Prepare against Antonio Villar Marques de Sa
Brazil · World #56,447 classical · FIDE ID 2105322
When preparing against Antonio Villar Marques de Sa, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 54.5% over 22 games.
Our database contains 172 games by Antonio Villar Marques de Sa, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Antonio Villar Marques de Sa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonio Villar Marques de Sa 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 | 1,868 | 2,096 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,796 | 2,048 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,855 | 1,932 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 78 | 44 | 50 | 45.3% |
| As White | 87 | 46 | 21 | 20 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 85 | 32 | 23 | 30 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonio Villar Marques de Sa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonio Villar Marques de Sa's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 100.0% | 64.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 64.9% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Sa usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sa usually continues Nf3 (80.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sa usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 100.0% | 41.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 62.5% | 67.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 31.3% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Antonio Villar Marques de Sa's chess games
All 172 games by Antonio Villar Marques de Sa 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: 78 wins, 44 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Evandro Rodrigues da Silva | 2,187 | Brasilia Oeste Open | B06 |
| Nov 2015 | Davi da Silva Nascimento | 2,136 | Brasilia Championship Open | E00 |
| Apr 2016 | Haroldo Cunha Jr Dos Santos | 2,132 | Brasilia Terraviva Open | C66 |
| Apr 2016 | Sidnei Bissacot Coutinho | 2,101 | Brasilia Terraviva Open | A08 |
| May 2015 | Gabriel Gonzaga Garcia | 2,089 | Brasilia ch-Centro Oeste | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA Amateur | 2016 | 31 | 17.5 | 1,814 |
| ch-BRA Amateur U2000 | 2019 | 27 | 15.5 | 1,876 |
| Brasilia Terraviva Open | 2019 | 26 | 14 | 2,008 |
| Brasilia ch-Centro Oeste | 2017 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,123 |
| ch-Pan American Amateur | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,744 |
| Brasilia Oeste Open | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,079 |
| ch-BRA Seniors 50+ | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,957 |
| Brasilia Viva Open | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonio Villar Marques de Sa's chess games?
172 games by Antonio Villar Marques de Sa, 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 Villar Marques de Sa has played.
What does Antonio Villar Marques de Sa play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Antonio Villar Marques de Sa opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonio Villar Marques de Sa answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Antonio Villar Marques de Sa play as White?
As White, Antonio Villar Marques de Sa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonio Villar Marques de Sa play as Black?
As Black, Antonio Villar Marques de Sa most often plays: Indian Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Antonio Villar Marques de Sa's FIDE rating?
Antonio Villar Marques de Sa is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,796 in rapid and 1,855 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Antonio Villar Marques de Sa played?
Our database contains 172 games by Antonio Villar Marques de Sa, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 44 draws, 50 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonio Villar Marques de Sa?
172 games by Antonio Villar Marques de Sa 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.