Prepare against Afonso Sampaio S P Fernandes
PRT · World #43,159 classical · FIDE ID 1914138
When preparing against Afonso Sampaio S P Fernandes, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 74 games by Afonso Sampaio S P Fernandes, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Afonso Sampaio S P Fernandes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Afonso Sampaio S P Fernandes 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 | 1,921 | 1,929 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,910 | 1,913 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,932 | 1,941 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 41 | 6 | 27 | 55.4% |
| As White | 39 | 31 | 2 | 6 | 79.5% |
| As Black | 35 | 10 | 4 | 21 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Afonso Sampaio S P Fernandes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Afonso Sampaio S P Fernandes's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 89.7% | 80.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 80.0% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues d4 (85.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 38.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Afonso Sampaio S P Fernandes's chess games
All 74 games by Afonso Sampaio S P Fernandes in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 41 wins, 6 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Antonio Pedro Freixial Vasques | 2,232 | POR CupT 1/8f-1/4f | B54 |
| Sep 2014 | Rui Guimaraes | 2,089 | 2nd Famalicao Open | B53 |
| Jul 2015 | Simao Pintor | 2,062 | chT-POR Districts | B50 |
| Mar 2012 | Daniel Bray | 2,041 | ch-POR U18 | B07 |
| Apr 2016 | Dominic Cross | 1,909 | 38th POR Cup | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR prel | 2014 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,842 |
| ch-POR U20 | 2014 | 14 | 9 | 1,759 |
| 6th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,835 |
| 10th St Joao da Madeira Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,641 |
| 2nd Famalicao Open | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 2,137 |
| ch-POR U18 | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 1,991 |
| chT-POR Districts | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1,728 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1,769 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Afonso Sampaio S P Fernandes's chess games?
74 games by Afonso Sampaio S P Fernandes, from May 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 Afonso Sampaio S P Fernandes has played.
What does Afonso Sampaio S P Fernandes play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Afonso Sampaio S P Fernandes opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Afonso Sampaio S P Fernandes answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Afonso Sampaio S P Fernandes play as White?
As White, Afonso Sampaio S P Fernandes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Afonso Sampaio S P Fernandes play as Black?
As Black, Afonso Sampaio S P Fernandes most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Afonso Sampaio S P Fernandes's FIDE rating?
Afonso Sampaio S P Fernandes is currently rated 1,921 in classical chess, 1,910 in rapid and 1,932 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,929 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Afonso Sampaio S P Fernandes played?
Our database contains 74 games by Afonso Sampaio S P Fernandes, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 6 draws, 27 losses (55.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Afonso Sampaio S P Fernandes?
74 games by Afonso Sampaio S P Fernandes 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.