Prepare against Ric Portugalera
PHL · World #29,448 classical · FIDE ID 5204003
When preparing against Ric Portugalera, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 95 games by Ric Portugalera, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ric Portugalera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ric Portugalera 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 | 1,989 | 2,251 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,066 | 2,190 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,944 | 2,300 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 39 | 27 | 29 | 41.1% |
| As White | 49 | 23 | 14 | 12 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 46 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ric Portugalera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ric Portugalera's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 98.0% | 60.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Portugalera usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Portugalera usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Portugalera usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Portugalera usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 83.3% | 43.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 95.0% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Ric Portugalera's chess games
All 95 games by Ric Portugalera in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 39 wins, 27 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C01 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Thanadon Kulpruethanon | 2,294 | Phuket Blue Chevaliers Open | E73 |
| Jul 2022 | Vincent Nguyen | 2,291 | Phuket Blue Chevaliers Open | E61 |
| Jul 2022 | Nelson III Mariano | 2,207 | Phuket Blue Chevaliers Open | C01 |
| Jul 2022 | Louie Salvador | 2,151 | Phuket Blue Chevaliers Open | B13 |
| Dec 2019 | Mohamad Sacar | 2,074 | chT-THA | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-THA | 2019 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,093 |
| Laos Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,011 |
| Bangkok Chinese New Year Open | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,952 |
| chT-THA Rapid | 2021 | 9 | 8 | 2,017 |
| Bangkok Thailand Open | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,943 |
| chT-THA Open | 2020 | 8 | 5 | 2,074 |
| Phuket Blue Chevaliers Open | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 2,390 |
| Thailand Team Open | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,904 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ric Portugalera's chess games?
95 games by Ric Portugalera, from Jan 2009 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 Ric Portugalera has played.
What does Ric Portugalera play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Ric Portugalera opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ric Portugalera answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Ric Portugalera play as White?
As White, Ric Portugalera's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); London System (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ric Portugalera play as Black?
As Black, Ric Portugalera most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Ric Portugalera's FIDE rating?
Ric Portugalera is currently rated 1,989 in classical chess, 2,066 in rapid and 1,944 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Ric Portugalera played?
Our database contains 95 games by Ric Portugalera, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 27 draws, 29 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ric Portugalera?
95 games by Ric Portugalera 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.