Prepare against Vitor Manuel Moreira Carvalho
PRT · World #121,031 classical · FIDE ID 1945726
When preparing against Vitor Manuel Moreira Carvalho, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 58 games by Vitor Manuel Moreira Carvalho, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vitor Manuel Moreira Carvalho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vitor Manuel Moreira Carvalho 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 | 1,670 | 1,684 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,603 | 1,673 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,663 | 1,680 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 22 | 7 | 29 | 37.9% |
| As White | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vitor Manuel Moreira Carvalho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vitor Manuel Moreira Carvalho's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 68.8% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 15.6% | 20.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Carvalho usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Carvalho usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Carvalho usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Carvalho usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Carvalho usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Carvalho usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 42.1% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 26.3% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Vitor Manuel Moreira Carvalho's chess games
All 58 games by Vitor Manuel Moreira Carvalho in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 22 wins, 7 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Igor Fernandez Rivera | 1,854 | 5th Famalicao Open | B07 |
| Aug 2018 | Pedro Areal | 1,750 | 6th Famalicao Open | A45 |
| Jan 2015 | Albino Carvalho Faria Da Silva | 1,711 | ch-POR Seniors Rapid | A43 |
| Apr 2016 | Pedro Daniel Marques Rocha | 1,629 | Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | B01 |
| Jan 2015 | Joao Marcial Ferreira Coimbra | 1,495 | ch-POR Seniors Rapid | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Famalicao Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,686 |
| 5th Famalicao Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,904 |
| 4th Famalicao Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,363 |
| 3rd Famalicao Open | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,766 |
| Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,663 |
| 2nd Famalicao Open | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 1,349 |
| ch-POR Seniors Rapid | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,700 |
| ch-POR Amateur U1600 | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,227 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vitor Manuel Moreira Carvalho's chess games?
58 games by Vitor Manuel Moreira Carvalho, from Aug 2014 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 Vitor Manuel Moreira Carvalho has played.
What does Vitor Manuel Moreira Carvalho play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Vitor Manuel Moreira Carvalho opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vitor Manuel Moreira Carvalho answers 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Vitor Manuel Moreira Carvalho play as White?
As White, Vitor Manuel Moreira Carvalho's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vitor Manuel Moreira Carvalho play as Black?
As Black, Vitor Manuel Moreira Carvalho most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Vitor Manuel Moreira Carvalho's FIDE rating?
Vitor Manuel Moreira Carvalho is currently rated 1,670 in classical chess, 1,603 in rapid and 1,663 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,684 (May 2024).
How many games has Vitor Manuel Moreira Carvalho played?
Our database contains 58 games by Vitor Manuel Moreira Carvalho, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 7 draws, 29 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vitor Manuel Moreira Carvalho?
58 games by Vitor Manuel Moreira Carvalho 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.