Prepare against Manuel Fernando Teixeira Rocha
PRT · World #64,497 classical · FIDE ID 1904930
Our database contains 84 games by Manuel Fernando Teixeira Rocha, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Fernando Teixeira Rocha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Fernando Teixeira Rocha 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 | 1,840 | 1,966 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,803 | 1,877 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,717 | 1,849 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 33 | 12 | 39 | 39.3% |
| As White | 47 | 18 | 6 | 23 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 37 | 15 | 6 | 16 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Fernando Teixeira Rocha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Fernando Teixeira Rocha's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 87.2% | 48.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 12.8% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Rocha usually continues Nf3 (26.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Rocha usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Rocha usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Rocha usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Rocha usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Rocha usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
Manuel Fernando Teixeira Rocha's chess games
All 84 games by Manuel Fernando Teixeira Rocha in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 33 wins, 12 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B28 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2006 | Andrey Sukhov | 2,168 | Lisbon Carris Open 4th | C06 |
| Jun 2007 | Paulo Fanha | 1,995 | ch-Lisbon Final | E01 |
| Mar 2006 | Joao Paredes | 1,988 | ch-Lisbon qual | C05 |
| Jan 2005 | Luis Miguel Alves | 1,980 | 3rd Carris GD Open | B54 |
| Feb 2006 | Jose Duarte Santos | 1,970 | Lisbon Carris Open 4th | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87th ch-BRA | 2021 | 11 | 3 | 1,607 |
| 3rd Lisbon Check Mate Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,068 |
| 1st Lisbon Check Mate Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,919 |
| ch-Lisbon | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,875 |
| Belenenses Open 1st | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,985 |
| Lisbon Carris Open 4th | 2006 | 6 | 5 | 2,240 |
| Caxambu Casa do Xadrez Open | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,573 |
| ch-Lisbon Final | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,854 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Fernando Teixeira Rocha's chess games?
84 games by Manuel Fernando Teixeira Rocha, from Jan 2005 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 Fernando Teixeira Rocha has played.
What does Manuel Fernando Teixeira Rocha play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Manuel Fernando Teixeira Rocha opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Fernando Teixeira Rocha answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Manuel Fernando Teixeira Rocha play as White?
As White, Manuel Fernando Teixeira Rocha's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Fernando Teixeira Rocha play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Fernando Teixeira Rocha most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Manuel Fernando Teixeira Rocha's FIDE rating?
Manuel Fernando Teixeira Rocha is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess, 1,803 in rapid and 1,717 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,966 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Manuel Fernando Teixeira Rocha played?
Our database contains 84 games by Manuel Fernando Teixeira Rocha, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 12 draws, 39 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Fernando Teixeira Rocha?
84 games by Manuel Fernando Teixeira Rocha 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.