Prepare against Dos Santos,Rodrigo Mello
Brazil · World #42,237 classical · FIDE ID 2138212
Our database contains 95 games by Dos Santos,Rodrigo Mello, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dos Santos,Rodrigo Mello's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dos Santos,Rodrigo Mello 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 | 1,925 | 1,997 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 1,964 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 1,969 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 37 | 12 | 46 | 38.9% |
| As White | 50 | 24 | 7 | 19 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 45 | 13 | 5 | 27 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dos Santos,Rodrigo Mello's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dos Santos,Rodrigo Mello's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 96.0% | 54.2% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Mello usually continues Nf3 (42.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Mello usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Mello usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Mello usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 73.9% | 35.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 93.8% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Dos Santos,Rodrigo Mello's chess games
All 95 games by Dos Santos,Rodrigo Mello in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 37 wins, 12 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Andrey M. Souza Neves | 2,210 | Rio de Janeiro Duchamp Open | A61 |
| Jun 2023 | Acyr Rogerio Calcado | 2,118 | 7th Caioba Open | A08 |
| Dec 2024 | Milagros Tatiana Brizzi | 2,114 | V Duchamp Int Open | C02 |
| Nov 2017 | Alexandre Ferreira Campos | 2,103 | Rio de Janeiro Duchamp Open | C55 |
| Jan 2015 | Marcelo dos Santos Silva | 2,013 | Botafogo Fexerj Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro Duchamp Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,013 |
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,766 |
| Rio de Janeiro Estadual Mestres | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,987 |
| 2nd Rio de Janeiro Duchamp Open | 2018 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,763 |
| 2nd Florianopolis Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,915 |
| 7th Caioba Open | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,045 |
| V Duchamp Int Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,071 |
| ch-Belo Horizonte Mineiro | 2015 | 6 | 1 | 1,464 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dos Santos,Rodrigo Mello's chess games?
95 games by Dos Santos,Rodrigo Mello, from Feb 2015 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 Dos Santos,Rodrigo Mello has played.
What does Dos Santos,Rodrigo Mello play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Dos Santos,Rodrigo Mello opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dos Santos,Rodrigo Mello answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Dos Santos,Rodrigo Mello play as White?
As White, Dos Santos,Rodrigo Mello's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dos Santos,Rodrigo Mello play as Black?
As Black, Dos Santos,Rodrigo Mello most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Dos Santos,Rodrigo Mello's FIDE rating?
Dos Santos,Rodrigo Mello is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,997 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Dos Santos,Rodrigo Mello played?
Our database contains 95 games by Dos Santos,Rodrigo Mello, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 12 draws, 46 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dos Santos,Rodrigo Mello?
95 games by Dos Santos,Rodrigo Mello 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.