Prepare against Michael Fernando Alves Barreto
Brazil · World #95,577 classical · FIDE ID 22718419
When preparing against Michael Fernando Alves Barreto, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Michael Fernando Alves Barreto, covering Nov 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Michael Fernando Alves Barreto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Fernando Alves Barreto 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 | 1,743 | 1,823 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,755 | 1,803 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,804 | 1,806 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 42.5% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 42.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2016-2026): 145 rated games against 134 different opponents, across 25 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 53 | 21 | 12 | 20 | 39.6% | 1,630 | 1,602 | 7 |
| Rapid | 67 | 36 | 6 | 25 | 53.7% | 1,707 | 1,627 | 4 |
| Blitz | 25 | 13 | 2 | 10 | 52.0% | 1,760 | 1,710 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 29 | 5 | 3 | 21 | 17.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 51 | 23 | 10 | 18 | 45.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 41 | 26 | 3 | 12 | 1,773 | 1,710 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1,818 | 1,718 |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | – | – |
| 2019 | 68 | 31 | 12 | 25 | 1,594 | 1,564 |
| 2018 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 1,660 | 1,526 |
| 2016 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1,755 | 1,755 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Fernando Alves Barreto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Fernando Alves Barreto's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Barreto usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Barreto usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Barreto usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Barreto usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Michael Fernando Alves Barreto's chess games
All 40 games by Michael Fernando Alves Barreto in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - Oct 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Arnor Serafim Junior | 1,828 | Sao Paulo CC Fox Open | A29 |
| Sep 2019 | Vinicius Lacerda | 1,818 | Sao Paulo Schutt Cup | C01 |
| Oct 2016 | Camila Ferreira De Macedo | 1,687 | Sao Paulo CC Fox Open | A29 |
| Dec 2016 | Diego Donizete Ferreira | 1,577 | Sao Sebastiao do Paraiso Open 4th | B30 |
| Oct 2016 | Antonio Rodrigo Machado | 1,543 | Sao Paulo CC Fox Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Sao Paulo Open C U1700 | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,509 |
| Sao Paulo CC Fox Open | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,837 |
| Sao Sebastiao do Paraiso Open 4th | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,672 |
| Sao Paulo Haroldo Salles Open | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,639 |
| Sao Paulo STD Gansl Open | 2019 | 4 | 3 | 1,697 |
| Sao Paulo Schutt Cup | 2019 | 4 | 3 | 1,802 |
| 5th Sao Paulo STD U2200 Open | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,644 |
| 12th Sao Paulo Salles Cup | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,376 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Fernando Alves Barreto's chess games?
40 games by Michael Fernando Alves Barreto, from Nov 2016 to Oct 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 Fernando Alves Barreto has played.
What does Michael Fernando Alves Barreto play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Michael Fernando Alves Barreto opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Fernando Alves Barreto answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Fernando Alves Barreto play as White?
As White, Michael Fernando Alves Barreto's most-played openings in our database are: Petrov's Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Fernando Alves Barreto play as Black?
As Black, Michael Fernando Alves Barreto most often plays: Petrov's Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Michael Fernando Alves Barreto's FIDE rating?
Michael Fernando Alves Barreto is currently rated 1,743 in classical chess, 1,755 in rapid and 1,804 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,823 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Michael Fernando Alves Barreto played?
Our database contains 40 games by Michael Fernando Alves Barreto, covering Nov 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Fernando Alves Barreto?
40 games by Michael Fernando Alves Barreto 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.