Prepare against Rafael Esteves Bernardes
Brazil · World #21,978 classical · FIDE ID 2143852
Our database contains 91 games by Rafael Esteves Bernardes, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Esteves Bernardes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Esteves Bernardes 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 | 2,041 | 2,041 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,037 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,033 | 2,033 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 48 | 11 | 32 | 52.7% |
| As White | 46 | 26 | 4 | 16 | 56.5% |
| As Black | 45 | 22 | 7 | 16 | 48.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Esteves Bernardes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Esteves Bernardes's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 91.3% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Bernardes usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Bernardes usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Bernardes usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Bernardes usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Bernardes usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Bernardes usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 76.0% | 68.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 24.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 61.5% |
Rafael Esteves Bernardes's chess games
All 91 games by Rafael Esteves Bernardes in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 48 wins, 11 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A55 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Lucas Aguiar Cunha | 2,157 | Goiania Open | D38 |
| Jul 2012 | Tiago Cunha Navarro | 2,155 | 2nd Goiania IRT | D84 |
| Jul 2012 | Rafael Figueiredo De Paula | 2,079 | 2nd Goiania IRT | C88 |
| Jun 2012 | Aquiles Machado De Oliveira | 2,076 | Goiania IRT | A55 |
| Nov 2013 | Claudio Santos Sergio | 2,064 | Goiania Gomes Memorial | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goiania Open | 2013 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,038 |
| 2nd Goiania IRT | 2012 | 10 | 3 | 1,977 |
| Goiania IRT | 2012 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,182 |
| Goiania Gomes Memorial | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,113 |
| BRA Universities Open | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,992 |
| ch-BRA Amateur | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,987 |
| Jatai Open | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,965 |
| Goiania zt | 2013 | 6 | 5 | 2,212 |
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Where can I find Rafael Esteves Bernardes's chess games?
91 games by Rafael Esteves Bernardes, from Nov 2011 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 Esteves Bernardes has played.
What does Rafael Esteves Bernardes play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Rafael Esteves Bernardes opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Esteves Bernardes answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rafael Esteves Bernardes play as White?
As White, Rafael Esteves Bernardes's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Esteves Bernardes play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Esteves Bernardes most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Rafael Esteves Bernardes's FIDE rating?
Rafael Esteves Bernardes is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid and 2,033 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,041 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Rafael Esteves Bernardes played?
Our database contains 91 games by Rafael Esteves Bernardes, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 11 draws, 32 losses (52.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Esteves Bernardes?
91 games by Rafael Esteves Bernardes 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.