Prepare against Vernei Dutra Sturza
Brazil · World #87,262 classical · FIDE ID 44781695
When preparing against Vernei Dutra Sturza, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 31 games by Vernei Dutra Sturza, covering Nov 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Vernei Dutra Sturza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vernei Dutra Sturza 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 | 1,769 | 1,874 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,622 | 1,622 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,692 | 1,818 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 35.5% |
| As White | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 23.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 106 rated games against 97 different opponents, across 17 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 59 | 31 | 9 | 19 | 52.5% | 1,739 | 1,739 | 7 |
| Rapid | 21 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 33.3% | 1,933 | 1,676 | 2 |
| Blitz | 17 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 35.3% | 1,785 | 1,518 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 19 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 15.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 30 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 50.0% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 1,806 | 1,749 |
| 2025 | 57 | 24 | 9 | 24 | 1,780 | 1,704 |
| 2024 | 25 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 1,858 | 1,658 |
Where Vernei Dutra Sturza has played
Brazil (16) · Bolivia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vernei Dutra Sturza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vernei Dutra Sturza's side.
First moves as White (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Sturza usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Sturza usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Sturza usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Vernei Dutra Sturza's chess games
All 31 games by Vernei Dutra Sturza in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2024 - Nov 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D67 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% | |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Sabino Jose Cardoso Junior | 1,890 | COPA TIRADENTES FIDE STD 2026 | — |
| Oct 2024 | Flavio Sanchez Leao | 1,819 | 3rd Manaus Open | A53 |
| Oct 2024 | Luis Alberto Passos Presa | 1,800 | 3rd Manaus Open | E11 |
| Oct 2025 | Marlon De Jesus Santos | 1,742 | IV Manaus Open | A05 |
| Apr 2026 | Kamilla Helmann Cardoso | 1,638 | COPA TIRADENTES FIDE STD 2026 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V ABERTO DO BRASIL 2025 CIDADE DE RIO BRANCO AC | 2025 | 5 | 1 | 1,539 |
| IV Manaus Open | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,843 |
| COPA TIRADENTES FIDE STD 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,908 |
| Torneio Internacional da cidade de Rio Branco Acre - Brasil | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,829 |
| Cacoal STD Chess Torneio Abertura 2025 | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,557 |
| 3rd Manaus Open | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,981 |
| TORNEIO INTERNACIONAL DE XADREZ DA CIDADE DE RIO BRANCO AC - BRASIL | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,729 |
| IV ABERTO DO BRASIL DA CIDADE DE RIO BRANCO - TAÇA SESC 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,590 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vernei Dutra Sturza's chess games?
31 games by Vernei Dutra Sturza, from Nov 2024 to Nov 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 Vernei Dutra Sturza has played.
What does Vernei Dutra Sturza play on the first move as White?
Across 10 games with White in our database, Vernei Dutra Sturza opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vernei Dutra Sturza answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Vernei Dutra Sturza play as White?
As White, Vernei Dutra Sturza's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 10 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vernei Dutra Sturza play as Black?
As Black, Vernei Dutra Sturza most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Vernei Dutra Sturza's FIDE rating?
Vernei Dutra Sturza is currently rated 1,769 in classical chess, 1,622 in rapid and 1,692 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,874 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Vernei Dutra Sturza played?
Our database contains 31 games by Vernei Dutra Sturza, covering Nov 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vernei Dutra Sturza?
31 games by Vernei Dutra Sturza 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.