Prepare against Abel Cardoso Dos Santos
Brazil · World #50,016 classical · FIDE ID 2159473
When preparing against Abel Cardoso Dos Santos, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 212 games by Abel Cardoso Dos Santos, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Abel Cardoso Dos Santos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Abel Cardoso Dos Santos 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 | 1,893 | 1,930 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,902 | 1,902 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,815 | 1,859 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 212 | 99 | 33 | 80 | 46.7% |
| As White | 108 | 50 | 20 | 38 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 104 | 49 | 13 | 42 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Abel Cardoso Dos Santos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Abel Cardoso Dos Santos's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 105 | 97.2% | 56.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 56.2% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Santos usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Santos usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 46 | 95.8% | 62.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 100.0% | 55.8% |
Abel Cardoso Dos Santos's chess games
All 212 games by Abel Cardoso Dos Santos in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 99 wins, 33 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Vitor Luis De Jesus Silverio | 2,143 | Brazil Chess - Floripa | C88 |
| Feb 2021 | Tiago Batista Oliveira | 2,062 | Goiania Open | B03 |
| Sep 2022 | Angelo Bil Ramos | 2,003 | 2nd Niteroi Open | E91 |
| Jun 2022 | Luiz Americo De Paiva Filho | 1,940 | ch-BRA U2000 Amateurs | C28 |
| Feb 2020 | Apolo De Souza Sa | 1,932 | Goiania FEXEG Cup | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 1,755 |
| Goiania FEXEG Cup | 2020 | 10 | 6 | 1,770 |
| Jatai Goias Open | 2022 | 10 | 7 | 1,806 |
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,999 |
| Goiania Gomes Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,797 |
| ch-Goiania Regional U2000 | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 1,886 |
| Sao Paulo Sampa Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,800 |
| 2nd Niteroi Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 2,013 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Victor Labussiere (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Abel Cardoso Dos Santos's chess games?
212 games by Abel Cardoso Dos Santos, from Sep 2014 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 Abel Cardoso Dos Santos has played.
What does Abel Cardoso Dos Santos play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Abel Cardoso Dos Santos opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Abel Cardoso Dos Santos answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Abel Cardoso Dos Santos play as White?
As White, Abel Cardoso Dos Santos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Abel Cardoso Dos Santos play as Black?
As Black, Abel Cardoso Dos Santos most often plays: English Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Abel Cardoso Dos Santos's FIDE rating?
Abel Cardoso Dos Santos is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess, 1,902 in rapid and 1,815 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,930 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Abel Cardoso Dos Santos played?
Our database contains 212 games by Abel Cardoso Dos Santos, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 33 draws, 80 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Abel Cardoso Dos Santos?
212 games by Abel Cardoso Dos Santos 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.