Prepare against Ricardo De Almeida Cezar
Brazil · World #33,711 classical · FIDE ID 2172968
When preparing against Ricardo De Almeida Cezar, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 24.1% over 29 games.
Our database contains 376 games by Ricardo De Almeida Cezar, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo De Almeida Cezar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo De Almeida Cezar 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 | 1,965 | 1,970 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,904 | 1,904 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,827 | 1,827 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 376 | 133 | 53 | 190 | 35.4% |
| As White | 184 | 66 | 26 | 92 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 192 | 67 | 27 | 98 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo De Almeida Cezar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo De Almeida Cezar's side.
First moves as White (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 178 | 96.7% | 42.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 42.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Cezar usually continues c4 (39.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Cezar usually continues Bf4 (54.5% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Cezar usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Cezar usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Cezar usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Cezar usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 40 | 38.5% | 47.5% |
| c5 | 29 | 27.9% | 31.0% |
| e5 | 25 | 24.0% | 42.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 8.7% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 84.1% | 62.2% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 15.9% | 21.4% |
Ricardo De Almeida Cezar's chess games
All 376 games by Ricardo De Almeida Cezar in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - Aug 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: 133 wins, 53 draws, 190 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 64 | 26/7/31 | 40.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 29 | 7/7/15 | 24.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 26 | 13/3/10 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/1/11 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Uczai,J | 2,190 | X SESC Caioba Open | E32 |
| Jan 2025 | Antonio Carlos Bambino Filho | 2,179 | 11th Floripa Open | A44 |
| May 2025 | Suan Bruno Fernandes Lira | 2,163 | 18th American Continental | D00 |
| Sep 2023 | Do Nascimento,Christian Almeida | 2,133 | Florianopolis Open A | D36 |
| Jan 2024 | Vitor Hugo Vieira Ferreira | 2,128 | 10th Florianopolis Open | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA U20 | 2021 | 22 | 9 | 1,655 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 15 | 7 | 1,732 |
| Florianopolis Taca Open | 2017 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,613 |
| ch-BRA U16 | 2017 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,747 |
| Florianopolis Ribeiro Neto Memorial | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,660 |
| 6th Florianopolis Open | 2020 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,938 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,579 |
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,949 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo De Almeida Cezar's chess games?
376 games by Ricardo De Almeida Cezar, from Oct 2014 to Aug 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 De Almeida Cezar has played.
What does Ricardo De Almeida Cezar play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, Ricardo De Almeida Cezar opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo De Almeida Cezar answers 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Ricardo De Almeida Cezar play as White?
As White, Ricardo De Almeida Cezar's most-played openings in our database are: London System (64 games, 40.6% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 24.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 184 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo De Almeida Cezar play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo De Almeida Cezar most often plays: Slav Defense (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 192 games.
What is Ricardo De Almeida Cezar's FIDE rating?
Ricardo De Almeida Cezar is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 1,904 in rapid and 1,827 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,970 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Ricardo De Almeida Cezar played?
Our database contains 376 games by Ricardo De Almeida Cezar, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 53 draws, 190 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo De Almeida Cezar?
376 games by Ricardo De Almeida Cezar 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.