Prepare against Nuno Baltasar Fogaca Barros Sa
PRT · World #76,668 classical · FIDE ID 1908219
When preparing against Nuno Baltasar Fogaca Barros Sa, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Nuno Baltasar Fogaca Barros Sa, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nuno Baltasar Fogaca Barros Sa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nuno Baltasar Fogaca Barros Sa 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 | 1,800 | 1,964 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,727 | 1,765 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,721 | 1,836 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 15 | 5 | 18 | 39.5% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nuno Baltasar Fogaca Barros Sa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nuno Baltasar Fogaca Barros Sa's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 70.6% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 29.4% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sa usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sa usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Sa usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Sa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Sa usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Nuno Baltasar Fogaca Barros Sa's chess games
All 38 games by Nuno Baltasar Fogaca Barros Sa in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Vladimiro Pina | 2,278 | ch-POR prel | C74 |
| Feb 2019 | Ricardo Pedro Cruz Dias | 2,128 | Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | C54 |
| Sep 2011 | Luis Miguel Rodrigues Botelho | 2,014 | ch-POR qual | B27 |
| Sep 2011 | Goncalo Nuno Neto Pires Silva | 1,693 | ch-POR qual | C50 |
| Sep 2011 | Ines Sofia Oliveira Santos | 1,689 | ch-POR qual | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR prel | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 1,722 |
| ch-POR qual | 2011 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,018 |
| 4th Azores Open | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,726 |
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 2,025 |
| chT3-POR Final | 2013 | 3 | 2 | 1,859 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,814 |
| ch-POR sf | 2009 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,889 |
| 3rd Mirandela Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,992 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nuno Baltasar Fogaca Barros Sa's chess games?
38 games by Nuno Baltasar Fogaca Barros Sa, from Oct 2006 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 Nuno Baltasar Fogaca Barros Sa has played.
What does Nuno Baltasar Fogaca Barros Sa play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Nuno Baltasar Fogaca Barros Sa opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nuno Baltasar Fogaca Barros Sa answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nuno Baltasar Fogaca Barros Sa play as White?
As White, Nuno Baltasar Fogaca Barros Sa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nuno Baltasar Fogaca Barros Sa play as Black?
As Black, Nuno Baltasar Fogaca Barros Sa most often plays: Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Nuno Baltasar Fogaca Barros Sa's FIDE rating?
Nuno Baltasar Fogaca Barros Sa is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess, 1,727 in rapid and 1,721 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,964 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Nuno Baltasar Fogaca Barros Sa played?
Our database contains 38 games by Nuno Baltasar Fogaca Barros Sa, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nuno Baltasar Fogaca Barros Sa?
38 games by Nuno Baltasar Fogaca Barros Sa 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.