Prepare against Antonio Jose Simoes M Horta
PRT · World #51,227 classical · FIDE ID 1916971
When preparing against Antonio Jose Simoes M Horta, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 41 games by Antonio Jose Simoes M Horta, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Antonio Jose Simoes M Horta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonio Jose Simoes M Horta 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 | 1,888 | 1,969 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 1,946 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,896 | 1,941 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 31.7% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonio Jose Simoes M Horta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonio Jose Simoes M Horta's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 61.9% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 19.0% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Horta usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Horta usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Horta usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Horta usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Horta usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Horta usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 83.3% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Antonio Jose Simoes M Horta's chess games
All 41 games by Antonio Jose Simoes M Horta 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: 13 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E65 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Vitor Manuel Vestia Guerra | 2,205 | ch-POR sf | A09 |
| Sep 2009 | Micael Santos | 2,047 | ch-POR sf | E65 |
| Aug 2019 | Rodolfo Manuel Lavrador | 1,840 | Oeiras Honra | C41 |
| Aug 2019 | Carlos Alberto Branco l Aguiar | 1,821 | Oeiras Honra | D35 |
| Aug 2019 | Ruben Jose Melo Santos | 1,722 | Oeiras Honra | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,978 |
| Oeiras Honra | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,865 |
| Cascais Honor | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,803 |
| ch-POR sf | 2009 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,139 |
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1,874 |
| 26th Lisbon Cup | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1,607 |
| chT2-POR Final | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,938 |
| 5th Lisbon Check Mate Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,767 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonio Jose Simoes M Horta's chess games?
41 games by Antonio Jose Simoes M Horta, 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 Jose Simoes M Horta has played.
What does Antonio Jose Simoes M Horta play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Antonio Jose Simoes M Horta opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonio Jose Simoes M Horta answers 1...d6 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games).
What openings does Antonio Jose Simoes M Horta play as White?
As White, Antonio Jose Simoes M Horta's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonio Jose Simoes M Horta play as Black?
As Black, Antonio Jose Simoes M Horta most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Antonio Jose Simoes M Horta's FIDE rating?
Antonio Jose Simoes M Horta is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid and 1,896 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,969 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Antonio Jose Simoes M Horta played?
Our database contains 41 games by Antonio Jose Simoes M Horta, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonio Jose Simoes M Horta?
41 games by Antonio Jose Simoes M Horta 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.