Prepare against Nata Goncalves
Brazil · World #33,103 classical · FIDE ID 22793984
Our database contains 218 games by Nata Goncalves, covering Apr 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nata Goncalves's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nata Goncalves 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 | 1,969 | 2,017 | Sep 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,020 | 2,043 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 1,946 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 71 | 24 | 123 | 32.6% |
| As White | 113 | 39 | 9 | 65 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 105 | 32 | 15 | 58 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nata Goncalves's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nata Goncalves's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 77.9% | 36.9% |
| d4 | 13 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 12 | 10.6% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 36.9% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues Nf3 (37.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 60.0% | 39.4% |
| c5 | 21 | 38.2% | 47.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 100.0% | 30.4% |
Nata Goncalves's chess games
All 218 games by Nata Goncalves in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 71 wins, 24 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A05 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Alexandre Qashashvili | 2,505 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Mar 2023 | Gaston Needleman | 2,429 | Titled Tue Late | B50 |
| Mar 2023 | Djuro Skaric | 2,334 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
| Feb 2023 | Dashgyn Ibadov | 2,333 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Mar 2023 | Pedro Filipe Rego | 2,312 | Titled Tue Late | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 152 | 49.5 | 2,035 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,044 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 1,974 |
| Criciuma Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,045 |
| Criciuma Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,924 |
| 91st ch-BRA | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1,910 |
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,979 |
| Timbo U2200 Open 2nd | 2022 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,152 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nata Goncalves's chess games?
218 games by Nata Goncalves, from Apr 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 Nata Goncalves has played.
What does Nata Goncalves play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Nata Goncalves opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nata Goncalves answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nata Goncalves play as White?
As White, Nata Goncalves's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nata Goncalves play as Black?
As Black, Nata Goncalves most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Nata Goncalves's FIDE rating?
Nata Goncalves is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess, 2,020 in rapid and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,017 (Sep 2023).
How many games has Nata Goncalves played?
Our database contains 218 games by Nata Goncalves, covering Apr 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 24 draws, 123 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nata Goncalves?
218 games by Nata Goncalves 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.