Prepare against Amorim Agnelo
IM · AGO · World #26,176 classical · FIDE ID 10100180
Our database contains 140 games by Amorim Agnelo, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Amorim Agnelo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Amorim Agnelo 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 | 2,010 | 2,254 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,073 | 2,216 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,081 | 2,228 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 57 | 32 | 51 | 40.7% |
| As White | 70 | 31 | 14 | 25 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 70 | 26 | 18 | 26 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 61.4% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 24 | 34.3% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Agnelo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Agnelo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Agnelo usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Agnelo usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Agnelo usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …Nc6 (4% of these games) — Agnelo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 73.8% | 53.2% |
| e5 | 8 | 19.0% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.1% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 76.5% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Amorim Agnelo's chess games
All 140 games by Amorim Agnelo 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: 57 wins, 32 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Robert Gwaze | 2,429 | Luanda Open | E15 |
| Nov 2002 | Lorenc Rama | 2,348 | Olympiad-35 | C92 |
| Sep 2011 | Donovan Van den Heever | 2,301 | 10th African Games Open | B89 |
| Aug 2014 | Kevin Denny | 2,261 | Olympiad-41 | E81 |
| May 1998 | Kenny Solomon | 2,240 | Gauteng zt | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa | 2024 | 16 | 7 | 2,139 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,269 |
| SADC U21 | 1996 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,410 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,341 |
| Gauteng zt | 1998 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,435 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,180 |
| Luanda Energias Cup | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,293 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,210 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Amorim Agnelo's chess games?
140 games by Amorim Agnelo, 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 Amorim Agnelo has played.
What does Amorim Agnelo play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Amorim Agnelo opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Amorim Agnelo answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Amorim Agnelo play as White?
As White, Amorim Agnelo's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Amorim Agnelo play as Black?
As Black, Amorim Agnelo most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Amorim Agnelo's FIDE rating?
Amorim Agnelo is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 2,073 in rapid and 2,081 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,254 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Amorim Agnelo played?
Our database contains 140 games by Amorim Agnelo, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 32 draws, 51 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Amorim Agnelo?
140 games by Amorim Agnelo 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.