Prepare against Vitor Morais
PRT · World #55,427 classical · FIDE ID 1900552
When preparing against Vitor Morais, expect 1.e4 in 31% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 858 games by Vitor Morais, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vitor Morais's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vitor Morais 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 | 1,872 | 2,177 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 2,081 | Feb 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,989 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 858 | 315 | 197 | 346 | 36.7% |
| As White | 432 | 170 | 102 | 160 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 426 | 145 | 95 | 186 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vitor Morais's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vitor Morais's side.
First moves as White (432 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 135 | 31.3% | 44.8% |
| Nf3 | 101 | 23.4% | 63.4% |
| d4 | 91 | 21.1% | 52.2% |
| b3 | 48 | 11.1% | 39.6% |
| c4 | 38 | 8.8% | 48.7% |
| Nc3 | 18 | 4.2% | 38.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 44.8% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Morais usually continues Nf3 (44.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Morais usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Morais usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 63.4% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Morais usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Morais usually continues g3 (60.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Morais usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 122 | 56.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 40 | 18.4% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 9.7% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 14 | 6.5% | 32.1% |
| g6 | 12 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 84 | 67.7% | 36.3% |
| d5 | 26 | 21.0% | 44.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.2% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Vitor Morais's chess games
All 858 games by Vitor Morais in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 315 wins, 197 draws, 346 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 48 | 11/16/21 | 22.9% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 42 | 19/13/10 | 45.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 39 | 19/11/9 | 48.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 33 | 13/9/11 | 39.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 30 | 9/9/12 | 30.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 42 | 15/11/16 | 35.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 38 | 17/5/16 | 44.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 25 | 14/4/7 | 56.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 21 | 6/3/12 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 3/6/9 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| A34 | English Opening | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2001 | Aleksa Strikovic | 2,493 | 43rd chT-POR | B43 |
| Jan 1994 | Rui Damaso | 2,435 | chT-POR | D45 |
| Jan 1994 | Antonio Frois | 2,385 | chT-POR | B25 |
| Sep 2007 | Diego Guerra Bastida | 2,370 | 15th Albacete Open | B07 |
| Aug 2001 | Francisco D Garcia Albarracin | 2,369 | Lisbon Open | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Honra | 2016 | 53 | 20.5 | 1,950 |
| ch-Lisbon | 2002 | 53 | 34 | 2,264 |
| chT-POR | 2014 | 43 | 17.5 | 2,209 |
| ch-POR prel | 2015 | 40 | 21.5 | 1,984 |
| ch-POR | 2010 | 27 | 9 | 2,103 |
| Lisbon Open | 2001 | 22 | 11 | 2,233 |
| Portuguese Honra | 2022 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,805 |
| Lisbon Masters B | 1996 | 17 | 5 | 2,025 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Luis Sousa Reis (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vitor Morais's chess games?
858 games by Vitor Morais, from Apr 2003 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 Vitor Morais has played.
What does Vitor Morais play on the first move as White?
Across 432 games with White in our database, Vitor Morais opens with 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vitor Morais answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Vitor Morais play as White?
As White, Vitor Morais's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (48 games, 22.9% win rate); Réti Opening (42 games, 45.2% win rate); English Opening (39 games, 48.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 432 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vitor Morais play as Black?
As Black, Vitor Morais most often plays: Pirc Defense (42 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (25 games, 56.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 426 games.
What is Vitor Morais's FIDE rating?
Vitor Morais is currently rated 1,872 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Vitor Morais played?
Our database contains 858 games by Vitor Morais, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 315 wins, 197 draws, 346 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vitor Morais?
858 games by Vitor Morais 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.