Prepare against Matheus Serrao Folha
Brazil · World #51,501 classical · FIDE ID 2165465
Our database contains 93 games by Matheus Serrao Folha, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matheus Serrao Folha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matheus Serrao Folha 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 | 1,887 | 1,961 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,037 | 2,046 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,870 | 1,870 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 34 | 10 | 49 | 36.6% |
| As White | 46 | 18 | 6 | 22 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 47 | 16 | 4 | 27 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matheus Serrao Folha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matheus Serrao Folha's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 84.8% | 44.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 44.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Folha usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Folha usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Folha usually continues d4 (6.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Folha usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Folha usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 74.1% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Matheus Serrao Folha's chess games
All 93 games by Matheus Serrao Folha in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 34 wins, 10 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E64 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Mauro Augusto Barros Ferreira | 2,032 | ch-Paraense | C48 |
| Feb 2017 | Cleber Del Castillo Carvalho | 1,985 | Belem FEXPA Open 1st | B96 |
| Apr 2016 | Antonio Carlos S. Almeida | 1,984 | 3rd Maraba Open | B94 |
| Feb 2015 | Pedro Araujo Ferreira | 1,945 | 2nd Belem Velha Open | B21 |
| May 2015 | Fernando Medrado Almeida | 1,931 | 3rd Belem Velha Open | E64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paraense | 2013 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,760 |
| Belem Leao Memorial | 2016 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,712 |
| 2nd Belem Velha Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,985 |
| 3rd Belem Velha Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,015 |
| 3rd Maraba Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,902 |
| Santarem Regional Norte | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,860 |
| 2nd Castanhal Open | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,814 |
| Belem Amazon Open U2200 | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,710 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matheus Serrao Folha's chess games?
93 games by Matheus Serrao Folha, from May 2013 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 Matheus Serrao Folha has played.
What does Matheus Serrao Folha play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Matheus Serrao Folha opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matheus Serrao Folha answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Matheus Serrao Folha play as White?
As White, Matheus Serrao Folha's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matheus Serrao Folha play as Black?
As Black, Matheus Serrao Folha most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Matheus Serrao Folha's FIDE rating?
Matheus Serrao Folha is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess, 2,037 in rapid and 1,870 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,961 (May 2015).
How many games has Matheus Serrao Folha played?
Our database contains 93 games by Matheus Serrao Folha, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 10 draws, 49 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matheus Serrao Folha?
93 games by Matheus Serrao Folha 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.