Prepare against Sergio Roberto Alves Farias
CM · Brazil · World #31,418 classical · FIDE ID 2127440
When preparing against Sergio Roberto Alves Farias, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 47.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 130 games by Sergio Roberto Alves Farias, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sergio Roberto Alves Farias's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergio Roberto Alves Farias 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 | 1,977 | 2,126 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,041 | 2,041 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,037 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 51 | 30 | 49 | 39.2% |
| As White | 67 | 26 | 18 | 23 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 63 | 25 | 12 | 26 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergio Roberto Alves Farias's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergio Roberto Alves Farias's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 67.2% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 14 | 20.9% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 11.9% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Farias usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Farias usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Farias usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Farias usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Farias usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Farias usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 93.5% | 51.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Sergio Roberto Alves Farias's chess games
All 130 games by Sergio Roberto Alves Farias in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 51 wins, 30 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Petar Kovac | 2,312 | Titled Tue Late | E00 |
| Apr 2025 | Evgeny Ermolaev | 2,282 | Titled Tue Late | D10 |
| May 2025 | Aziz Degenbaev | 2,279 | Titled Tue Late | B41 |
| Apr 2025 | M Fadi | 2,244 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Jun 2011 | Marlos de Almeida Damasceno | 2,167 | ch-BRA Center East | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 27 | 9 | 2,046 |
| ch-Baiano Final | 2011 | 13 | 6 | 1,886 |
| Manaus zt 2.4 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,128 |
| 4th Maringa Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,014 |
| 78th ch-BRA sf | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,033 |
| 2nd Maringa Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,821 |
| 85th ch-BRA sf Reg2 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,987 |
| ch sf Regiao Leste-Baiano | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 2,182 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergio Roberto Alves Farias's chess games?
130 games by Sergio Roberto Alves Farias, from Jan 2010 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 Sergio Roberto Alves Farias has played.
What does Sergio Roberto Alves Farias play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Sergio Roberto Alves Farias opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergio Roberto Alves Farias answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Sergio Roberto Alves Farias play as White?
As White, Sergio Roberto Alves Farias's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergio Roberto Alves Farias play as Black?
As Black, Sergio Roberto Alves Farias most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Sergio Roberto Alves Farias's FIDE rating?
Sergio Roberto Alves Farias is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 2,041 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Sergio Roberto Alves Farias played?
Our database contains 130 games by Sergio Roberto Alves Farias, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 30 draws, 49 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergio Roberto Alves Farias?
130 games by Sergio Roberto Alves Farias 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.