Prepare against Ricardo Alves Bastos
Brazil · World #126,658 classical · FIDE ID 22739289
When preparing against Ricardo Alves Bastos, expect 1.c4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b6 (45%).
Our database contains 54 games by Ricardo Alves Bastos, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Alves Bastos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Alves Bastos 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 | 1,656 | 1,669 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,626 | 1,665 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 12 | 15 | 27 | 22.2% |
| As White | 26 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 28 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Alves Bastos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Alves Bastos's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 23 | 88.5% | 34.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 11.5% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 88% of White games, 34.8% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Bastos usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bastos usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Bastos usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Bastos usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Bastos usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Bastos usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 5 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Ricardo Alves Bastos's chess games
All 54 games by Ricardo Alves Bastos in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - 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: 12 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | English Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Renan Alves Brandao | 2,089 | 2nd Araraquara Open | B00 |
| Nov 2022 | Henrique Brasil Barrientos Silva | 1,800 | ch-BRA Amateur U1800 | B22 |
| Sep 2022 | Yan Gomes Alves | 1,800 | 6th Matinhos Open | A28 |
| Feb 2024 | Antonio Almeida e Oliveira Kinouchi | 1,800 | 2nd Araraquara Open | D37 |
| Feb 2023 | Marina Saddi Vieira | 1,779 | Araraquara Open | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo Carnaval Open | 2020 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,475 |
| ch-BRA Amateur U1800 | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,521 |
| 2nd Araraquara Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,872 |
| 6th Matinhos Open | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,629 |
| Florianopolis Regional STD Open | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,629 |
| Araraquara Open | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,720 |
| ch-BRA Seniors 65+ | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,691 |
| Recife Rafael Cabral Cup 6th | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,626 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Alves Bastos's chess games?
54 games by Ricardo Alves Bastos, from Mar 2018 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 Ricardo Alves Bastos has played.
What does Ricardo Alves Bastos play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Ricardo Alves Bastos opens with 1.c4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Alves Bastos answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...b6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Alves Bastos play as White?
As White, Ricardo Alves Bastos's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Alves Bastos play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Alves Bastos most often plays: English Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Ricardo Alves Bastos's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Alves Bastos is currently rated 1,656 in classical chess, 1,626 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,669 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Ricardo Alves Bastos played?
Our database contains 54 games by Ricardo Alves Bastos, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Alves Bastos?
54 games by Ricardo Alves Bastos 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.