Prepare against Antonio Antunes
GM · PRT · World #673 classical · FIDE ID 1900013
Our database contains 618 games by Antonio Antunes, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Antonio Antunes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonio 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 | 2,488 | 2,496 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 618 | 249 | 221 | 148 | 40.3% |
| As White | 311 | 145 | 98 | 68 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 307 | 104 | 123 | 80 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonio Antunes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonio Antunes's side.
First moves as White (311 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 152 | 48.9% | 66.4% |
| e4 | 133 | 42.8% | 59.0% |
| d4 | 26 | 8.4% | 55.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 49% of White games, 66.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Antunes usually continues c4 (66.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Antunes usually continues d4 (79.4% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Antunes usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Antunes usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Antunes usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Antunes usually continues d3 (70.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 89 | 62.7% | 50.6% |
| e5 | 41 | 28.9% | 40.2% |
| c6 | 10 | 7.0% | 65.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 103 | 92.8% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 6.3% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Antonio Antunes's chess games
All 618 games by Antonio Antunes 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: 249 wins, 221 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 57 | 27/22/8 | 47.4% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 33 | 14/14/5 | 42.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 11/2/8 | 52.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 47 | 12/21/14 | 25.5% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 45 | 20/19/6 | 44.4% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 20 | 3/9/8 | 15.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1988 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,665 | Olympiad-28 | B31 |
| Sep 1996 | Judit Polgar | 2,665 | Olympiad-32 | B36 |
| Jan 1995 | Anthony Miles | 2,615 | 13th Andorra Open | D25 |
| Jan 1994 | Alexey Vyzmanavin | 2,610 | Tilburg | A87 |
| Jan 1996 | Viktor Bologan | 2,590 | Hoogovens-B | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POR | 1998 | 34 | 28 | 2,552 |
| Seville Open | 1994 | 34 | 23.5 | 2,599 |
| Capablanca Memorial B | 1994 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,503 |
| Santa Clara | 1991 | 26 | 11.5 | 2,411 |
| Capablanca Memorial A | 1991 | 24 | 9 | 2,365 |
| ch-POR | 1984 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,334 |
| Bayamo | 1991 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,457 |
| Aceimar Open | 1995 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,627 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonio Antunes's chess games?
618 games by Antonio Antunes, 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 Antonio Antunes has played.
What does Antonio Antunes play on the first move as White?
Across 311 games with White in our database, Antonio Antunes opens with 1.Nf3 (49% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonio Antunes answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Antonio Antunes play as White?
As White, Antonio Antunes's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (57 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (21 games, 52.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 311 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonio Antunes play as Black?
As Black, Antonio Antunes most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (47 games, 25.5% win rate); Slav Defense (45 games, 44.4% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 307 games.
What is Antonio Antunes's FIDE rating?
Antonio Antunes is currently rated 2,488 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,496 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Antonio Antunes played?
Our database contains 618 games by Antonio Antunes, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 249 wins, 221 draws, 148 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonio Antunes?
618 games by Antonio 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.