Prepare against Rafaela Martins Cardoso
Brazil · World #139,078 classical · FIDE ID 44742886
When preparing against Rafaela Martins Cardoso, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Rafaela Martins Cardoso, covering Oct 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafaela Martins Cardoso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafaela Martins Cardoso 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 | 1,623 | 1,657 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,651 | 1,662 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,589 | 1,590 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 20.0% |
| As White | 18 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 5.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafaela Martins Cardoso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafaela Martins Cardoso's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 77.8% | 17.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 17.9% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Rafaela Martins Cardoso's chess games
All 35 games by Rafaela Martins Cardoso in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2023 - 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: 7 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Milton Kasuo Okamura | 1,950 | Rio de Janeiro Estadual Open | E94 |
| May 2024 | Liz Emy Takahara Seito | 1,824 | ch-BRA U18 Girls | C26 |
| May 2024 | Ester Queiroz Ornelas | 1,800 | ch-BRA U18 Girls | B40 |
| Apr 2024 | Julia Goetten Wagner | 1,783 | 3rd Rio de Janeiro Open | C84 |
| Apr 2024 | David Borensztajn | 1,734 | 3rd Rio de Janeiro Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pan American U20 Girls | 2023 | 9 | 1 | 1,515 |
| 3rd Rio de Janeiro Open | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,638 |
| 4th Niteroi Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,611 |
| ch-BRA U18 Girls | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,704 |
| Rio de Janeiro Estadual Open | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,733 |
| IV Niteroi Chess Open | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,570 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafaela Martins Cardoso's chess games?
35 games by Rafaela Martins Cardoso, from Oct 2023 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 Rafaela Martins Cardoso has played.
What does Rafaela Martins Cardoso play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Rafaela Martins Cardoso opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafaela Martins Cardoso answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rafaela Martins Cardoso play as White?
As White, Rafaela Martins Cardoso's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafaela Martins Cardoso play as Black?
As Black, Rafaela Martins Cardoso most often plays: Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Rafaela Martins Cardoso's FIDE rating?
Rafaela Martins Cardoso is currently rated 1,623 in classical chess, 1,651 in rapid and 1,589 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,657 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Rafaela Martins Cardoso played?
Our database contains 35 games by Rafaela Martins Cardoso, covering Oct 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafaela Martins Cardoso?
35 games by Rafaela Martins Cardoso 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.