Prepare against Rafael Cury Bicalho
Brazil · World #127,272 classical · FIDE ID 2174944
When preparing against Rafael Cury Bicalho, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 80 games by Rafael Cury Bicalho, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Cury Bicalho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Cury Bicalho 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 | 1,654 | 1,672 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,705 | 1,705 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,647 | 1,670 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 16 | 9 | 55 | 20.0% |
| As White | 41 | 10 | 4 | 27 | 24.4% |
| As Black | 39 | 6 | 5 | 28 | 15.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 97.6% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 30.0% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Bicalho usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Bicalho usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Bicalho usually continues d4 (10.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Bicalho usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
Rafael Cury Bicalho's chess games
All 80 games by Rafael Cury Bicalho in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 16 wins, 9 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C22 | Center Game | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scotch Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Felipe Herman Van Riemsdijk | 1,735 | Sao Paulo ECP A | C55 |
| Apr 2015 | Paschoal Pedote | 1,734 | Sao Paulo Esporte CC B | C47 |
| Apr 2014 | Jovane Nikolic | 1,707 | Sao Paulo Pinheros | C65 |
| Jun 2019 | Luiz Gonzaga Venelli | 1,569 | ch-Pinheiros CC | C22 |
| May 2015 | Luiz Carlos Caribe Santos | 1,567 | Sao Paulo Esporte CC B | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Primeira ECP | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 1,483 |
| Sao Paulo ECP A | 2016 | 11 | 2 | 1,403 |
| Sao Paulo Esporte CC-A | 2013 | 10 | 2 | 1,543 |
| ch-Pinheiros CC | 2019 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,385 |
| Sao Paulo Pinheros | 2014 | 9 | 2 | 1,543 |
| Sao Paulo Esporte CC B | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,554 |
| ch-Sao Paulo Primeira | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,643 |
| 3rd Sao Paulo Salles Cup | 2015 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,503 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Cury Bicalho's chess games?
80 games by Rafael Cury Bicalho, from Jul 2014 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 Rafael Cury Bicalho has played.
What does Rafael Cury Bicalho play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Rafael Cury Bicalho opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Cury Bicalho answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games).
What openings does Rafael Cury Bicalho play as White?
As White, Rafael Cury Bicalho's most-played openings in our database are: Center Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Cury Bicalho play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Cury Bicalho most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Rafael Cury Bicalho's FIDE rating?
Rafael Cury Bicalho is currently rated 1,654 in classical chess, 1,705 in rapid and 1,647 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,672 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Rafael Cury Bicalho played?
Our database contains 80 games by Rafael Cury Bicalho, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 55 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Cury Bicalho?
80 games by Rafael Cury Bicalho 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.