Prepare against Michel Liah Ferraz
Brazil · World #21,648 classical · FIDE ID 22743219
Our database contains 202 games by Michel Liah Ferraz, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michel Liah Ferraz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Liah Ferraz 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 | 2,044 | 2,070 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,985 | 1,985 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,017 | 2,017 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 202 | 91 | 29 | 82 | 45.0% |
| As White | 99 | 53 | 11 | 35 | 53.5% |
| As Black | 103 | 38 | 18 | 47 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 94 | 94.9% | 59.6% |
| e4 | 5 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Ferraz usually continues c4 (52.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Ferraz usually continues c4 (80.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Ferraz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (60% of these games) — Ferraz usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ferraz usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Ferraz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 84.3% | 43.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 11.8% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 88.5% | 47.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
Michel Liah Ferraz's chess games
All 202 games by Michel Liah Ferraz in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 91 wins, 29 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E02 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | K Arkell | 2,342 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Jun 2025 | David Hoeffer | 2,295 | Titled Tue Late | E00 |
| Jun 2025 | Ievgenii Fedoryshyn | 2,278 | Titled Tue Late | A07 |
| Jun 2025 | Omid Noroozi | 2,266 | Titled Tue Late | B34 |
| Jul 2025 | Alexander Reprintsev | 2,256 | Titled Tue Late | D08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 64 | 27.5 | 2,108 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 1,995 |
| ch-BRA U26 | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 2,066 |
| 7th Florianopolis Open | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,954 |
| 91st ch-BRA | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,899 |
| Goiania FEXEG Cup | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,767 |
| Goiania Open | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 1,679 |
| Trindade Open | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,849 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Liah Ferraz's chess games?
202 games by Michel Liah Ferraz, from Aug 2018 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 Michel Liah Ferraz has played.
What does Michel Liah Ferraz play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Michel Liah Ferraz opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Liah Ferraz answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Michel Liah Ferraz play as White?
As White, Michel Liah Ferraz's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Liah Ferraz play as Black?
As Black, Michel Liah Ferraz most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Michel Liah Ferraz's FIDE rating?
Michel Liah Ferraz is currently rated 2,044 in classical chess, 1,985 in rapid and 2,017 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Michel Liah Ferraz played?
Our database contains 202 games by Michel Liah Ferraz, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 29 draws, 82 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Liah Ferraz?
202 games by Michel Liah Ferraz 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.