Prepare against Tomas Carvalho Veleirinho
PRT · World #23,599 classical · FIDE ID 1960776
When preparing against Tomas Carvalho Veleirinho, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%).
Our database contains 65 games by Tomas Carvalho Veleirinho, covering Dec 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Carvalho Veleirinho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas Carvalho Veleirinho 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 | 2,029 | 2,029 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 1,914 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,875 | 1,898 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 15 | 11 | 39 | 23.1% |
| As White | 30 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 35 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 17.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Carvalho Veleirinho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Carvalho Veleirinho's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Veleirinho usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Veleirinho usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Veleirinho usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 100.0% | 15.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
Tomas Carvalho Veleirinho's chess games
All 65 games by Tomas Carvalho Veleirinho in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - Sep 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: 15 wins, 11 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Emma Richard | 2,137 | 12th Famalicao Open | B32 |
| Nov 2024 | Romulo Cardoso S Rodrigues Mota | 2,066 | World Youth Open U18 2024 | B35 |
| Oct 2022 | Andrea Gori | 1,982 | 13th Pombal Open | C54 |
| Apr 2026 | Maria Beatriz Moura Areal | 1,868 | Portugal CN Jovens 2025-26 - U20 | C45 |
| Apr 2022 | Joao Nunes Azevedo Junior | 1,831 | ch-POR U14/20 | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U18 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,990 |
| 18th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,228 |
| ch-POR U14/20 | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 1,616 |
| 5th Maia Open | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,627 |
| Portugal CN Jovens 2025-26 - U20 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,122 |
| 12th Famalicao Open | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,982 |
| 13th Famalicao Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,809 |
| 11th Pombal Open | 2020 | 3 | 0 | 1,453 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Carvalho Veleirinho's chess games?
65 games by Tomas Carvalho Veleirinho, from Dec 2017 to Sep 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 Tomas Carvalho Veleirinho has played.
What does Tomas Carvalho Veleirinho play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Tomas Carvalho Veleirinho opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Carvalho Veleirinho answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Tomas Carvalho Veleirinho play as White?
As White, Tomas Carvalho Veleirinho's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Carvalho Veleirinho play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Carvalho Veleirinho most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Tomas Carvalho Veleirinho's FIDE rating?
Tomas Carvalho Veleirinho is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid and 1,875 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Tomas Carvalho Veleirinho played?
Our database contains 65 games by Tomas Carvalho Veleirinho, covering Dec 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 11 draws, 39 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Carvalho Veleirinho?
65 games by Tomas Carvalho Veleirinho 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.