Prepare against Paulo Cesar Vieira
Brazil · World #78,279 classical · FIDE ID 2105993
When preparing against Paulo Cesar Vieira, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 425 games by Paulo Cesar Vieira, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paulo Cesar Vieira's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paulo Cesar Vieira 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 | 1,795 | 2,029 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,832 | 1,899 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,906 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 425 | 165 | 72 | 187 | 38.8% |
| As White | 215 | 78 | 43 | 94 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 210 | 87 | 29 | 93 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paulo Cesar Vieira's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paulo Cesar Vieira's side.
First moves as White (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 183 | 85.1% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 7.9% | 35.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 3.3% | 64.3% |
| e3 | 3 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Vieira usually continues Nc3 (41.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Vieira usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Vieira usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 35.3% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Vieira usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Vieira usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Vieira usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 83.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 11 | 12.5% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 76.3% | 49.2% |
| g6 | 9 | 11.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Paulo Cesar Vieira's chess games
All 425 games by Paulo Cesar Vieira in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 165 wins, 72 draws, 187 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 72 | 23/13/36 | 31.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 32 | 14/3/15 | 43.8% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 32 | 16/1/15 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 9/5/12 | 34.6% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | Jose Luis Agdamus | 2,284 | 4th Cachoeiro CEAX Open | B02 |
| Sep 2003 | Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto | 2,262 | ch-BRA sf | E97 |
| Nov 2012 | Rocha,Jorge Wilson M. da | 2,221 | ch-BRA sf A | B33 |
| Jan 1999 | Leomar Barbero Borges | 2,209 | ch-BRA66 sf2 | B02 |
| Jan 1999 | Moacir Canella Bortoloso | 2,205 | Copa dos Campeoes Open | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Estadual | 2012 | 37 | 19 | 2,062 |
| ch-BRA sf | 2009 | 30 | 11 | 1,970 |
| ch-Espirito Santo | 2017 | 22 | 11.5 | 1,962 |
| Serra IRT 4th | 2014 | 18 | 8 | 1,963 |
| ch-BRA Amateur | 2014 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,746 |
| ch-BRA Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 12 | 3 | 1,707 |
| Linus Pauling Cup | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 1,969 |
| Guarapari CEAX 4th | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 1,999 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hudson Soares do Bonfim (18 games) · Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto (15 games) · Rogerio Zanon da Silveira (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paulo Cesar Vieira's chess games?
425 games by Paulo Cesar Vieira, from Apr 2003 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 Paulo Cesar Vieira has played.
What does Paulo Cesar Vieira play on the first move as White?
Across 215 games with White in our database, Paulo Cesar Vieira opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paulo Cesar Vieira answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Paulo Cesar Vieira play as White?
As White, Paulo Cesar Vieira's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (72 games, 31.9% win rate); Italian Game (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 215 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paulo Cesar Vieira play as Black?
As Black, Paulo Cesar Vieira most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (32 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Modern Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 210 games.
What is Paulo Cesar Vieira's FIDE rating?
Paulo Cesar Vieira is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess, 1,832 in rapid and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Paulo Cesar Vieira played?
Our database contains 425 games by Paulo Cesar Vieira, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 165 wins, 72 draws, 187 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paulo Cesar Vieira?
425 games by Paulo Cesar Vieira 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.