Prepare against Paulo Jorge Gracio Ruivo
PRT · World #102,885 classical · FIDE ID 1930605
When preparing against Paulo Jorge Gracio Ruivo, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Paulo Jorge Gracio Ruivo, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paulo Jorge Gracio Ruivo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paulo Jorge Gracio Ruivo 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 | 1,721 | 1,755 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,749 | 1,762 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,751 | 1,751 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 18 | 1 | 13 | 56.3% |
| As White | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 57.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paulo Jorge Gracio Ruivo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paulo Jorge Gracio Ruivo's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 77.8% | 71.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 71.4% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Ruivo usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Ruivo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Ruivo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Ruivo usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ruivo usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Paulo Jorge Gracio Ruivo's chess games
All 32 games by Paulo Jorge Gracio Ruivo in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 18 wins, 1 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Vitor Louro Cordeiro | 2,390 | 1st Nazare Open | B21 |
| Jan 2001 | Antonio Severino Santos | 2,025 | 1st Nazare Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Nazare Open | 2002 | 6 | 4 | 2,308 |
| 1st Pombal Open | 2000 | 5 | 3 | – |
| 1st Nazare Open | 2001 | 5 | 4 | 2,303 |
| 3rd Candeiros Open | 2001 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| 4th Leiria Open | 2000 | 4 | 2 | – |
| 3rd Marinha Grande Open | 2000 | 3 | 1 | 2,046 |
| 2nd Nazare Open | 2002 | 3 | 2 | 1,982 |
| ch-Leiria | 2000 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paulo Jorge Gracio Ruivo's chess games?
32 games by Paulo Jorge Gracio Ruivo, from Jun 2016 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 Jorge Gracio Ruivo has played.
What does Paulo Jorge Gracio Ruivo play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Paulo Jorge Gracio Ruivo opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paulo Jorge Gracio Ruivo answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Paulo Jorge Gracio Ruivo play as White?
As White, Paulo Jorge Gracio Ruivo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paulo Jorge Gracio Ruivo play as Black?
As Black, Paulo Jorge Gracio Ruivo most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Philidor (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Paulo Jorge Gracio Ruivo's FIDE rating?
Paulo Jorge Gracio Ruivo is currently rated 1,721 in classical chess, 1,749 in rapid and 1,751 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,755 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Paulo Jorge Gracio Ruivo played?
Our database contains 32 games by Paulo Jorge Gracio Ruivo, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 1 draws, 13 losses (56.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paulo Jorge Gracio Ruivo?
32 games by Paulo Jorge Gracio Ruivo 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.