POR · 30 yrs · K=20 · Peak 1675 (Mar 2024, includes FIDE’s rating adjustment)
Best performance: 1705 at GX Alekhine Open da Primavera 2026 (04 a 21/05)(Best of 2026)
Classical rating
1639
FIDE’s November 2026 list. No rated games since, so the live rating is the same.
On FIDE’s list since Jan 2009
How live ratings are calculated
Rating History · Classical
Classical rating 1654 to 1639 over the last 12 months; peak 1675 in March 2024.
Official rating by month
Each month: the rating, its change from the list before, and the rated games FIDE counted.
| List | Classical | Rapid | Blitz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 1639, 0, 0 games | 1578, 0, 0 games | 1639, 0, 0 games |
| Oct 2026 | 1639, 0, 0 games | 1578, 0, 0 games | 1639, 0, 0 games |
| Sep 2026 | 1639, 0, 0 games | 1578, 0, 0 games | 1639, 0, 0 games |
| Aug 2026 | 1639, -2, 7 games | 1578, -9, 3 games | 1639, 5 games |
| Jul 2026 | 1641, -18, 5 games | 1587, 0, 0 games | unrated |
| Jun 2026 | 1659, +8, 7 games | 1587, 0, 0 games | unrated |
| May 2026 | 1651, 0, 0 games | 1587, 0, 0 games | unrated |
| Apr 2026 | 1651, 0, 0 games | 1587, -3, 3 games | unrated |
| Mar 2026 | 1651, -6, 1 game | 1590, -17, 4 games | unrated |
| Feb 2026 | 1657, +12, 1 game | 1607, -23, 4 games | unrated |
| Jan 2026 | 1645, -9, 7 games | 1630, 0, 0 games | unrated |
| Dec 2025 | 1654, 0, 0 games | 1630, 0, 0 games | unrated |
Form · Classical
Longest unbeaten run in 2026: 3 games, May 13 – May 18.
From 113 classical games on record, the latest on Jul 26.
No rated classical games this rating periodsince the NOV26 list (Nov 1, 2026)
| Show games | Last played | Score |
|---|---|---|
| XIII Torneio Internacional Cidade de Famalicão (20 a 26/07/2026) | Prize-money 8000 eurosJul 20 – Jul 26TPR 1665 | 3½/9 |
The live rating moves only when new rated games are played. Until then it matches the published rating.
Best wins · Classical
From 71 rated classical games against rated opponents, 2008–2026
| # | Opponent | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1, | Diogo Freire Lachever, May 2026 · GX Alekhine Open da Primavera 2026 (04 a 21/05) | , 1957 |
| 2, | Gabriel Sousa, Oct 2008 · Torneio de Xadrez Tchigorin | , 1821 |
| 3, | Joao Carlos Macedo Viegas, Dec 2025 · Taça da AX Lisboa 2025/26 | , 1818 |
| 4, | Afonso P N S Santos, Jan 2026 · 47º Taça de Portugal 2025-26 | , 1766 |
| 5, | Ivan-Pi Bicho, Sep 2025 · Torneio de Verao GX Alekhine 2025 - gr. C | , 1705 |
| 6, | Gabriel Coimbra Oliveira, Jun 2026 · CD Lisboa 2025-26: apuramento 2 | , 1628 |
| 7, | Ana Margarida Portugal Do Rato, Apr 2011 · Nacionais de Jovens 2011 - sub16 | , 1618 |
| 8, | Reinaldo Herminio Car Vila Nova, Feb 2009 · GD Carris 2009 | , 1588 |
| 9, | Cesar Roces, Dec 2025 · i Torneio Internacional do GD Cavadas | , 1489 |
| 10, | Norberto Fernandes Santos, Sep 2008 · Torneio da AA Amadora | , 1478 |
Performance rating by year
| Year | Games | Score | Avg opp | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 8½ | 1724 | 1652 |
| 2025 | 14 | 4½ | 1721 | 1588 |
| 2011 | 5 | 1½ | 1674 | 1525 |
| 2010 | 5 | ½ | 1750 | 1384 |
| 2009 | 12 | 2 | 1646 | 1373 |
| 2008 | 14 | 2½ | 1728 | 1466 |
Games count in the month they were played. Each month and year is one performance rating over all of its rated games.
- Jul 2026Swisschess-results.com#3 in 2026Score 3½/9Opp avg 1767Start 1641
- Dec 2025 – Jul 2026Knockoutchess-results.comScore 1/1Opp avg 1766Start 1654
- Nov 2025 – Jul 2026Teamchess-results.com#2 in 2026Score 1/3Opp avg 1802Start 1654
- Jun 2026Swissfederation source#4 in 2026Score 3/6Opp avg 1602Start 1659
- May 2026Swisschess-results.comBest of 2026Score 3/7Opp avg 1755Start 1651
- Dec 2025Swissfederation source#2 in 2025Score 3½/7Opp avg 1683Start 1654
- Sep 2025Round robinfederation sourceBest of 2025Score 2/7Opp avg 1720Start 1675
- Apr 2011Swissfederation sourceBest of 2011Score 3½/7Opp avg 1674Start 1453
- XIII Torneio Internacional Cidade de Famalicão (20 a 26/07/2026) | Prize-money 8000 euros · Jul 2026 · 3½/9
- 47º Taça de Portugal 2025-26 · Dec 2025 – Jul 2026 · 1/1
- Taça da AX Lisboa 2025/26 · Nov 2025 – Jul 2026 · 1/3
- CD Lisboa 2025-26: apuramento 2 · Jun 2026 · 3/6
- GX Alekhine Open da Primavera 2026 (04 a 21/05) · May 2026 · 3/7
- i Torneio Internacional do GD Cavadas · Dec 2025 · 3½/7
- Torneio de Verao GX Alekhine 2025 - gr. C · Sep 2025 · 2/7
- Nacionais de Jovens 2011 - sub16 · Apr 2011 · 3½/7
- Taça de Lisboa - Época de 2009/2010 · Jul 2010 · 0/2
- CN sub-14 · Mar – Apr 2010 · 3½/7
- Campeonato Distrital de Sub-14 · Feb 2010 · 3½/7
- XX Taca de Lisboa · Jan – Jul 2009 · 0/2
- CN Sub-14 · Mar – Apr 2009 · 4/7
- GD Carris 2009 · Feb – Mar 2009 · 1/6
- Distrital de Lisboa de sub-14 · Feb 2009 · 2½/6
- Torneio de Xadrez Tchigorin · Oct 2008 · 2½/7
- Torneio da AA Amadora · Sep 2008 · 1/6
- 3º Open Festival de Evora · Jul 2008 · 1½/5
- Campeonatos Nacionais de Jovens 2007/2008 Sub-12 · Mar 2008 · 4/7
- Campeonato Nacional de Sub-12 · Mar 2007 · 3½/7
World
- #=136598Alf Hotzel1639.0
- #=136598Barrie Wells1639.0
- #=136598Pedro Miguel D Santos Sequeira1639.0
- #=136598Carlos Moes Joaquim1639.0
- #=136598Rui Jorge Nunes Sequeira1639.0
Portugal
- #770Jose Ricardo Costa Gomes1641.0
- #771Andre Ramos Costa1640.0
- #=772Pedro Miguel D Santos Sequeira1639.0
- #=772Rui Jorge Nunes Sequeira1639.0
- #=772Rui Pedro Guerra1639.0
Live rating: FIDE’s November list plus every rated game played since. Not affiliated with FIDE.