Prepare against Michael Cardoso Rodrigues
CHE · World #64,775 classical · FIDE ID 1352695
When preparing against Michael Cardoso Rodrigues, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Michael Cardoso Rodrigues, covering Oct 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Cardoso Rodrigues's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Cardoso Rodrigues 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 | 1,839 | 1,847 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,743 | 1,743 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,747 | 1,753 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 37.5% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Cardoso Rodrigues's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Cardoso Rodrigues's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Rodrigues usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Rodrigues usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Rodrigues usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Michael Cardoso Rodrigues's chess games
All 32 games by Michael Cardoso Rodrigues in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Veaceslav Cofman | 2,244 | Basel Carnival Open | C06 |
| Mar 2023 | Gerhard Janasik | 1,937 | Schaffhausen Open | C42 |
| Aug 2023 | Guillaume Berger | 1,835 | 4th Wohlen Open | B21 |
| Jul 2024 | Gyorgy Panda | 1,713 | 57th Biel ATO | A96 |
| Jul 2024 | Celine Juchler | 1,664 | 57th Biel ATO | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schaffhausen Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,818 |
| 57th Biel ATO | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 1,864 |
| 4th Wohlen Open | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 2,100 |
| Lugano Open | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,725 |
| Basel Carnival Open | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 2,096 |
| Bodensee Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,600 |
| Serpiano Open | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,803 |
| Mendrisio Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,794 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Cardoso Rodrigues's chess games?
32 games by Michael Cardoso Rodrigues, from Oct 2022 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 Michael Cardoso Rodrigues has played.
What does Michael Cardoso Rodrigues play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Michael Cardoso Rodrigues opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Cardoso Rodrigues answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Cardoso Rodrigues play as White?
As White, Michael Cardoso Rodrigues's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Cardoso Rodrigues play as Black?
As Black, Michael Cardoso Rodrigues most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Petrov's Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Michael Cardoso Rodrigues's FIDE rating?
Michael Cardoso Rodrigues is currently rated 1,839 in classical chess, 1,743 in rapid and 1,747 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,847 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Michael Cardoso Rodrigues played?
Our database contains 32 games by Michael Cardoso Rodrigues, covering Oct 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Cardoso Rodrigues?
32 games by Michael Cardoso Rodrigues 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.