Prepare against Ricardo Fagner Dias De Menezes
Brazil · World #57,310 classical · FIDE ID 2192926
When preparing against Ricardo Fagner Dias De Menezes, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 181 games by Ricardo Fagner Dias De Menezes, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Fagner Dias De Menezes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Fagner Dias De Menezes 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 | 1,865 | 1,954 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,993 | 2,018 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,920 | 2,034 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 70 | 24 | 87 | 38.7% |
| As White | 95 | 40 | 9 | 46 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 86 | 30 | 15 | 41 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Fagner Dias De Menezes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Fagner Dias De Menezes's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 50.5% | 40.6% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 25.3% | 45.8% |
| e4 | 12 | 12.6% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 4.2% | 75.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 40.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Menezes usually continues c4 (32.5% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Menezes usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Menezes usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Menezes usually continues g3 (21.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Menezes usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Menezes usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 68.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 13 | 31.7% | 26.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 56.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Ricardo Fagner Dias De Menezes's chess games
All 181 games by Ricardo Fagner Dias De Menezes in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 70 wins, 24 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E09 | Catalan | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D55 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Ian Telek C. De Albuquerque | 2,089 | Sao Paulo Sampa Open | B12 |
| Jan 2024 | Paulo Santanna | 2,021 | Sao Paulo Sampa Open | D46 |
| Sep 2016 | Alexsandro Lira Silva | 1,963 | ch-Potiguar sf | D30 |
| Dec 2015 | Jose Murilo Gomes | 1,950 | ch-Potiguar | C02 |
| Jan 2024 | Adriano Nunes Cavalcante | 1,878 | 10th Florianopolis Open | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Natal Potiguar | 2018 | 30 | 6 | 1,716 |
| ch-Potiguar sf | 2016 | 13 | 8 | 1,801 |
| Natal Potiguar Open | 2017 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,045 |
| 17th Natal Academia Potiguar | 2015 | 9 | 2 | 1,528 |
| 15th Natal Academia Potiguar | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,537 |
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,832 |
| Sao Paulo Sampa Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,179 |
| ch-BRA Amateur U1800 | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,794 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Fagner Dias De Menezes's chess games?
181 games by Ricardo Fagner Dias De Menezes, from Aug 2015 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 Fagner Dias De Menezes has played.
What does Ricardo Fagner Dias De Menezes play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Ricardo Fagner Dias De Menezes opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Fagner Dias De Menezes answers 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Fagner Dias De Menezes play as White?
As White, Ricardo Fagner Dias De Menezes's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (15 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Fagner Dias De Menezes play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Fagner Dias De Menezes most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Ricardo Fagner Dias De Menezes's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Fagner Dias De Menezes is currently rated 1,865 in classical chess, 1,993 in rapid and 1,920 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,954 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Ricardo Fagner Dias De Menezes played?
Our database contains 181 games by Ricardo Fagner Dias De Menezes, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 24 draws, 87 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Fagner Dias De Menezes?
181 games by Ricardo Fagner Dias De Menezes 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.