Prepare against Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho
FM · Brazil · World #9,476 classical · FIDE ID 2103931
Our database contains 1,239 games by Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho 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 | 2,178 | 2,355 | Jun 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,316 | 2,347 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,147 | 2,348 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,239 | 595 | 389 | 255 | 48.0% |
| As White | 624 | 319 | 195 | 110 | 51.1% |
| As Black | 615 | 276 | 194 | 145 | 44.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho's side.
First moves as White (624 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 480 | 76.9% | 64.7% |
| e4 | 71 | 11.4% | 74.6% |
| Nf3 | 54 | 8.7% | 72.2% |
| c4 | 19 | 3.0% | 73.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Filho usually continues c4 (70.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Filho usually continues c4 (67.7% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Filho usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 74.6% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Filho usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Filho usually continues Nf3 (79.2% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Filho usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (321 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 220 | 68.5% | 61.6% |
| e5 | 38 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 6.5% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 19 | 5.9% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 16 | 5.0% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 121 | 67.2% | 63.2% |
| d5 | 52 | 28.9% | 48.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho's chess games
All 1,239 games by Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 595 wins, 389 draws, 255 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Indian Defense | 101 | 46/34/21 | 45.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 67 | 33/25/9 | 49.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 51 | 25/18/8 | 49.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 38 | 25/5/8 | 65.8% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 33 | 10/15/8 | 30.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 28 | 12/14/2 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 19 | 11/6/2 | 57.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 18 | 15/1/2 | 83.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 94 | 52/15/27 | 55.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 44 | 23/14/7 | 52.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 37 | 23/10/4 | 62.2% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 28 | 16/6/6 | 57.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 27 | 8/11/8 | 29.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 24 | 8/8/8 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 24 | 11/9/4 | 45.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 10/6/6 | 45.5% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2004 | Neuris Delgado Ramirez | 2,557 | 6th Sao Paulo Communic | A46 |
| May 2019 | Felipe de Cresce El Debs | 2,529 | 5th Concordia Open | E18 |
| Jan 2016 | Andres Rodriguez Vila | 2,487 | 2nd Florianopolis Open | A80 |
| Jul 2025 | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | 2,448 | IX SESC Caioba Open | D85 |
| Dec 2019 | Oswaldo Zambrana | 2,445 | 3rd Rio de Janeiro Duchamp Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocos de Caldas Open | 2023 | 40 | 30 | 2,286 |
| ch-Paulista | 2018 | 39 | 28 | 2,318 |
| ch-BRA sf | 2011 | 23 | 13 | 2,203 |
| Caioba Telecom Open | 2018 | 22 | 16.5 | 2,281 |
| Sao Paulo Carnaval Open | 2020 | 21 | 15 | 2,249 |
| Sao Paulo CXSP | 2004 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,416 |
| 18th American Continental | 2025 | 18 | 11 | 2,140 |
| Cuiaba Contaud Open | 2017 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,309 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian (19 games) · Everaldo Matsuura (16 games) · Herman C. Van Riemsdijk (10 games) · Diego Rafael Di Berardino (10 games)
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Where can I find Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho's chess games?
1,239 games by Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho has played.
What does Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho play on the first move as White?
Across 624 games with White in our database, Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho play as White?
As White, Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (101 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (67 games, 49.3% win rate); Catalan (51 games, 49.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 624 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho play as Black?
As Black, Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho most often plays: Sicilian (94 games, 55.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (44 games, 52.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (37 games, 62.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 615 games.
What is Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho's FIDE rating?
Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 2,316 in rapid and 2,147 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,355 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho played?
Our database contains 1,239 games by Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 595 wins, 389 draws, 255 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho?
1,239 games by Alvaro Z. Aranha Filho 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.