Prepare against Pedro Neves
PRT · World #8,324 classical · FIDE ID 1905554
Our database contains 245 games by Pedro Neves, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pedro Neves's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pedro Neves 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 | 2,199 | 2,253 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,249 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,229 | 2,236 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 245 | 102 | 55 | 88 | 41.6% |
| As White | 122 | 50 | 31 | 41 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 123 | 52 | 24 | 47 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pedro Neves's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pedro Neves's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 32.0% | 44.9% |
| c4 | 29 | 23.8% | 55.2% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 23.8% | 53.4% |
| g3 | 20 | 16.4% | 67.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 44.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Neves usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Neves usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Neves usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Neves usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Neves usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Neves usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 80.6% | 57.4% |
| e5 | 9 | 13.4% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 75.0% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Pedro Neves's chess games
All 245 games by Pedro Neves in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 102 wins, 55 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 19 | 12/2/5 | 63.2% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A24 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Rui Damaso | 2,456 | chT-POR | A23 |
| Jul 2010 | Alejandro Hoffman | 2,445 | 52nd chT-POR | E81 |
| Jun 2015 | Daniel Taboas Rodriguez | 2,399 | POR CupT 1/8f-1/4f | A84 |
| Nov 2011 | Gabor Nagy | 2,383 | Wch U18 | B42 |
| Nov 2009 | Robin-Alexandru Dragomirescu | 2,377 | Wch U16 | A24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POR | 2018 | 53 | 20.5 | 2,239 |
| ch-POR | 2012 | 26 | 11.5 | 2,116 |
| Coimbra Open | 2015 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,169 |
| 52nd Wch U20 | 2013 | 13 | 5 | 1,954 |
| Wch U16 | 2010 | 13 | 5 | 1,988 |
| 9th World U16 Olympiad | 2010 | 10 | 6 | 2,207 |
| Wch U14 | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 2,395 |
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pedro Neves's chess games?
245 games by Pedro Neves, from Oct 2005 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 Neves has played.
What does Pedro Neves play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Pedro Neves opens with 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pedro Neves answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Pedro Neves play as White?
As White, Pedro Neves's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (19 games, 63.2% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pedro Neves play as Black?
As Black, Pedro Neves most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Pedro Neves's FIDE rating?
Pedro Neves is currently rated 2,199 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid and 2,229 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,253 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Pedro Neves played?
Our database contains 245 games by Pedro Neves, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 55 draws, 88 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pedro Neves?
245 games by Pedro Neves 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.