Prepare against Ricardo Luis Borba Rapouso
Brazil · World #36,601 classical · FIDE ID 2130939
When preparing against Ricardo Luis Borba Rapouso, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as White, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 301 games by Ricardo Luis Borba Rapouso, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Luis Borba Rapouso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Luis Borba Rapouso 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 | 1,951 | 2,016 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 1,978 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,966 | 1,975 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 301 | 147 | 55 | 99 | 48.8% |
| As White | 153 | 83 | 33 | 37 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 148 | 64 | 22 | 62 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Luis Borba Rapouso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Luis Borba Rapouso's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 140 | 91.5% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 5.2% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.6% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Rapouso usually continues c4 (60.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Rapouso usually continues c4 (82.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Rapouso usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Rapouso usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Rapouso usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Rapouso usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 90.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 9.3% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 46.0% | 53.4% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 36.5% | 45.7% |
| c5 | 11 | 17.5% | 54.5% |
Ricardo Luis Borba Rapouso's chess games
All 301 games by Ricardo Luis Borba Rapouso in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 147 wins, 55 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 19 | 14/3/2 | 73.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 21 | 13/2/6 | 61.9% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B36 | English Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Silvio Cunha Pereira | 2,246 | BRA ch-SC | B53 |
| Aug 2012 | Anderson Tatsch Dias | 2,243 | 2nd Maringa Open | E83 |
| Jun 2013 | Vanessa Feliciano Ebert | 2,239 | Sao Bento do Sul Open | E11 |
| Jun 2015 | Haroldo Cunha Jr Dos Santos | 2,164 | 4th Sao Bento do Sul Open | D02 |
| Jun 2003 | Daniel Catta Preta | 2,134 | ch-BRA Universities | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA Amateur | 2015 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,081 |
| ch-Catarinense | 2015 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,098 |
| 10th American Continental | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 1,897 |
| ch-Pan American Amateur | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,846 |
| ch-Arroio do Silva CC | 1997 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,002 |
| ch-Pan American U2000 | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 1,881 |
| Sao Bento do Sul Education | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,295 |
| Florianopolis Cordioli Memorial | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,867 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Luis Borba Rapouso's chess games?
301 games by Ricardo Luis Borba Rapouso, from May 2011 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 Luis Borba Rapouso has played.
What does Ricardo Luis Borba Rapouso play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Ricardo Luis Borba Rapouso opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Luis Borba Rapouso answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Luis Borba Rapouso play as White?
As White, Ricardo Luis Borba Rapouso's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (19 games, 73.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Luis Borba Rapouso play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Luis Borba Rapouso most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (21 games, 61.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Ricardo Luis Borba Rapouso's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Luis Borba Rapouso is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid and 1,966 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,016 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Ricardo Luis Borba Rapouso played?
Our database contains 301 games by Ricardo Luis Borba Rapouso, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 147 wins, 55 draws, 99 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Luis Borba Rapouso?
301 games by Ricardo Luis Borba Rapouso 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.