Prepare against Moacir Canella Bortoloso
CM · Brazil · World #26,436 classical · FIDE ID 2104008
When preparing against Moacir Canella Bortoloso, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%).
Our database contains 221 games by Moacir Canella Bortoloso, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Moacir Canella Bortoloso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Moacir Canella Bortoloso 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 | 2,008 | 2,233 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,085 | 2,085 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,093 | 2,093 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 94 | 62 | 65 | 42.5% |
| As White | 110 | 50 | 35 | 25 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 111 | 44 | 27 | 40 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Moacir Canella Bortoloso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Moacir Canella Bortoloso's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 94.5% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Bortoloso usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Bortoloso usually continues d4 (68.4% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Bortoloso usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bortoloso usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Bortoloso usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Bortoloso usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 64.9% | 43.2% |
| c6 | 7 | 12.3% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.8% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 43.6% | 58.8% |
| d5 | 17 | 43.6% | 58.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Moacir Canella Bortoloso's chess games
All 221 games by Moacir Canella Bortoloso in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 94 wins, 62 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2007 | Robert Hungaski | 2,379 | Vitoria Espirito Sancto 2nd | C45 |
| May 2018 | Tiago Pereira Rodrigues | 2,182 | ch-BRA Amateur U2200 | B94 |
| Jun 2001 | Mozart Rosa Abelha | 2,174 | Campeoes Estaduais Cup | B01 |
| Jun 2018 | Jose Antonio Nery Junior | 2,167 | ch-BRA Amateur U2200 | B82 |
| Sep 2006 | Yoshiaki Aoyama | 2,162 | 1st Vitoria Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA sf | 2009 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,188 |
| ch-BRA Amateur U2200 | 2019 | 21 | 13 | 2,066 |
| ch-BRA Southeast Region | 2008 | 14 | 9 | 2,139 |
| Guarapari Open | 2019 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,063 |
| 15th American Continental | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,035 |
| 10th American Continental | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 1,847 |
| Vitoria Espirito Sancto 2nd | 2007 | 10 | 2 | 2,173 |
| 1st Serra CRXC | 2018 | 10 | 9.5 | 2,203 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Moacir Canella Bortoloso's chess games?
221 games by Moacir Canella Bortoloso, from Apr 2003 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 Moacir Canella Bortoloso has played.
What does Moacir Canella Bortoloso play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Moacir Canella Bortoloso opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Moacir Canella Bortoloso answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Moacir Canella Bortoloso play as White?
As White, Moacir Canella Bortoloso's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Moacir Canella Bortoloso play as Black?
As Black, Moacir Canella Bortoloso most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Moacir Canella Bortoloso's FIDE rating?
Moacir Canella Bortoloso is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 2,085 in rapid and 2,093 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Moacir Canella Bortoloso played?
Our database contains 221 games by Moacir Canella Bortoloso, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 62 draws, 65 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Moacir Canella Bortoloso?
221 games by Moacir Canella Bortoloso 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.