Prepare against Rui Branca
PRT · World #19,655 classical · FIDE ID 1902946
Our database contains 74 games by Rui Branca, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rui Branca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rui Branca 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 | 2,060 | 2,102 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 28 | 12 | 34 | 37.8% |
| As White | 34 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 40 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rui Branca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rui Branca's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 50.0% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 41.2% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Branca usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Branca usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Branca usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Branca usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Branca usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 30.0% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
Rui Branca's chess games
All 74 games by Rui Branca in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 28 wins, 12 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Lajos Borda | 2,221 | Budapest FS05 FM-A | E73 |
| Jan 2003 | Antonio Augusto MC Silva | 2,168 | Vieira de Carvalho Memorial B | A02 |
| May 2006 | Janos Mizsei | 2,157 | Budapest FS05 FM-A | C00 |
| May 2006 | Sergey Kondaurov | 2,155 | Budapest FS05 FM-A | B10 |
| Jul 2002 | Olga Adam | 2,147 | 2nd Szombathely Savaria Open | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS08 FM | 2002 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,998 |
| Budapest FS05 FM-A | 2006 | 10 | 6 | 2,194 |
| Vieira de Carvalho Memorial B | 2003 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,279 |
| 2nd Szombathely Savaria Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,150 |
| ch-POR U20 | 2001 | 7 | 4 | 2,100 |
| Cagliari Open | 2000 | 6 | 2 | – |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0708 | 2008 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,338 |
| Poio Open 3rd | 2003 | 4 | 1 | 1,993 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rui Branca's chess games?
74 games by Rui Branca, from Apr 2003 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 Rui Branca has played.
What does Rui Branca play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Rui Branca opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rui Branca answers 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...g6 (42% of games).
What openings does Rui Branca play as White?
As White, Rui Branca's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rui Branca play as Black?
As Black, Rui Branca most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Rui Branca's FIDE rating?
Rui Branca is currently rated 2,060 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Rui Branca played?
Our database contains 74 games by Rui Branca, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 12 draws, 34 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rui Branca?
74 games by Rui Branca 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.