Prepare against Tiago Candeias
PRT · World #20,254 classical · FIDE ID 1901265
Our database contains 39 games by Tiago Candeias, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tiago Candeias's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tiago Candeias 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 | 2,055 | 2,114 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,082 | 2,105 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,056 | 2,059 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 16 | 5 | 18 | 41.0% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tiago Candeias's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tiago Candeias's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 9 | 47.4% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 8 | 42.1% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 47% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Candeias usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Candeias usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (11% of these games) — Candeias usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Candeias usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Candeias usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Candeias usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Tiago Candeias's chess games
All 39 games by Tiago Candeias 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: 16 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Antonio Frois | 2,350 | Faro Open | E05 |
| May 1998 | Vitor Manuel Vestia Guerra | 2,200 | chT-POR | B42 |
| Oct 2001 | Jorge Gomes | 2,121 | Circuito Pares Open | A37 |
| Feb 2005 | Ricardo Miguel Morais De Sousa | 1,913 | chT2-POR | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POR | 1999 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,246 |
| ch-POR sf | 1998 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,193 |
| ch-POR U18 | 1998 | 6 | 4 | 2,428 |
| Faro Open | 1999 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,205 |
| chT-POR 9596 | 1995 | 4 | 0 | 1,855 |
| Circuito Pares Open | 2001 | 2 | 1 | 2,073 |
| chT2-POR | 2005 | 1 | 1 | 2,313 |
| 18th Peregrina Open | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 2,019 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tiago Candeias's chess games?
39 games by Tiago Candeias, 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 Tiago Candeias has played.
What does Tiago Candeias play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Tiago Candeias opens with 1.c4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tiago Candeias answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Tiago Candeias play as White?
As White, Tiago Candeias's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tiago Candeias play as Black?
As Black, Tiago Candeias most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Tiago Candeias's FIDE rating?
Tiago Candeias is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess, 2,082 in rapid and 2,056 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (May 2012).
How many games has Tiago Candeias played?
Our database contains 39 games by Tiago Candeias, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tiago Candeias?
39 games by Tiago Candeias 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.