Prepare against Diogo Alho
FM · Cape Verde · World #7,627 classical · FIDE ID 1901559
Our database contains 131 games by Diogo Alho, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Diogo Alho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Diogo Alho 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 | 2,212 | 2,303 | Feb 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,279 | 2,312 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,209 | 2,278 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 74 | 18 | 39 | 56.5% |
| As White | 67 | 39 | 12 | 16 | 58.2% |
| As Black | 64 | 35 | 6 | 23 | 54.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Diogo Alho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Diogo Alho's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 86.6% | 67.2% |
| c4 | 6 | 9.0% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 67.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Alho usually continues c4 (71.1% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Alho usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Alho usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Alho usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Alho usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Alho usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 38.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 10 | 27.8% | 85.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 13.9% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.3% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Diogo Alho's chess games
All 131 games by Diogo Alho 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, 18 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 11/1/2 | 78.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Luis Galego | 2,530 | 4th Figueira da Foz Open | E61 |
| Nov 2007 | Krasimir Rusev | 2,479 | 4th Figueira da Foz Open | E32 |
| Sep 2024 | Andres Rodriguez Vila | 2,417 | Olympiad-45 | C00 |
| Jan 2005 | Antonio Frois | 2,349 | 1st Torres Novas | C00 |
| Aug 2007 | Vladimiro Pina | 2,278 | ch-POR prel | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,276 |
| ch-CPV | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 2,031 |
| 2nd Coimbra Classics | 2003 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,249 |
| Lisbon Masters | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,209 |
| 1st Torres Novas | 2005 | 8 | 3 | 2,250 |
| 4th Figueira da Foz Open | 2007 | 8 | 5 | 2,461 |
| ch-POR qual | 2011 | 8 | 6 | 2,180 |
| ch-POR prel | 2007 | 8 | 6 | 2,364 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Diogo Alho's chess games?
131 games by Diogo Alho, 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 Diogo Alho has played.
What does Diogo Alho play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Diogo Alho opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Diogo Alho answers 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...g6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Diogo Alho play as White?
As White, Diogo Alho's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Diogo Alho play as Black?
As Black, Diogo Alho most often plays: Modern Defense (14 games, 78.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Diogo Alho's FIDE rating?
Diogo Alho is currently rated 2,212 in classical chess, 2,279 in rapid and 2,209 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Diogo Alho played?
Our database contains 131 games by Diogo Alho, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 18 draws, 39 losses (56.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Diogo Alho?
131 games by Diogo Alho 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.