Prepare against Rodrigo Ribeiro
FM · PRT · World #10,124 classical · FIDE ID 1938398
When preparing against Rodrigo Ribeiro, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 27.7% over 47 games.
Our database contains 316 games by Rodrigo Ribeiro, covering Jan 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rodrigo Ribeiro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rodrigo Ribeiro 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 | 2,168 | 2,287 | Feb 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,147 | 2,147 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,212 | 2,218 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 316 | 93 | 63 | 160 | 29.4% |
| As White | 157 | 54 | 36 | 67 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 159 | 39 | 27 | 93 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rodrigo Ribeiro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rodrigo Ribeiro's side.
First moves as White (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 156 | 99.4% | 45.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues c4 (41.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues c4 (57.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Ribeiro usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 82.0% | 32.9% |
| e5 | 15 | 16.9% | 23.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 95.0% | 27.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Rodrigo Ribeiro's chess games
All 316 games by Rodrigo Ribeiro in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 93 wins, 63 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 30 | 12/7/11 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 8/4/10 | 36.4% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 47 | 13/7/27 | 27.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Sasa Martinovic | 2,545 | European Blitz 2025 | D37 |
| Nov 2025 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | Titled Tue | D37 |
| Apr 2025 | Krishna C R G | 2,415 | 9th Semana Santa Alicante | A06 |
| Jul 2023 | Ibragim S. Khamrakulov | 2,413 | Famalicao Open 10th | B22 |
| Dec 2023 | Martin Cerveny | 2,390 | London IM | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 76 | 28 | 2,094 |
| European Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,342 |
| Portuguese Masters 2025-6 | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,058 |
| Senta Fantastico IM 10 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,267 |
| Budapest Vezerkepzo Autumn IM A | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,186 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,764 |
| chT-POR | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,234 |
| 1st Merida World Heritage Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,891 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rodrigo Ribeiro's chess games?
316 games by Rodrigo Ribeiro, from Jan 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 Rodrigo Ribeiro has played.
What does Rodrigo Ribeiro play on the first move as White?
Across 157 games with White in our database, Rodrigo Ribeiro opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rodrigo Ribeiro answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Rodrigo Ribeiro play as White?
As White, Rodrigo Ribeiro's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 157 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rodrigo Ribeiro play as Black?
As Black, Rodrigo Ribeiro most often plays: Sicilian (47 games, 27.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 159 games.
What is Rodrigo Ribeiro's FIDE rating?
Rodrigo Ribeiro is currently rated 2,168 in classical chess, 2,147 in rapid and 2,212 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,287 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Rodrigo Ribeiro played?
Our database contains 316 games by Rodrigo Ribeiro, covering Jan 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 63 draws, 160 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rodrigo Ribeiro?
316 games by Rodrigo Ribeiro 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.