Prepare against Roberto Da Costa Rocha
CM · Brazil · World #32,619 classical · FIDE ID 2133296
When preparing against Roberto Da Costa Rocha, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 136 games by Roberto Da Costa Rocha, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roberto Da Costa Rocha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roberto Da Costa Rocha 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 | 1,971 | 2,089 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,991 | 2,011 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 2,001 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 62 | 24 | 50 | 45.6% |
| As White | 69 | 32 | 12 | 25 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 67 | 30 | 12 | 25 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roberto Da Costa Rocha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roberto Da Costa Rocha's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 50.7% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 31 | 44.9% | 59.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Rocha usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Rocha usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Rocha usually continues dxc5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Rocha usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Rocha usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Rocha usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 83.9% | 57.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 75.0% | 36.1% |
| f5 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Roberto Da Costa Rocha's chess games
All 136 games by Roberto Da Costa Rocha in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 62 wins, 24 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Catalin-Lucian Patrascu | 2,304 | Titled Tue | B00 |
| Jul 2021 | Mariya Nosacheva | 2,226 | Titled Tue | B51 |
| Jul 2016 | Andrey M. Souza Neves | 2,205 | Manauara Benchimol Mem | B76 |
| Jul 2021 | Salomeja Zaksaite | 2,202 | Titled Tue | B51 |
| Jun 2013 | De Oliveira,Victor Gabriel C. | 2,052 | Amazonas zt | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazonas zt | 2013 | 20 | 11.5 | 1,970 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 12 | 5 | 2,057 |
| Manaus Amazonas Cup | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,765 |
| 2nd Manaus IRT da FAX | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,226 |
| ch-BRA Open | 2011 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,983 |
| Manaus zt 2.4 | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,102 |
| ch-Amazonas final | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,886 |
| ch-Manaus Region sf | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,924 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roberto Da Costa Rocha's chess games?
136 games by Roberto Da Costa Rocha, from Sep 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 Roberto Da Costa Rocha has played.
What does Roberto Da Costa Rocha play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Roberto Da Costa Rocha opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roberto Da Costa Rocha answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Roberto Da Costa Rocha play as White?
As White, Roberto Da Costa Rocha's most-played openings in our database are: London System (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roberto Da Costa Rocha play as Black?
As Black, Roberto Da Costa Rocha most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Roberto Da Costa Rocha's FIDE rating?
Roberto Da Costa Rocha is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess, 1,991 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,089 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Roberto Da Costa Rocha played?
Our database contains 136 games by Roberto Da Costa Rocha, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 24 draws, 50 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roberto Da Costa Rocha?
136 games by Roberto Da Costa Rocha 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.