Prepare against Rodrigo Azalim Cunha
Brazil · World #84,694 classical · FIDE ID 44729685
When preparing against Rodrigo Azalim Cunha, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%).
Our database contains 60 games by Rodrigo Azalim Cunha, covering Jun 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Rodrigo Azalim Cunha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rodrigo Azalim Cunha 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 | 1,777 | 1,786 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,845 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,685 | 1,687 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 26 | 8 | 26 | 43.3% |
| As White | 28 | 11 | 3 | 14 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 32 | 15 | 5 | 12 | 46.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rodrigo Azalim Cunha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rodrigo Azalim Cunha's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 92.9% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Cunha usually continues Nc3 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Cunha usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Cunha usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Cunha usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Cunha usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Rodrigo Azalim Cunha's chess games
All 60 games by Rodrigo Azalim Cunha in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - Nov 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: 26 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Diogo Roger De Sousa Simao | 1,986 | 90th ch-BRA | B24 |
| Sep 2024 | Marcelo de Souza Dias | 1,916 | Marmelopolis Open | D02 |
| Aug 2024 | Maria Luiza Prado Teixeira | 1,878 | 4th Niteroi Open | E17 |
| Aug 2024 | Martim Afonso Palma De Haro | 1,804 | 4th Niteroi Open | B24 |
| Jan 2024 | Francisco Iran Santos Da Silva | 1,800 | Criciuma Open B | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90th ch-BRA | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,834 |
| ch-Pan American U1700 | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 1,801 |
| Criciuma Open B | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,545 |
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,534 |
| 4th Niteroi Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,890 |
| Marmelopolis Open | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 2,032 |
| V Duchamp Int Open | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,871 |
| 2nd Rio de Janeiro Open | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,656 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rodrigo Azalim Cunha's chess games?
60 games by Rodrigo Azalim Cunha, from Jun 2023 to Nov 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 Rodrigo Azalim Cunha has played.
What does Rodrigo Azalim Cunha play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Rodrigo Azalim Cunha opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rodrigo Azalim Cunha answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Rodrigo Azalim Cunha play as White?
As White, Rodrigo Azalim Cunha's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rodrigo Azalim Cunha play as Black?
As Black, Rodrigo Azalim Cunha most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Rodrigo Azalim Cunha's FIDE rating?
Rodrigo Azalim Cunha is currently rated 1,777 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid and 1,685 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,786 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Rodrigo Azalim Cunha played?
Our database contains 60 games by Rodrigo Azalim Cunha, covering Jun 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rodrigo Azalim Cunha?
60 games by Rodrigo Azalim Cunha 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.