 1,997 |
| Cuiaba Contaud Open | 2017 | 12 | 7 | 2,152 |
| Brasilia Terraviva Open | 2017 | 12 | 6 | 1,862 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Paulo Cesar Vieira (15 games) · Hudson Soares do Bonfim (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto's chess games?
389 games by Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto, from Apr 2003 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 Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto has played.
What does Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games).
What openings does Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto play as White?
As White, Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (35 games, 45.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto play as Black?
As Black, Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Italian Game (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 187 games.
What is Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto's FIDE rating?
Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto is currently rated 1,933 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,265 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto played?
Our database contains 389 games by Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 186 wins, 100 draws, 103 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto?
389 games by Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto 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.