Prepare against Domingos Paulino
FM · AGO · World #18,404 classical · FIDE ID 10104186
When preparing against Domingos Paulino, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 32 games by Domingos Paulino, covering Jan 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Domingos Paulino's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Domingos Paulino 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 | 2,072 | 2,203 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,055 | 2,199 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,982 | 2,064 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 37.5% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 42.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2014-2026): 281 rated games against 215 different opponents, across 44 events in 7 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 129 | 50 | 45 | 34 | 38.8% | 2,040 | 2,072 | 11 |
| Rapid | 91 | 56 | 19 | 16 | 61.5% | 1,852 | 2,022 | 19 |
| Blitz | 53 | 31 | 6 | 16 | 58.5% | 1,904 | 1,951 | 12 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 76 | 16 | 28 | 32 | 21.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 168 | 96 | 37 | 35 | 57.1% |
Wins over titled players: 11 vs FM · 8 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 5 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 37 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45 | 27 | 9 | 9 | 1,856 | 2,005 |
| 2025 | 31 | 21 | 5 | 5 | 1,814 | 2,007 |
| 2024 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1,985 | 1,885 |
| 2023 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2,123 | 2,034 |
| 2022 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1,803 | 1,912 |
| 2021 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2,022 | 2,089 |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1,735 | 2,055 |
| 2019 | 37 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 2,037 | 2,024 |
| 2018 | 52 | 24 | 9 | 19 | 1,932 | 1,932 |
| 2017 | 25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 2,044 | 2,111 |
| 2016 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2,056 | 2,190 |
| 2015 | 26 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 2,134 | 2,211 |
| 2014 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1,889 | 2,107 |
Where Domingos Paulino has played
Portugal (18) · Angola (17) · Spain (4) · Brazil (2) · Madagascar (1) · Mauritius (1) · Zambia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Domingos Paulino's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Domingos Paulino's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 66.7% | 45.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 27.8% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Paulino usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Paulino usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Paulino usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 80.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Paulino usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Paulino usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Paulino usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Domingos Paulino's chess games
All 32 games by Domingos Paulino in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - Oct 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: 12 wins, 12 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Joseph Mwale | 2,281 | Antananarivo zt 4.3 | E05 |
| Jul 2023 | Joao Simoes | 2,178 | Luanda Energias Cup | E38 |
| Jun 2017 | Joao Manuel Do Santos Julio | 2,157 | Livingstone FIDE zt 4.3 | D36 |
| Jun 2017 | Lyndon Bouah | 2,130 | Livingstone FIDE zt 4.3 | E44 |
| Jul 2023 | Josemar Cabingano | 2,017 | Luanda Energias Cup | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luanda Energias Cup | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 2,037 |
| 13th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,013 |
| Rio de Janeiro Open | 2022 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,042 |
| Livingstone FIDE zt 4.3 | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 2,337 |
| Antananarivo zt 4.3 | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 2,179 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Domingos Paulino's chess games?
32 games by Domingos Paulino, from Jan 2015 to Oct 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 Domingos Paulino has played.
What does Domingos Paulino play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Domingos Paulino opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Domingos Paulino answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Domingos Paulino play as White?
As White, Domingos Paulino's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Domingos Paulino play as Black?
As Black, Domingos Paulino most often plays: Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Domingos Paulino's FIDE rating?
Domingos Paulino is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 2,055 in rapid and 1,982 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Domingos Paulino played?
Our database contains 32 games by Domingos Paulino, covering Jan 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 12 draws, 8 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Domingos Paulino?
32 games by Domingos Paulino 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.