Prepare against Antonio Americo Tavares
PRT · World #52,549 classical · FIDE ID 1903934
When preparing against Antonio Americo Tavares, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%).
Our database contains 35 games by Antonio Americo Tavares, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Antonio Americo Tavares's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonio Americo Tavares 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 | 1,883 | 2,035 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 1,980 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 1,968 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 31.4% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonio Americo Tavares's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonio Americo Tavares's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 93.3% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Tavares usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Tavares usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (29% of these games) — Tavares usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Tavares usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
Antonio Americo Tavares's chess games
All 35 games by Antonio Americo Tavares in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2001 | Miguel Babo | 2,076 | ch-POR57 | A48 |
| Jul 2015 | Andre Filipe Tempero Pinto | 2,055 | chT-POR Districts | A07 |
| Sep 2001 | Guilherme Gaboleiro | 2,000 | ch-POR57 | A41 |
| Mar 2018 | Mario Morais | 1,994 | ch-POR Seniors 50 | A46 |
| Jul 2011 | Carlos Manuel Lopes Nascimento | 1,984 | chT3-POR Final | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR57 | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 1,885 |
| ch-POR sf | 1998 | 8 | 4 | 2,078 |
| ch-POR Seniors 50 | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,848 |
| ch-POR Seniors 50+ | 2016 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,897 |
| chT3-POR Final | 2011 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,940 |
| chT-POR Districts | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 2,040 |
| POR Cup 39th | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,809 |
| POR-CupT 1/8-1/4 final | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,729 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonio Americo Tavares's chess games?
35 games by Antonio Americo Tavares, from Oct 2008 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 Antonio Americo Tavares has played.
What does Antonio Americo Tavares play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Antonio Americo Tavares opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonio Americo Tavares answers 1...d6 (60% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Antonio Americo Tavares play as White?
As White, Antonio Americo Tavares's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonio Americo Tavares play as Black?
As Black, Antonio Americo Tavares most often plays: Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Antonio Americo Tavares's FIDE rating?
Antonio Americo Tavares is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,035 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Antonio Americo Tavares played?
Our database contains 35 games by Antonio Americo Tavares, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonio Americo Tavares?
35 games by Antonio Americo Tavares 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.