Prepare against Oliver Barbosa
GM · PHL · World #2,020 classical · FIDE ID 5201640
When preparing against Oliver Barbosa, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation as Black, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 999 games by Oliver Barbosa, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Barbosa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Barbosa 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 | 2,383 | 2,592 | Jun 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,571 | 2,634 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,551 | 2,623 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 999 | 429 | 371 | 199 | 42.9% |
| As White | 498 | 231 | 186 | 81 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 501 | 198 | 185 | 118 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Barbosa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Barbosa's side.
First moves as White (498 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 292 | 58.6% | 65.9% |
| Nf3 | 86 | 17.3% | 72.1% |
| e4 | 78 | 15.7% | 55.8% |
| c4 | 37 | 7.4% | 60.8% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.6% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 65.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Barbosa usually continues c4 (67.3% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Barbosa usually continues c4 (61.7% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Barbosa usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 72.1% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Barbosa usually continues g3 (72.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Barbosa usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Barbosa usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 102 | 42.9% | 56.4% |
| c5 | 69 | 29.0% | 63.0% |
| e5 | 38 | 16.0% | 51.3% |
| d5 | 20 | 8.4% | 65.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 2.9% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 133 | 73.1% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 47 | 25.8% | 56.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
Oliver Barbosa's chess games
All 999 games by Oliver Barbosa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 429 wins, 371 draws, 199 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 64 | 28/26/10 | 43.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 33 | 17/13/3 | 51.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 32 | 13/13/6 | 40.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 28 | 15/7/6 | 53.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 25 | 13/8/4 | 52.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 14/3/6 | 60.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 22 | 9/9/4 | 40.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 6/9/2 | 35.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 137 | 42/64/31 | 30.7% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 25 | 14/4/7 | 56.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 25 | 8/8/9 | 32.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 21 | 13/5/3 | 61.9% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 19 | 5/9/5 | 26.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 12/2/5 | 63.2% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,682 | Olympiad-40 | D16 |
| Apr 2015 | Nigel D Short | 2,664 | Thailand Open 15th | D30 |
| Sep 2012 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,653 | Olympiad-40 | E84 |
| Jul 2017 | Lazaro Bruzon Batista | 2,650 | 45th World Open | C72 |
| Oct 2014 | Elshan Moradiabadi | 2,649 | Washington Congress | D56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PHI | 2012 | 44 | 23.5 | 2,467 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 24 | 9 | 2,327 |
| New York Winter GM-B | 2023 | 18 | 11 | 2,489 |
| Brunei IM-B | 2011 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,458 |
| Brunei IM A | 2011 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,403 |
| PRO League Atlantic | 2017 | 16 | 10 | 2,575 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | 2009 | 13 | 9 | 2,443 |
| World Blitz 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,418 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mark Paragua (19 games) · Quang Liem Le (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Barbosa's chess games?
999 games by Oliver Barbosa, from Apr 2003 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 Oliver Barbosa has played.
What does Oliver Barbosa play on the first move as White?
Across 498 games with White in our database, Oliver Barbosa opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Barbosa answers 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Oliver Barbosa play as White?
As White, Oliver Barbosa's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (64 games, 43.8% win rate); Catalan (33 games, 51.5% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 40.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 498 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Barbosa play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Barbosa most often plays: Slav Defense (137 games, 30.7% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 56.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (25 games, 32.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 501 games.
What is Oliver Barbosa's FIDE rating?
Oliver Barbosa is currently rated 2,383 in classical chess, 2,571 in rapid and 2,551 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,592 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Oliver Barbosa played?
Our database contains 999 games by Oliver Barbosa, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 429 wins, 371 draws, 199 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Barbosa?
999 games by Oliver Barbosa 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.