Prepare against Nataniel Julio Pereira Mota
Brazil · World #26,886 classical · FIDE ID 2120291
When preparing against Nataniel Julio Pereira Mota, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 56 games by Nataniel Julio Pereira Mota, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nataniel Julio Pereira Mota's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nataniel Julio Pereira Mota 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 | 2,005 | 2,005 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 1,963 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,038 | 2,038 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 30 | 12 | 14 | 53.6% |
| As White | 29 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 62.1% |
| As Black | 27 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nataniel Julio Pereira Mota's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nataniel Julio Pereira Mota's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 93.1% | 72.2% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Mota usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Mota usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Mota usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Mota usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 83.3% |
Nataniel Julio Pereira Mota's chess games
All 56 games by Nataniel Julio Pereira Mota in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 30 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Carlos Alberto Sega | 2,135 | Marmelopolis Open | E16 |
| Dec 2018 | Marcelo Moreira de Moura | 2,073 | ch-Mineiro | A58 |
| Dec 2018 | Jose Joselito Ribeiro | 1,969 | ch-Mineiro | D35 |
| Oct 2019 | Matheus Resende Guedes | 1,969 | ch-Sudeste/Centro-Oeste U2000 | E12 |
| Sep 2024 | Bruce Vicente Ramos | 1,958 | Marmelopolis Open | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varginha ch-Mineiro | 2020 | 14 | 8 | 1,791 |
| ch-Mineiro | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,074 |
| ch-BRA Amateur U2000 | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,818 |
| ch-Sudeste/Centro-Oeste U2000 | 2019 | 6 | 5 | 2,165 |
| ch-Sudeste/Centro Oeste U2200 | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 1,960 |
| Marmelopolis Open | 2024 | 6 | 5 | 2,196 |
| Sao Sebastiao do Paraiso Open | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,949 |
| 4th Catas Altas Caraca Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,936 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nataniel Julio Pereira Mota's chess games?
56 games by Nataniel Julio Pereira Mota, from Jul 2008 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 Nataniel Julio Pereira Mota has played.
What does Nataniel Julio Pereira Mota play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Nataniel Julio Pereira Mota opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nataniel Julio Pereira Mota answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Nataniel Julio Pereira Mota play as White?
As White, Nataniel Julio Pereira Mota's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nataniel Julio Pereira Mota play as Black?
As Black, Nataniel Julio Pereira Mota most often plays: Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Nataniel Julio Pereira Mota's FIDE rating?
Nataniel Julio Pereira Mota is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid and 2,038 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,005 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nataniel Julio Pereira Mota played?
Our database contains 56 games by Nataniel Julio Pereira Mota, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses (53.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nataniel Julio Pereira Mota?
56 games by Nataniel Julio Pereira Mota 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.