Prepare against Pedro Lima Neto
Brazil · World #31,458 classical · FIDE ID 2108321
When preparing against Pedro Lima Neto, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 47.4% over 19 games.
Our database contains 312 games by Pedro Lima Neto, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pedro Lima Neto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pedro Lima Neto 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 | 1,977 | 2,117 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,088 | 2,088 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 312 | 153 | 74 | 85 | 49.0% |
| As White | 158 | 80 | 38 | 40 | 50.6% |
| As Black | 154 | 73 | 36 | 45 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pedro Lima Neto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pedro Lima Neto's side.
First moves as White (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 111 | 70.3% | 61.7% |
| d4 | 36 | 22.8% | 65.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Neto usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Neto usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Neto usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 65.3% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Neto usually continues c4 (64.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Neto usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Neto usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 62.2% | 72.8% |
| c6 | 13 | 17.6% | 57.7% |
| e5 | 12 | 16.2% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 65.9% | 51.9% |
| d5 | 13 | 31.7% | 53.8% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Pedro Lima Neto's chess games
All 312 games by Pedro Lima Neto in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 153 wins, 74 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| E01 | Catalan | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A38 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 12/5/1 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | George Evandro Barreto Martins | 2,310 | ch-Cearense 67th | B22 |
| Feb 2012 | Neri da Silva Silveira Filho | 2,246 | 9th Natal Open A | E07 |
| Feb 2012 | Marcelo Wanderley Bouwman | 2,222 | 9th Natal Open A | B12 |
| Apr 2010 | Evandro Rodrigues | 2,215 | 3rd Brasil Open | B12 |
| Nov 2010 | Alexandru Sorin Segal | 2,214 | Capablanca Memorial Open 25th | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Cearense | 2014 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,088 |
| Fortaleza Open | 2011 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,281 |
| Luiz Rego Memorial | 2013 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,177 |
| Fortaleza Cearense Cup | 2016 | 11 | 9 | 2,187 |
| ch-Cearense 69th | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,011 |
| ch-BRA sf-B | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 2,029 |
| 7th Natal Open A | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,881 |
| 8th Natal Open A | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,285 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pedro Lima Neto's chess games?
312 games by Pedro Lima Neto, from Mar 2010 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 Pedro Lima Neto has played.
What does Pedro Lima Neto play on the first move as White?
Across 158 games with White in our database, Pedro Lima Neto opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pedro Lima Neto answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Pedro Lima Neto play as White?
As White, Pedro Lima Neto's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Catalan (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 158 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pedro Lima Neto play as Black?
As Black, Pedro Lima Neto most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is Pedro Lima Neto's FIDE rating?
Pedro Lima Neto is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 2,088 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Pedro Lima Neto played?
Our database contains 312 games by Pedro Lima Neto, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 153 wins, 74 draws, 85 losses (49.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pedro Lima Neto?
312 games by Pedro Lima Neto 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.