Prepare against Andre Rafael Antunes
PRT · World #83,289 classical · FIDE ID 1936328
When preparing against Andre Rafael Antunes, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Andre Rafael Antunes, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andre Rafael Antunes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andre Rafael Antunes 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 | 1,779 | 1,801 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,696 | 1,718 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,722 | 1,722 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 31.6% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andre Rafael Antunes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andre Rafael Antunes's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 57.9% | 45.5% |
| b3 | 4 | 21.1% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 45.5% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Antunes usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Antunes usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Antunes usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 21% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Antunes usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Antunes usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Antunes usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Andre Rafael Antunes's chess games
All 38 games by Andre Rafael Antunes in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E71 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Duarte Lages | 1,573 | Lisbon Portugal Open | B32 |
| Sep 2015 | Alexandre Ribeiro Abreu | 1,342 | Portugal Open | A03 |
| Aug 2015 | Domingos Antonio M Martins | 1,291 | Portugal Open | B21 |
| Mar 2018 | Manuel Joao Costa S C Barata | 1,249 | ch-POR U16 | A01 |
| Mar 2018 | Ana Antunes | 1,213 | ch-POR U16 | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR U14 | 2016 | 14 | 6 | 1,278 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,661 |
| Portugal Open | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,389 |
| ch-POR U16 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,655 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andre Rafael Antunes's chess games?
38 games by Andre Rafael Antunes, from Nov 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 Andre Rafael Antunes has played.
What does Andre Rafael Antunes play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Andre Rafael Antunes opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.b3 (21% of games), 1.f4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andre Rafael Antunes answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (100% of games).
What openings does Andre Rafael Antunes play as White?
As White, Andre Rafael Antunes's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andre Rafael Antunes play as Black?
As Black, Andre Rafael Antunes most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Andre Rafael Antunes's FIDE rating?
Andre Rafael Antunes is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess, 1,696 in rapid and 1,722 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,801 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Andre Rafael Antunes played?
Our database contains 38 games by Andre Rafael Antunes, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andre Rafael Antunes?
38 games by Andre Rafael Antunes 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.