Prepare against Catarino Domingos
IM · AGO · World #11,314 classical · FIDE ID 10100253
Our database contains 171 games by Catarino Domingos, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Catarino Domingos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Catarino Domingos 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 | 2,150 | 2,282 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,251 | 2,268 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,232 | 2,268 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 74 | 46 | 51 | 43.3% |
| As White | 87 | 39 | 23 | 25 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 84 | 35 | 23 | 26 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Catarino Domingos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Catarino Domingos's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 39.1% | 51.5% |
| d4 | 33 | 37.9% | 60.6% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 23.0% | 65.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Domingos usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Domingos usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Domingos usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Domingos usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Domingos usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Domingos usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 43.5% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 19 | 41.3% | 42.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 61.9% | 65.4% |
| d5 | 8 | 38.1% | 68.8% |
Catarino Domingos's chess games
All 171 games by Catarino Domingos 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: 74 wins, 46 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D46 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Carlos Alejandro Martinez | 2,393 | Olympiad-36 | E70 |
| May 2006 | Carlos Davila | 2,374 | Olympiad-37 | A31 |
| Nov 2002 | Can Arduman | 2,369 | Olympiad-35 | E18 |
| Nov 2005 | Hamed Ismail | 2,353 | ch-Africa | D40 |
| Sep 2001 | Ibrahim Chahrani | 2,337 | ch-Africa | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa | 2018 | 33 | 17.5 | 2,272 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 12 | 4 | 2,286 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,296 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,245 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,235 |
| Luanda Energias Cup | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 2,332 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,278 |
| chT-Africa rapid | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,344 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Catarino Domingos's chess games?
171 games by Catarino Domingos, 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 Catarino Domingos has played.
What does Catarino Domingos play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Catarino Domingos opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Catarino Domingos answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Catarino Domingos play as White?
As White, Catarino Domingos's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Catarino Domingos play as Black?
As Black, Catarino Domingos most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Catarino Domingos's FIDE rating?
Catarino Domingos is currently rated 2,150 in classical chess, 2,251 in rapid and 2,232 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,282 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Catarino Domingos played?
Our database contains 171 games by Catarino Domingos, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 46 draws, 51 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Catarino Domingos?
171 games by Catarino Domingos 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.