Prepare against Rafael Araujo Serpa
Brazil · World #22,607 classical · FIDE ID 2143003
When preparing against Rafael Araujo Serpa, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 131 games by Rafael Araujo Serpa, covering Oct 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Araujo Serpa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Araujo Serpa 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 | 2,036 | 2,109 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,052 | 2,086 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,003 | 2,084 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 49 | 41 | 41 | 37.4% |
| As White | 65 | 27 | 21 | 17 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 66 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Araujo Serpa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Araujo Serpa's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 100.0% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Serpa usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Serpa usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Serpa usually continues d4 (35.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 47.8% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 9 | 39.1% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 13.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 64.3% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 32.1% | 55.6% |
Rafael Araujo Serpa's chess games
All 131 games by Rafael Araujo Serpa in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - Aug 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: 49 wins, 41 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B25 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A06 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | Colle System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Leonardo Bispo | 2,215 | 2nd Sao Paulo Open A | D31 |
| Jan 2015 | Milton Kasuo Okamura | 2,122 | Botafogo Fexerj Open | A08 |
| Sep 2014 | Mario Ribeiro Cantarino Neto | 2,116 | Juiz de Fora Open | C49 |
| May 2015 | Marcio Netto Baeta | 2,079 | ch-Macae Sudeste | D31 |
| Mar 2015 | Daniel Mattos Marcolino | 2,057 | Rio de Janeiro Guanabara Open 1st | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 1,890 |
| ch-Rio de Janeiro State | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,756 |
| 11th Floripa Open | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,015 |
| ch-BRA U16 | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,820 |
| Mogi das Cruzes Open 09 | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,796 |
| Rio de Janeiro Fexerj Open | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,849 |
| 3rd Niteroi Open | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,105 |
| ch-BRA U14 | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,840 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Araujo Serpa's chess games?
131 games by Rafael Araujo Serpa, from Oct 2012 to Aug 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 Araujo Serpa has played.
What does Rafael Araujo Serpa play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Rafael Araujo Serpa opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Araujo Serpa answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games).
What openings does Rafael Araujo Serpa play as White?
As White, Rafael Araujo Serpa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Araujo Serpa play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Araujo Serpa most often plays: London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Rafael Araujo Serpa's FIDE rating?
Rafael Araujo Serpa is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess, 2,052 in rapid and 2,003 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Rafael Araujo Serpa played?
Our database contains 131 games by Rafael Araujo Serpa, covering Oct 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 41 draws, 41 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Araujo Serpa?
131 games by Rafael Araujo Serpa 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.