Prepare against Rui Damaso
IM · PRT · World #1,405 classical · FIDE ID 1900030
When preparing against Rui Damaso, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 1,371 games by Rui Damaso, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rui Damaso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rui Damaso 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 | 2,416 | 2,463 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,408 | 2,477 | Dec 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,464 | 2,495 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,371 | 602 | 522 | 247 | 43.9% |
| As White | 682 | 334 | 248 | 100 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 689 | 268 | 274 | 147 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rui Damaso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rui Damaso's side.
First moves as White (682 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 315 | 46.2% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 194 | 28.4% | 65.5% |
| Nf3 | 120 | 17.6% | 71.3% |
| c4 | 45 | 6.6% | 72.2% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.4% | 16.7% |
| b4 | 3 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Damaso usually continues Nf3 (61.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Damaso usually continues Nf3 (66.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Damaso usually continues d4 (62.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Damaso usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Damaso usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Damaso usually continues e4 (91.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (316 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 174 | 55.1% | 59.2% |
| d5 | 49 | 15.5% | 44.9% |
| e5 | 33 | 10.4% | 74.2% |
| Nc6 | 23 | 7.3% | 82.6% |
| d6 | 12 | 3.8% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 11 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (256 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 155 | 60.5% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 52 | 20.3% | 61.5% |
| e6 | 29 | 11.3% | 65.5% |
| d5 | 16 | 6.3% | 71.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Rui Damaso's chess games
All 1,371 games by Rui Damaso in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 602 wins, 522 draws, 247 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 48 | 19/22/7 | 39.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 41 | 20/14/7 | 48.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 31 | 13/14/4 | 41.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 15/7/7 | 51.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 29 | 13/7/9 | 44.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 27 | 17/9/1 | 63.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 11/6/7 | 45.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 13/8/2 | 56.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 9/9/5 | 39.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 15/6/2 | 65.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 101 | 42/38/21 | 41.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 44 | 9/18/17 | 20.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 41 | 14/19/8 | 34.1% |
| A17 | English Opening | 33 | 8/13/12 | 24.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 7/14/4 | 28.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 15/5/3 | 65.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 11/7/5 | 47.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 6/10/5 | 28.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | Vladimir Malakhov | 2,682 | 3rd Benidorm Rapid Open | A43 |
| May 1997 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,630 | 11th chT-EU | B01 |
| Sep 1996 | Vladimir Malaniuk | 2,610 | Olympiad-32 | A88 |
| Mar 2004 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,604 | — | A45 |
| Sep 2001 | Thomas Luther | 2,604 | 17th EU-Cup | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR | 2019 | 128 | 86.5 | 2,440 |
| chT-POR | 2019 | 122 | 87 | 2,461 |
| Portuguese Masters | 2016 | 36 | 22.5 | 2,380 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 27 | 19 | 2,394 |
| Lisbon Masters | 2007 | 27 | 17 | 2,431 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1988 | 26 | 10.5 | 2,243 |
| Capablanca Memorial B | 1991 | 23 | 12 | 2,445 |
| Faro Open | 1999 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,537 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Luis Galego (45 games) · Joao Leonardo (21 games) · Antonio Frois (19 games) · Sergio Rocha (18 games) · Fernando Ribeiro (15 games) · Antonio Fernandes (14 games) · Luis Sousa Reis (12 games) · Paulo Dias (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rui Damaso's chess games?
1,371 games by Rui Damaso, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Damaso has played.
What does Rui Damaso play on the first move as White?
Across 682 games with White in our database, Rui Damaso opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rui Damaso answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Rui Damaso play as White?
As White, Rui Damaso's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (48 games, 39.6% win rate); Indian Defense (41 games, 48.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (31 games, 41.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 682 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rui Damaso play as Black?
As Black, Rui Damaso most often plays: Sicilian (101 games, 41.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (44 games, 20.5% win rate); Indian Defense (41 games, 34.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 689 games.
What is Rui Damaso's FIDE rating?
Rui Damaso is currently rated 2,416 in classical chess, 2,408 in rapid and 2,464 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,463 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Rui Damaso played?
Our database contains 1,371 games by Rui Damaso, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 602 wins, 522 draws, 247 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rui Damaso?
1,371 games by Rui Damaso 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.