Prepare against Fabio Costa Alegre
São Tomé & Príncipe · World #29,957 classical · FIDE ID 16900219
When preparing against Fabio Costa Alegre, expect 1.c4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 42 games by Fabio Costa Alegre, covering Dec 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Fabio Costa Alegre's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabio Costa Alegre 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 | 1,987 | 1,987 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,904 | 1,904 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 1,998 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 38.1% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabio Costa Alegre's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabio Costa Alegre's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 10 | 45.5% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 18.2% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 45.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Alegre usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Alegre usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Alegre usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Alegre usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Alegre usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Alegre usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 72.7% | 68.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Fabio Costa Alegre's chess games
All 42 games by Fabio Costa Alegre in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - 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: 16 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Colin Pace | 2,159 | Olympiad-44 | B70 |
| Apr 2022 | Joao Francisco Silva Sousa | 1,978 | Queima das Fitas Open | E60 |
| Sep 2026 | Jerome MBOULA MBOUMBA | 1,812 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A45 |
| Sep 2026 | Mohamed Abdou | 1,806 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | E76 |
| Aug 2021 | Niasse Abdoulaye | 1,788 | Online Olympiad Div4 D | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,131 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,121 |
| Queima das Fitas Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,937 |
| Online Olym Div4 E | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,667 |
| Online Olympiad Div4 D | 2021 | 5 | 4 | 1,805 |
| ch-African U20 | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,559 |
| chT-POR | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 2,242 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 88+ | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabio Costa Alegre's chess games?
42 games by Fabio Costa Alegre, from Dec 2019 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 Fabio Costa Alegre has played.
What does Fabio Costa Alegre play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Fabio Costa Alegre opens with 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabio Costa Alegre answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Fabio Costa Alegre play as White?
As White, Fabio Costa Alegre's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabio Costa Alegre play as Black?
As Black, Fabio Costa Alegre most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Fabio Costa Alegre's FIDE rating?
Fabio Costa Alegre is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess, 1,904 in rapid and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,987 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Fabio Costa Alegre played?
Our database contains 42 games by Fabio Costa Alegre, covering Dec 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabio Costa Alegre?
42 games by Fabio Costa Alegre 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.