Prepare against Antonio P Santos
FM · PRT · World #13,728 classical · FIDE ID 1900161
When preparing against Antonio P Santos, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 942 games by Antonio P Santos, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Antonio P Santos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonio P Santos 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 | 2,120 | 2,344 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,080 | 2,277 | Sep 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,015 | 2,236 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 942 | 343 | 147 | 452 | 36.4% |
| As White | 464 | 184 | 78 | 202 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 478 | 159 | 69 | 250 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonio P Santos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonio P Santos's side.
First moves as White (464 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 459 | 98.9% | 48.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Santos usually continues c4 (46.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Santos usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Santos usually continues c4 (31.6% score)
- 1.g3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Santos usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Santos usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 226 | 95.0% | 44.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.1% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.1% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 92 | 71.9% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 29 | 22.7% | 32.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Antonio P Santos's chess games
All 942 games by Antonio P Santos in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 343 wins, 147 draws, 452 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 56 | 25/11/20 | 44.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 43 | 19/5/19 | 44.2% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 37 | 15/3/19 | 40.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 35 | 13/9/13 | 37.1% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 33 | 10/9/14 | 30.3% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 29 | 13/3/13 | 44.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 28 | 6/8/14 | 21.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 26 | 8/8/10 | 30.8% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 56 | 19/8/29 | 33.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 52 | 15/7/30 | 28.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 33 | 7/7/19 | 21.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 29 | 6/6/17 | 20.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 13/3/13 | 44.8% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 5/4/14 | 21.7% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 20 | 3/1/16 | 15.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 4/1/13 | 22.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 18 | 4/3/11 | 22.2% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Narayanan Rajeswari Visakh | 2,552 | 49th La Roda Open | D37 |
| Sep 2014 | David C Smerdon | 2,512 | 2nd Famalicao Open | B22 |
| Nov 2015 | Oleg M Romanishin | 2,474 | 9th Figueira da Foz Open | A11 |
| Nov 2006 | Diogo Fernando | 2,465 | Barreiro Mestres | E38 |
| Sep 2009 | Ruben Pereira | 2,447 | ch-POR | C16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 330 | 116.5 | 2,049 |
| ch-POR | 2023 | 44 | 17.5 | 2,204 |
| Lisbon Masters | 2014 | 36 | 21.5 | 2,340 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 30 | 15 | 2,106 |
| chT-POR | 2017 | 30 | 12 | 2,259 |
| Portuguese Masters | 2018 | 27 | 11.5 | 2,178 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 21 | 3 | 1,862 |
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2019 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,131 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Paulo Dias (18 games) · Vasco Diogo (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonio P Santos's chess games?
942 games by Antonio P Santos, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 P Santos has played.
What does Antonio P Santos play on the first move as White?
Across 464 games with White in our database, Antonio P Santos opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonio P Santos answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Antonio P Santos play as White?
As White, Antonio P Santos's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (56 games, 44.6% win rate); Catalan (43 games, 44.2% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 40.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 464 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonio P Santos play as Black?
As Black, Antonio P Santos most often plays: Sicilian (56 games, 33.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (52 games, 28.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (33 games, 21.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 478 games.
What is Antonio P Santos's FIDE rating?
Antonio P Santos is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess, 2,080 in rapid and 2,015 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,344 (May 2011).
How many games has Antonio P Santos played?
Our database contains 942 games by Antonio P Santos, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 343 wins, 147 draws, 452 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonio P Santos?
942 games by Antonio P Santos 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.