Prepare against Victor Noronha Mesquita
Brazil · World #128,891 classical · FIDE ID 2185326
When preparing against Victor Noronha Mesquita, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 75 games by Victor Noronha Mesquita, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Victor Noronha Mesquita's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victor Noronha Mesquita 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 | 1,649 | 1,721 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 1,934 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,553 | 1,553 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 17 | 18 | 40 | 22.7% |
| As White | 36 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 39 | 9 | 11 | 19 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victor Noronha Mesquita's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victor Noronha Mesquita's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 66.7% | 20.8% |
| e4 | 9 | 25.0% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 20.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mesquita usually continues c4 (22.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Mesquita usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Mesquita usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Mesquita usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Mesquita usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Mesquita usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 40.9% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 31.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 27.3% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 92.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Victor Noronha Mesquita's chess games
All 75 games by Victor Noronha Mesquita in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 17 wins, 18 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Fernando Antonio de B. Madeu | 1,964 | V Rio Chess Open 2026 | Rapid | C42 |
| Aug 2022 | Maximiano Goncalves Reboredo | 1,964 | 4th Cinelandia de Andrade Memorial | E32 |
| Jan 2023 | Agahta dos Santos Motta | 1,704 | 9th Florianopolis Open | A48 |
| Dec 2022 | Gina Dourado Rocha Leite | 1,568 | 4th Rio de Janeiro Duchamp Open | B01 |
| Dec 2022 | Carlos Gomes | 1,566 | 4th Rio de Janeiro Duchamp Open | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juiz de Fora Open | 2015 | 12 | 7 | 1,922 |
| 4th Rio de Janeiro Duchamp Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,557 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,586 |
| ch-BRA Amateur U1600 | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,287 |
| 1st Rio de Janeiro Andrade Memorial | 2017 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,316 |
| Rio de Janeiro Open 04 | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,697 |
| Curitiba IEP&Copel Open | 2017 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,308 |
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,742 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victor Noronha Mesquita's chess games?
75 games by Victor Noronha Mesquita, from Dec 2016 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 Victor Noronha Mesquita has played.
What does Victor Noronha Mesquita play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Victor Noronha Mesquita opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victor Noronha Mesquita answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Victor Noronha Mesquita play as White?
As White, Victor Noronha Mesquita's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victor Noronha Mesquita play as Black?
As Black, Victor Noronha Mesquita most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Victor Noronha Mesquita's FIDE rating?
Victor Noronha Mesquita is currently rated 1,649 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid and 1,553 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,721 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Victor Noronha Mesquita played?
Our database contains 75 games by Victor Noronha Mesquita, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 18 draws, 40 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victor Noronha Mesquita?
75 games by Victor Noronha Mesquita 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.