Prepare against Romulo Cardoso S Rodrigues Mota
Brazil · World #33,958 classical · FIDE ID 2187442
When preparing against Romulo Cardoso S Rodrigues Mota, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon as Black, 45.5% over 44 games.
Our database contains 620 games by Romulo Cardoso S Rodrigues Mota, covering Jun 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Romulo Cardoso S Rodrigues Mota's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Romulo Cardoso S Rodrigues Mota 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 | 1,964 | 2,110 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,001 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,176 | 2,193 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 620 | 292 | 58 | 270 | 47.1% |
| As White | 323 | 156 | 28 | 139 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 297 | 136 | 30 | 131 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Romulo Cardoso S Rodrigues Mota's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Romulo Cardoso S Rodrigues Mota's side.
First moves as White (323 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 273 | 84.5% | 54.8% |
| c4 | 40 | 12.4% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 2.2% | 42.9% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Mota usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Mota usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Mota usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Mota usually continues Nc3 (31.3% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Mota usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Mota usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 142 | 94.7% | 58.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 84.2% | 48.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 5.3% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Romulo Cardoso S Rodrigues Mota's chess games
All 620 games by Romulo Cardoso S Rodrigues Mota in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 292 wins, 58 draws, 270 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 55 | 28/3/24 | 50.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 18/3/13 | 52.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 22 | 11/0/11 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 19 | 12/1/6 | 63.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 44 | 20/5/19 | 45.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 21 | 12/3/6 | 57.1% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 21 | 13/2/6 | 61.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 11/1/8 | 55.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 2/0/11 | 15.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Max Warmerdam | 2,608 | Titled Tue | B15 |
| Oct 2024 | N Firman | 2,472 | Titled Tue Early | A23 |
| Oct 2024 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | E11 |
| Feb 2024 | Vasiliy Korchmar | 2,438 | Titled Tue Early | B28 |
| Apr 2025 | Bosko Tomic | 2,429 | Titled Tue Late | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 353 | 175.5 | 2,147 |
| ch-Pan American U2300 | 2024 | 18 | 9 | 1,955 |
| 25th Pirai do Sul Open | 2020 | 12 | 7 | 1,587 |
| ch-BRA U12 | 2018 | 12 | 7 | 1,663 |
| 87th ch-BRA | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,072 |
| World Youth Open U18 2024 | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,012 |
| 6th Florianopolis Winter Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,993 |
| 5th Florianopolis Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,807 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Romulo Cardoso S Rodrigues Mota's chess games?
620 games by Romulo Cardoso S Rodrigues Mota, from Jun 2017 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 Romulo Cardoso S Rodrigues Mota has played.
What does Romulo Cardoso S Rodrigues Mota play on the first move as White?
Across 323 games with White in our database, Romulo Cardoso S Rodrigues Mota opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Romulo Cardoso S Rodrigues Mota answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Romulo Cardoso S Rodrigues Mota play as White?
As White, Romulo Cardoso S Rodrigues Mota's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (55 games, 50.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 52.9% win rate); Italian Game (22 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 323 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Romulo Cardoso S Rodrigues Mota play as Black?
As Black, Romulo Cardoso S Rodrigues Mota most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (44 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (21 games, 61.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 297 games.
What is Romulo Cardoso S Rodrigues Mota's FIDE rating?
Romulo Cardoso S Rodrigues Mota is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid and 2,176 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Romulo Cardoso S Rodrigues Mota played?
Our database contains 620 games by Romulo Cardoso S Rodrigues Mota, covering Jun 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 292 wins, 58 draws, 270 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Romulo Cardoso S Rodrigues Mota?
620 games by Romulo Cardoso S Rodrigues Mota 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.