Prepare against Rafael A Figueiredo Ribeiro
PRT · World #32,676 classical · FIDE ID 1929844
When preparing against Rafael A Figueiredo Ribeiro, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 98 games by Rafael A Figueiredo Ribeiro, covering Mar 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Rafael A Figueiredo Ribeiro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael A Figueiredo Ribeiro 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 | 1,971 | 1,986 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,877 | 1,877 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,925 | 1,943 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 40 | 17 | 41 | 40.8% |
| As White | 47 | 24 | 6 | 17 | 51.1% |
| As Black | 51 | 16 | 11 | 24 | 31.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2026): 689 rated games against 389 different opponents, across 152 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 329 | 153 | 64 | 112 | 46.5% | 1,733 | 1,728 | 14 |
| Rapid | 148 | 83 | 19 | 46 | 56.1% | 1,639 | 1,673 | 10 |
| Blitz | 210 | 125 | 23 | 62 | 59.5% | 1,662 | 1,765 | 13 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 299 | 78 | 59 | 162 | 26.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 243 | 184 | 29 | 30 | 75.7% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 17 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 2 vs WGM · 1 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 88 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2,375 | 2,109 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1,943 | 1,876 |
| 2024 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 1,981 | 2,057 |
| 2023 | 37 | 19 | 3 | 15 | 1,785 | 1,828 |
| 2022 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 1,688 | 1,813 |
| 2021 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1,866 | 2,082 |
| 2020 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1,658 | 1,873 |
| 2019 | 58 | 37 | 6 | 15 | 1,743 | 1,882 |
| 2018 | 65 | 36 | 12 | 17 | 1,684 | 1,788 |
| 2017 | 60 | 33 | 13 | 14 | 1,642 | 1,754 |
| 2016 | 103 | 57 | 11 | 35 | 1,625 | 1,677 |
| 2015 | 73 | 36 | 7 | 30 | 1,723 | 1,661 |
| 2014 | 57 | 26 | 12 | 19 | 1,598 | 1,570 |
| 2013 | 59 | 31 | 8 | 20 | 1,510 | 1,501 |
| 2012 | 43 | 24 | 7 | 12 | 1,614 | 1,581 |
| 2011 | 41 | 19 | 9 | 13 | 1,765 | 1,438 |
| 2010 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 1,603 | 1,403 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael A Figueiredo Ribeiro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael A Figueiredo Ribeiro's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 51.1% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 42.6% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 54.2% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues exd5 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues b3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 26 | 74.3% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 83.3% |
Rafael A Figueiredo Ribeiro's chess games
All 98 games by Rafael A Figueiredo Ribeiro in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - Oct 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: 40 wins, 17 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Rafael Rodriguez Lopez | 2,171 | Maia Open | D37 |
| Mar 2021 | Alexis Cahen | 2,140 | 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz D | A36 |
| Aug 2024 | Alessia Carmen Santeramo | 2,136 | Maia Open | B15 |
| Mar 2021 | Svetlana Sucikova | 2,131 | 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz D | A06 |
| Mar 2021 | Laritza Alfonso Ruisanchez | 2,108 | 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-D | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR U16 | 2015 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,634 |
| ch-POR U18 | 2017 | 14 | 8 | 1,698 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-D | 2021 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,068 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz D | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 2,181 |
| Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,799 |
| ch-POR U20 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,678 |
| 9th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 1,936 |
| Portuguese Top League | 2026 | 6 | 1 | 2,108 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael A Figueiredo Ribeiro's chess games?
98 games by Rafael A Figueiredo Ribeiro, from Mar 2012 to Oct 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 Rafael A Figueiredo Ribeiro has played.
What does Rafael A Figueiredo Ribeiro play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Rafael A Figueiredo Ribeiro opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael A Figueiredo Ribeiro answers 1...c6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Rafael A Figueiredo Ribeiro play as White?
As White, Rafael A Figueiredo Ribeiro's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael A Figueiredo Ribeiro play as Black?
As Black, Rafael A Figueiredo Ribeiro most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Rafael A Figueiredo Ribeiro's FIDE rating?
Rafael A Figueiredo Ribeiro is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess, 1,877 in rapid and 1,925 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Rafael A Figueiredo Ribeiro played?
Our database contains 98 games by Rafael A Figueiredo Ribeiro, covering Mar 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 17 draws, 41 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael A Figueiredo Ribeiro?
98 games by Rafael A Figueiredo Ribeiro 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.