Prepare against Vasco Capitao Mendes Ferreira
PRT · World #7,963 classical · FIDE ID 1976451
When preparing against Vasco Capitao Mendes Ferreira, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Vasco Capitao Mendes Ferreira, covering Jan 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vasco Capitao Mendes Ferreira's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasco Capitao Mendes Ferreira 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 | 2,206 | 2,206 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 1,986 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,067 | 2,067 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 16.2% |
| As White | 21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 19.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasco Capitao Mendes Ferreira's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasco Capitao Mendes Ferreira's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues Nf3 (14.3% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ferreira usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Vasco Capitao Mendes Ferreira's chess games
All 37 games by Vasco Capitao Mendes Ferreira in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - 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: 6 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Roman Ryabukhin | 2,321 | Maia Chess Open 2026 | B51 |
| Jul 2024 | Rodrigo Ribeiro | 2,196 | 11th Famalicao Open | B42 |
| Feb 2026 | Israel Segarra Victorio | 2,110 | I Cerrado Cajasol | C70 |
| Sep 2026 | Lucas Gabriel Moldovan | 1,982 | Portugal CN Xadrez960 | ? |
| Sep 2026 | Antonio Garcia | 1,851 | Portugal CN Xadrez960 | ? |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Cerrado Cajasol | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,139 |
| 6th elllobregat Open | 2025 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,029 |
| Portugal CN Xadrez960 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,237 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,962 |
| 11th Famalicao Open | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,249 |
| Maia Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,150 |
| Queima das Fitas Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,711 |
| 3rd Leca da Palmeira Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,779 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasco Capitao Mendes Ferreira's chess games?
37 games by Vasco Capitao Mendes Ferreira, from Jan 2023 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 Vasco Capitao Mendes Ferreira has played.
What does Vasco Capitao Mendes Ferreira play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Vasco Capitao Mendes Ferreira opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasco Capitao Mendes Ferreira answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Vasco Capitao Mendes Ferreira play as White?
As White, Vasco Capitao Mendes Ferreira's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasco Capitao Mendes Ferreira play as Black?
As Black, Vasco Capitao Mendes Ferreira most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Vasco Capitao Mendes Ferreira's FIDE rating?
Vasco Capitao Mendes Ferreira is currently rated 2,206 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 2,067 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Vasco Capitao Mendes Ferreira played?
Our database contains 37 games by Vasco Capitao Mendes Ferreira, covering Jan 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses (16.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasco Capitao Mendes Ferreira?
37 games by Vasco Capitao Mendes Ferreira 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.