Prepare against Ailton Pontes
Brazil · World #53,857 classical · FIDE ID 2110571
Our database contains 105 games by Ailton Pontes, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ailton Pontes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ailton Pontes 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 | 1,878 | 2,011 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 1,959 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 47 | 19 | 39 | 44.8% |
| As White | 53 | 19 | 9 | 25 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 52 | 28 | 10 | 14 | 53.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ailton Pontes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ailton Pontes's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 81.1% | 40.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 13.2% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 40.7% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Pontes usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Pontes usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Pontes usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Pontes usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Pontes usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — Pontes usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 90.5% | 55.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 57.1% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 9 | 42.9% | 83.3% |
Ailton Pontes's chess games
All 105 games by Ailton Pontes in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 47 wins, 19 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 8 | 8/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Luismar Brito | 2,259 | 10th Registro Open | D00 |
| Aug 2006 | William Jorge Froes Yano | 2,214 | Matinhos Aguas Claras Open | C15 |
| Sep 2003 | Ricardo de Amorim Schutt | 2,179 | 7th Sao Paulo Itau Cup | B81 |
| Oct 2003 | Lindolfo Luiz Da Silva | 2,165 | 7th Sao Paulo Itau Cup | B08 |
| Aug 2018 | Herbert Abreu Carvalho | 2,149 | Cananeia U2200 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Maringa Open | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,011 |
| 9th Ribeira Valley Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,003 |
| 10th Registro Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,126 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,893 |
| Sao Paulo Carnaval Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,788 |
| 6th American Continental | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,961 |
| 7th Sao Paulo Itau Cup | 2003 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,218 |
| ch-Paulista final | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 2,073 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ailton Pontes's chess games?
105 games by Ailton Pontes, from Oct 2004 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 Ailton Pontes has played.
What does Ailton Pontes play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Ailton Pontes opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ailton Pontes answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Ailton Pontes play as White?
As White, Ailton Pontes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ailton Pontes play as Black?
As Black, Ailton Pontes most often plays: London System (8 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Ailton Pontes's FIDE rating?
Ailton Pontes is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,011 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Ailton Pontes played?
Our database contains 105 games by Ailton Pontes, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 19 draws, 39 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ailton Pontes?
105 games by Ailton Pontes 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.