Prepare against Natacio Goncalves Bezerra
Brazil · World #36,267 classical · FIDE ID 2134314
When preparing against Natacio Goncalves Bezerra, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 241 games by Natacio Goncalves Bezerra, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Natacio Goncalves Bezerra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Natacio Goncalves Bezerra 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 | 1,953 | 2,072 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 1,998 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 1,978 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 241 | 67 | 21 | 153 | 27.8% |
| As White | 122 | 36 | 9 | 77 | 29.5% |
| As Black | 119 | 31 | 12 | 76 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Natacio Goncalves Bezerra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Natacio Goncalves Bezerra's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 121 | 99.2% | 33.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 33.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Bezerra usually continues Nf3 (28.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bezerra usually continues Nf3 (39.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Bezerra usually continues d4 (26.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Bezerra usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 55 | 91.7% | 23.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 97.7% | 34.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Natacio Goncalves Bezerra's chess games
All 241 games by Natacio Goncalves Bezerra in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - Sep 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: 67 wins, 21 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 4/1/12 | 23.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 3/0/13 | 18.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 35 | 9/5/21 | 25.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 0/1/11 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Peter Keller | 2,328 | Titled Tue Late | C54 |
| Jun 2023 | Sergey Dmitriev | 2,312 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Jul 2023 | Wilver Vargas Rodriguez | 2,304 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Mar 2024 | Viktor Poddubnyi | 2,304 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Mar 2023 | Alain Prieto Aranguren | 2,267 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 169 | 39.5 | 1,915 |
| 4th Rio de Janeiro Duchamp Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,974 |
| 3rd Niteroi Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,813 |
| 3rd Rio de Janeiro Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,123 |
| Rio de Janeiro Estadual Mestres | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,229 |
| 3rd Tijuca Tenis Clube Open | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,072 |
| ch-Rio de Janeiro Open | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,123 |
| Rio de Janeiro Trompowsky Memorial | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,200 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Natacio Goncalves Bezerra's chess games?
241 games by Natacio Goncalves Bezerra, from Nov 2011 to Sep 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 Natacio Goncalves Bezerra has played.
What does Natacio Goncalves Bezerra play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Natacio Goncalves Bezerra opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Natacio Goncalves Bezerra answers 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Natacio Goncalves Bezerra play as White?
As White, Natacio Goncalves Bezerra's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (16 games, 18.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Natacio Goncalves Bezerra play as Black?
As Black, Natacio Goncalves Bezerra most often plays: Slav Defense (35 games, 25.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Natacio Goncalves Bezerra's FIDE rating?
Natacio Goncalves Bezerra is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Natacio Goncalves Bezerra played?
Our database contains 241 games by Natacio Goncalves Bezerra, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 21 draws, 153 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Natacio Goncalves Bezerra?
241 games by Natacio Goncalves Bezerra 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.