Prepare against Paulo Ferreira
CM · PRT · World #59,675 classical · FIDE ID 1900820
Our database contains 205 games by Paulo Ferreira, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paulo Ferreira's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paulo Ferreira 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 | 1,857 | 2,137 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,956 | 2,091 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,889 | 2,116 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 80 | 29 | 96 | 39.0% |
| As White | 99 | 43 | 13 | 43 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 106 | 37 | 16 | 53 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paulo Ferreira's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paulo Ferreira's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 88 | 88.9% | 52.8% |
| e4 | 8 | 8.1% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 12.5% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues Nf3 (8.3% score)
- …a6 (13% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 91.5% | 42.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.1% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 94.1% | 35.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Paulo Ferreira's chess games
All 205 games by Paulo Ferreira 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: 80 wins, 29 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 13/0/9 | 59.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 21 | 6/3/12 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 6/2/12 | 30.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Antonio Fernandes | 2,359 | ch-EU Seniors 50 Blitz | A45 |
| Aug 2001 | Amador Gonzalez De La Nava | 2,345 | Lisbon Open | A31 |
| Dec 1998 | Jose Pereira Santos | 2,345 | Boavista Challenge | E84 |
| Mar 2014 | Boris Furman | 2,225 | ch-EU Seniors 50 Blitz | A54 |
| May 2019 | Guilherme Deola Borges | 2,183 | POR CupT qf 41st | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR prel | 2013 | 18 | 10 | 1,972 |
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2019 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,929 |
| Boavista Challenge | 1998 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,132 |
| chT-POR | 2020 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,046 |
| Portugal Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,008 |
| Lisbon Honra | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,169 |
| 3rd ch-Boavista | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,089 |
| chT-POR 48th | 2006 | 9 | 0.5 | 2,196 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paulo Ferreira's chess games?
205 games by Paulo Ferreira, 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 Ferreira has played.
What does Paulo Ferreira play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Paulo Ferreira opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paulo Ferreira answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Paulo Ferreira play as White?
As White, Paulo Ferreira's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (22 games, 59.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paulo Ferreira play as Black?
As Black, Paulo Ferreira most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Paulo Ferreira's FIDE rating?
Paulo Ferreira is currently rated 1,857 in classical chess, 1,956 in rapid and 1,889 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Paulo Ferreira played?
Our database contains 205 games by Paulo Ferreira, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 29 draws, 96 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paulo Ferreira?
205 games by Paulo Ferreira 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.