Prepare against Paulo Felizes
PRT · World #53,784 classical · FIDE ID 1900889
When preparing against Paulo Felizes, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 177 games by Paulo Felizes, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paulo Felizes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paulo Felizes 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 | 1,878 | 2,168 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 1,934 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 1,970 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 62 | 31 | 84 | 35.0% |
| As White | 86 | 31 | 14 | 41 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 91 | 31 | 17 | 43 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paulo Felizes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paulo Felizes's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 84 | 97.7% | 45.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Felizes usually continues Bg5 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Felizes usually continues Bg5 (41.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Felizes usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Felizes usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Felizes usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 97.1% | 53.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 78.8% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 21.2% | 21.4% |
Paulo Felizes's chess games
All 177 games by Paulo Felizes in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 62 wins, 31 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 38 | 14/8/16 | 36.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Milorad Vujovic | 2,280 | Cannes Open B | A45 |
| Apr 2016 | Pedro Filipe Rego | 2,239 | Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | B06 |
| Jan 2003 | Jose Padeiro | 2,213 | Vieira de Carvalho Memorial A | D00 |
| Nov 2017 | Andrey M. Souza Neves | 2,210 | Rio de Janeiro Duchamp Memorial | A47 |
| Feb 2017 | Alistair Hill | 2,200 | Lisbon Portugal Open | D33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | 2017 | 18 | 13 | 1,965 |
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,724 |
| Rio de Janeiro Duchamp Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,127 |
| Rio de Janeiro Duchamp Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,015 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,070 |
| Lisbon Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,251 |
| 4th Rio de Janeiro Duchamp Open | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1,921 |
| 9th Figueira da Foz Open | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,851 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paulo Felizes's chess games?
177 games by Paulo Felizes, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Felizes has played.
What does Paulo Felizes play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Paulo Felizes opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paulo Felizes answers 1...e5 (97% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Paulo Felizes play as White?
As White, Paulo Felizes's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (38 games, 36.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Horwitz Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paulo Felizes play as Black?
As Black, Paulo Felizes most often plays: Benoni Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Paulo Felizes's FIDE rating?
Paulo Felizes is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Paulo Felizes played?
Our database contains 177 games by Paulo Felizes, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 31 draws, 84 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paulo Felizes?
177 games by Paulo Felizes 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.