Prepare against Rafael Figueiredo De Paula
FM · Brazil · World #5,757 classical · FIDE ID 2125579
When preparing against Rafael Figueiredo De Paula, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 58.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 252 games by Rafael Figueiredo De Paula, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Figueiredo De Paula's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Figueiredo De Paula 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 | 2,253 | 2,322 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,236 | 2,236 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,196 | 2,265 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 252 | 163 | 31 | 58 | 64.7% |
| As White | 134 | 81 | 23 | 30 | 60.4% |
| As Black | 118 | 82 | 8 | 28 | 69.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Figueiredo De Paula's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Figueiredo De Paula's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 100 | 74.6% | 67.5% |
| c4 | 20 | 14.9% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 9.0% | 79.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 67.5% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Paula usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Paula usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Paula usually continues d4 (70.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 70.0% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Paula usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Paula usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Paula usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 52.9% | 81.5% |
| e6 | 13 | 25.5% | 76.9% |
| e5 | 8 | 15.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 82.1% | 71.9% |
| f5 | 3 | 7.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Rafael Figueiredo De Paula's chess games
All 252 games by Rafael Figueiredo De Paula in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 163 wins, 31 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 14 | 11/1/2 | 78.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Luis Ernesto Rodi | 2,315 | Brasilia CBX/FBX | A04 |
| Feb 2017 | Ivan Kuhlmann Nogueira | 2,308 | ch-BRA 83rd | C41 |
| Oct 2016 | Adriano Valle | 2,286 | Brasilia CBX/FBX | C14 |
| Jun 2011 | Paulo Eduardo E Silva Barbosa | 2,267 | ch-BRA Center East | B33 |
| Oct 2016 | Darko Dimitrijevic | 2,237 | Brasilia CBX/FBX | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goiania Open | 2016 | 18 | 14 | 2,251 |
| ch-Goiana | 2012 | 18 | 17 | 2,360 |
| Goiania Gomes Memorial | 2015 | 16 | 15.5 | 2,308 |
| Brasilia Terraviva Open | 2017 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,332 |
| ch-BRA 83rd | 2017 | 11 | 4 | 2,297 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,080 |
| 2nd Goiania IRT | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 2,198 |
| Goiania IRT | 2012 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,255 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Figueiredo De Paula's chess games?
252 games by Rafael Figueiredo De Paula, from May 2010 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 Figueiredo De Paula has played.
What does Rafael Figueiredo De Paula play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Rafael Figueiredo De Paula opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Figueiredo De Paula answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Rafael Figueiredo De Paula play as White?
As White, Rafael Figueiredo De Paula's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Figueiredo De Paula play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Figueiredo De Paula most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 78.6% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Rafael Figueiredo De Paula's FIDE rating?
Rafael Figueiredo De Paula is currently rated 2,253 in classical chess, 2,236 in rapid and 2,196 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,322 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Rafael Figueiredo De Paula played?
Our database contains 252 games by Rafael Figueiredo De Paula, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 163 wins, 31 draws, 58 losses (64.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Figueiredo De Paula?
252 games by Rafael Figueiredo De Paula 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.