Prepare against Daniel Costa Santana
Brazil · World #46,173 classical · FIDE ID 22730907
Our database contains 34 games by Daniel Costa Santana, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Costa Santana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Costa Santana 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 | 1,909 | 1,909 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,949 | 1,949 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,021 | 2,034 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 52.9% |
| As White | 16 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 68.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Costa Santana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Costa Santana's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 56.3% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 6 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Santana usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Santana usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Santana usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Santana usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Santana usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Santana usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Daniel Costa Santana's chess games
All 34 games by Daniel Costa Santana in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 18 wins, 6 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D71 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Caio Medeiros Poeta | 2,088 | chTA-Paulista | B13 |
| Jun 2022 | Luiz Americo De Paiva Filho | 1,940 | ch-BRA U2000 Amateurs | A06 |
| Feb 2020 | Regina Ribeiro | 1,934 | Sao Paulo Carnaval Open | D02 |
| Dec 2023 | Danilo Palomares Roselli | 1,862 | Osasco Open | A85 |
| Feb 2020 | Jonas Alves Bueno | 1,848 | Sao Paulo Carnaval Open | C89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA U2000 Amateurs | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,908 |
| Sao Paulo Carnaval Open | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,867 |
| Osasco Open | 2023 | 6 | 5 | 1,831 |
| Osasco Carvalho Memorial | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 1,661 |
| 7th Caioba Open | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,699 |
| chTA-Paulista | 2023 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,191 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Costa Santana's chess games?
34 games by Daniel Costa Santana, from Sep 2017 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 Daniel Costa Santana has played.
What does Daniel Costa Santana play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Daniel Costa Santana opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Costa Santana answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Daniel Costa Santana play as White?
As White, Daniel Costa Santana's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Costa Santana play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Costa Santana most often plays: Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Daniel Costa Santana's FIDE rating?
Daniel Costa Santana is currently rated 1,909 in classical chess, 1,949 in rapid and 2,021 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,909 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Daniel Costa Santana played?
Our database contains 34 games by Daniel Costa Santana, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 6 draws, 10 losses (52.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Costa Santana?
34 games by Daniel Costa Santana 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.