Prepare against Werton Alvarenga Bastos
Brazil · World #48,504 classical · FIDE ID 2116324
When preparing against Werton Alvarenga Bastos, expect 1.c4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 47.4% over 38 games.
Our database contains 235 games by Werton Alvarenga Bastos, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Werton Alvarenga Bastos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Werton Alvarenga Bastos 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 | 1,899 | 2,090 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 2,085 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,950 | 2,079 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 235 | 122 | 45 | 68 | 51.9% |
| As White | 122 | 62 | 23 | 37 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 113 | 60 | 22 | 31 | 53.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Werton Alvarenga Bastos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Werton Alvarenga Bastos's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 114 | 93.4% | 60.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 93% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Bastos usually continues g3 (53.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bastos usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Bastos usually continues g3 (68.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Bastos usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Bastos usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Bastos usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 93.9% | 58.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 75.5% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 8 | 15.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.4% | 80.0% |
Werton Alvarenga Bastos's chess games
All 235 games by Werton Alvarenga Bastos in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - Jul 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: 122 wins, 45 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 38 | 18/6/14 | 47.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 31 | 19/2/10 | 61.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Neri da Silva Silveira Filho | 2,196 | ch-BRA sf | B22 |
| Oct 2014 | Moacir Canella Bortoloso | 2,190 | 10th American Continental | B35 |
| Dec 2016 | Agostinho Jose Silva Sobrinho | 2,167 | ch-Piaui | D06 |
| Nov 2007 | Cesidio Rocha Monteiro Neto | 2,158 | ch-BRA sf | A37 |
| Aug 2018 | Felipe Soares Damous | 2,126 | 6th Luiz Rego Memorial | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Piaui | 2017 | 47 | 34.5 | 2,143 |
| ch-Teresina | 2024 | 29 | 21.5 | 2,046 |
| Luiz Rego Memorial | 2013 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,107 |
| ch-Piaui final | 2021 | 15 | 5 | 1,740 |
| 10th American Continental | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,139 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,005 |
| ch-BRA sf | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 2,139 |
| ch-Piaui 2014 Final | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 2,121 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sales,Luis Carlos (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Werton Alvarenga Bastos's chess games?
235 games by Werton Alvarenga Bastos, from Nov 2011 to Jul 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 Werton Alvarenga Bastos has played.
What does Werton Alvarenga Bastos play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Werton Alvarenga Bastos opens with 1.c4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Werton Alvarenga Bastos answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Werton Alvarenga Bastos play as White?
As White, Werton Alvarenga Bastos's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (38 games, 47.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (31 games, 61.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (14 games, 64.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Werton Alvarenga Bastos play as Black?
As Black, Werton Alvarenga Bastos most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Werton Alvarenga Bastos's FIDE rating?
Werton Alvarenga Bastos is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid and 1,950 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Werton Alvarenga Bastos played?
Our database contains 235 games by Werton Alvarenga Bastos, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 45 draws, 68 losses (51.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Werton Alvarenga Bastos?
235 games by Werton Alvarenga Bastos 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.