Prepare against Ricardo Gervasio
Brazil · World #13,652 classical · FIDE ID 2104997
Our database contains 451 games by Ricardo Gervasio, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Gervasio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Gervasio 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 | 2,120 | 2,329 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,152 | 2,243 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,154 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 451 | 197 | 122 | 132 | 43.7% |
| As White | 223 | 110 | 55 | 58 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 228 | 87 | 67 | 74 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Gervasio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Gervasio's side.
First moves as White (223 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 144 | 64.6% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 56 | 25.1% | 65.2% |
| c4 | 10 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 4.0% | 55.6% |
| b4 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Gervasio usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Gervasio usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Gervasio usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 65.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Gervasio usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Gervasio usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Gervasio usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 29.3% | 55.2% |
| e5 | 28 | 28.3% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 23 | 23.2% | 45.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 6.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 5.1% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 72.8% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 20 | 24.7% | 52.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Ricardo Gervasio's chess games
All 451 games by Ricardo Gervasio in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 197 wins, 122 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 29 | 18/8/3 | 62.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 22 | 9/9/4 | 40.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 1/8/3 | 8.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2001 | Murtas Kazhgaleyev | 2,571 | FRA Cup | E12 |
| Jun 2001 | Sergey Galdunts | 2,511 | FRA Cup Quarterfinal 1 | B10 |
| Jan 1998 | Nebojsa Nikcevic | 2,505 | Paris | C36 |
| Mar 2007 | Vladimir Okhotnik | 2,477 | chT1B-FRA 0607 | B22 |
| Jan 1999 | Valentin Lukov | 2,455 | Agneaux St Lo Masters B | E16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Apsap Open | 1995 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,368 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 17 | 13 | 2,319 |
| 51st ch-BRA | 1984 | 13 | 6 | 2,235 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2014 | 13 | 8 | 2,446 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 7 | 2,342 |
| 52nd ch-BRA | 1985 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,490 |
| chT2B-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 2,239 |
| 8th Fouesnant Open | 2002 | 9 | 7 | 2,409 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Gervasio's chess games?
451 games by Ricardo Gervasio, from Apr 2003 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 Gervasio has played.
What does Ricardo Gervasio play on the first move as White?
Across 223 games with White in our database, Ricardo Gervasio opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Gervasio answers 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Gervasio play as White?
As White, Ricardo Gervasio's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (29 games, 62.1% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 223 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Gervasio play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Gervasio most often plays: Indian Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 228 games.
What is Ricardo Gervasio's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Gervasio is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess, 2,152 in rapid and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Ricardo Gervasio played?
Our database contains 451 games by Ricardo Gervasio, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 197 wins, 122 draws, 132 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Gervasio?
451 games by Ricardo Gervasio 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.