Prepare against Ricardo Paulos Fernandes
PRT · World #13,729 classical · FIDE ID 1943464
When preparing against Ricardo Paulos Fernandes, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 27.6% over 29 games.
Our database contains 206 games by Ricardo Paulos Fernandes, covering Apr 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Paulos Fernandes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Paulos Fernandes 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 | 2,176 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,179 | 2,191 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,140 | 2,140 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 74 | 45 | 87 | 35.9% |
| As White | 105 | 38 | 22 | 45 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 101 | 36 | 23 | 42 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Paulos Fernandes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Paulos Fernandes's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 46.7% | 46.9% |
| b3 | 29 | 27.6% | 39.7% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 23.8% | 58.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues Nf3 (32.4% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues d4 (10.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 28% of White games, 39.7% score
- …e5 (48% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues Bb2 (46.4% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues Bb2 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 47.8% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 21 | 45.7% | 52.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 61.5% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 13 | 33.3% | 38.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Ricardo Paulos Fernandes's chess games
All 206 games by Ricardo Paulos Fernandes in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - Sep 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: 74 wins, 45 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 29 | 8/7/14 | 27.6% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Jean-Noel Riff | 2,499 | Famalicao Open 8th | B23 |
| Aug 2018 | Monica Calzetta Ruiz | 2,302 | 6th Pontevedra Open A | A01 |
| Aug 2018 | Adrian Galiana Fernandez | 2,291 | 6th Pontevedra Open A | B72 |
| Aug 2026 | Louis Khoo-Thwe | 2,276 | Maia Chess Open 2026 | B00 |
| Sep 2018 | Herman C. Van Riemsdijk | 2,270 | 1st Sao Martinho do Porto Open | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 21 | 7.5 | 1,939 |
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2022 | 19 | 7.5 | 1,967 |
| Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | 2017 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,874 |
| 7th Pontevedra Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,206 |
| 1st Sao Martinho do Porto Open | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,080 |
| Lisbon Christmas Open | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,504 |
| Silves Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,138 |
| 11th Figueira da Foz Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,090 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Paulos Fernandes's chess games?
206 games by Ricardo Paulos Fernandes, from Apr 2014 to Sep 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 Paulos Fernandes has played.
What does Ricardo Paulos Fernandes play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Ricardo Paulos Fernandes opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.b3 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Paulos Fernandes answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Paulos Fernandes play as White?
As White, Ricardo Paulos Fernandes's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Paulos Fernandes play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Paulos Fernandes most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Ricardo Paulos Fernandes's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Paulos Fernandes is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess, 2,179 in rapid and 2,140 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Ricardo Paulos Fernandes played?
Our database contains 206 games by Ricardo Paulos Fernandes, covering Apr 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 45 draws, 87 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Paulos Fernandes?
206 games by Ricardo Paulos Fernandes 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.