Prepare against Claudio Simao Carvalho Faria Sa
PRT · World #64,215 classical · FIDE ID 1902903
When preparing against Claudio Simao Carvalho Faria Sa, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 23.1% over 26 games.
Our database contains 117 games by Claudio Simao Carvalho Faria Sa, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claudio Simao Carvalho Faria Sa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claudio Simao Carvalho Faria 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 | 1,841 | 1,875 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,892 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,841 | 1,909 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 50 | 18 | 49 | 42.7% |
| As White | 55 | 22 | 7 | 26 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 62 | 28 | 11 | 23 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claudio Simao Carvalho Faria Sa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claudio Simao Carvalho Faria Sa's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Sa usually continues Nc3 (28.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Sa usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Sa usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 37 | 100.0% | 62.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 71.4% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Claudio Simao Carvalho Faria Sa's chess games
All 117 games by Claudio Simao Carvalho Faria Sa in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 50 wins, 18 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 6/3/17 | 23.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Anil Surender | 2,032 | Lisbon Christmas Open | B07 |
| Feb 2017 | Juan Talavera Rodriguez | 2,007 | Lisbon Portugal Open | C12 |
| Sep 2015 | Andre Filipe Nascimento Dionizio | 1,977 | Portugal Open | D42 |
| Apr 2016 | Bruno Andre Leite Martins | 1,922 | Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | C01 |
| Aug 2018 | Antonio Jose Simoes M Horta | 1,912 | Cascais Honor | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR U20 | 2015 | 12 | 6 | 1,736 |
| Lisbon Christmas Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,859 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,117 |
| Portugal Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,833 |
| ch-POR prel | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 1,561 |
| ch-POR U18 | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1,712 |
| Cascais Honor | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,979 |
| 11th Madeira AEJ Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,746 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claudio Simao Carvalho Faria Sa's chess games?
117 games by Claudio Simao Carvalho Faria Sa, from Oct 2007 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 Claudio Simao Carvalho Faria Sa has played.
What does Claudio Simao Carvalho Faria Sa play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Claudio Simao Carvalho Faria Sa opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claudio Simao Carvalho Faria Sa answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Claudio Simao Carvalho Faria Sa play as White?
As White, Claudio Simao Carvalho Faria Sa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claudio Simao Carvalho Faria Sa play as Black?
As Black, Claudio Simao Carvalho Faria Sa most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Claudio Simao Carvalho Faria Sa's FIDE rating?
Claudio Simao Carvalho Faria Sa is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid and 1,841 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,875 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Claudio Simao Carvalho Faria Sa played?
Our database contains 117 games by Claudio Simao Carvalho Faria Sa, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 18 draws, 49 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claudio Simao Carvalho Faria Sa?
117 games by Claudio Simao Carvalho Faria 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.