Prepare against Diogo Alho
FM · Cape Verde · World #7,654 classical · FIDE ID 1901559
When preparing against Diogo Alho, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 80.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 141 games by Diogo Alho, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 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 | 2,223 | 2,312 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,156 | 2,278 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 78 | 19 | 44 | 55.3% |
| As White | 71 | 41 | 13 | 17 | 57.7% |
| As Black | 70 | 37 | 6 | 27 | 52.9% |
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 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 85.9% | 68.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 9.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 68.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Alho usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Alho usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Alho usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Alho usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Alho usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Alho usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 40.5% | 46.7% |
| g6 | 10 | 27.0% | 85.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 13.5% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.1% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.4% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 64.3% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Diogo Alho's chess games
All 141 games by Diogo Alho in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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, 19 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 12/1/2 | 80.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 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 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,089 |
| ch-CPV | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 2,031 |
| 2nd Coimbra Classics | 2003 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,249 |
| Lisbon Masters | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,209 |
| ch-POR qual | 2011 | 8 | 6 | 2,180 |
| ch-POR prel | 2007 | 8 | 6 | 2,364 |
| 4th Figueira da Foz Open | 2007 | 8 | 5 | 2,461 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Diogo Alho's chess games?
141 games by Diogo Alho, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 71 games with White in our database, Diogo Alho opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Diogo Alho answers 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Diogo Alho play as White?
As White, Diogo Alho's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 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 (15 games, 80.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Diogo Alho's FIDE rating?
Diogo Alho is currently rated 2,212 in classical chess, 2,223 in rapid and 2,156 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Diogo Alho played?
Our database contains 141 games by Diogo Alho, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 19 draws, 44 losses (55.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Diogo Alho?
141 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.