Prepare against Rafael Dias Caturra
PRT · World #40,963 classical · FIDE ID 1946285
When preparing against Rafael Dias Caturra, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 33 games by Rafael Dias Caturra, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Dias Caturra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Dias Caturra 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 | 1,931 | 1,934 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,894 | 2,103 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,821 | 1,828 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 21.2% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Dias Caturra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Dias Caturra's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 64.3% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 38.9% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Caturra usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Caturra usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Caturra usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (67% of these games) — Caturra usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Caturra usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Rafael Dias Caturra's chess games
All 33 games by Rafael Dias Caturra in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - Sep 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: 7 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A95 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Jesse Nikki February | 2,011 | Maia Open | B21 |
| Aug 2026 | Lars Berger | 1,821 | Maia Chess Open 2026 | U2000 | E73 |
| Aug 2026 | Pietro Silke Balerna | 1,766 | Maia Chess Open 2026 | U2000 | A45 |
| Aug 2026 | Timothy Alexander Cannon | 1,678 | Maia Chess Open 2026 | U2000 | D45 |
| Apr 2022 | Simao Pedro Garcia Mendes | 1,147 | ch-POR U14/20 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maia Chess Open 2026 | U2000 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,891 |
| Maia Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,818 |
| 2nd Caparica Open | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,480 |
| ch-POR U14/20 | 2022 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,274 |
| Portugal CN Jovens 2025-26 - U20 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,749 |
| Torneio Queima das Fitas 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,066 |
| 4th Leca Chess Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,909 |
| 5th Leca Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,813 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Dias Caturra's chess games?
33 games by Rafael Dias Caturra, from Oct 2016 to Sep 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 Dias Caturra has played.
What does Rafael Dias Caturra play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Rafael Dias Caturra opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Dias Caturra answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Rafael Dias Caturra play as White?
As White, Rafael Dias Caturra's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Dias Caturra play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Dias Caturra most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Rafael Dias Caturra's FIDE rating?
Rafael Dias Caturra is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess, 1,894 in rapid and 1,821 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,934 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Rafael Dias Caturra played?
Our database contains 33 games by Rafael Dias Caturra, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses (21.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Dias Caturra?
33 games by Rafael Dias Caturra 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.