Prepare against Fabio Manuel dos Santos
DEU · World #137,127 classical · FIDE ID 533009511
When preparing against Fabio Manuel dos Santos, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Fabio Manuel dos Santos, covering Feb 2025 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Fabio Manuel dos Santos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabio Manuel dos Santos 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 | 1,632 | 1,725 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,771 | 1,785 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,690 | 1,705 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 12 | 3 | 20 | 34.3% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 20.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 149 rated games against 145 different opponents, across 17 events in 4 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 | 79 | 27 | 19 | 33 | 34.2% | 1,759 | 1,697 | 5 |
| Rapid | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 38.9% | 1,844 | 1,777 | 2 |
| Blitz | 34 | 14 | 1 | 19 | 41.2% | 1,804 | 1,677 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 69 | 14 | 15 | 40 | 20.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 25 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 52.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 86 | 28 | 22 | 36 | 1,779 | 1,706 |
| 2025 | 45 | 18 | 4 | 23 | 1,801 | 1,699 |
| 2024 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 1,785 | 1,735 |
Where Fabio Manuel dos Santos has played
Germany (9) · Portugal (6) · Czechia (1) · Iceland (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabio Manuel dos Santos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabio Manuel dos Santos's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 65.0% | 42.3% |
| Nc3 | 7 | 35.0% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 42.3% score
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Santos usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Santos usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 35% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Santos usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Santos usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Santos usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Fabio Manuel dos Santos's chess games
All 35 games by Fabio Manuel dos Santos in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2025 - Nov 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, 3 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Fried Fox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Sergey Demyanchuk | 1,931 | 13th Famalicao Open 2026 | C53 |
| Mar 2026 | Emilia Sigurdardottir | 1,435 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | C25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 1-100 | 2026 | 10 | 3 | 1,777 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,678 |
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Rapid | Boards 1-100 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,774 |
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Rapid | Boards 101+ | 2026 | 4 | 3 | – |
| 13th Famalicao Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,888 |
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 101+ | 2026 | 2 | 2 | – |
| Torneio Queima das Fitas 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,726 |
| Maia Chess Open 2026 | U2000 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,546 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabio Manuel dos Santos's chess games?
35 games by Fabio Manuel dos Santos, from Feb 2025 to Nov 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 Manuel dos Santos has played.
What does Fabio Manuel dos Santos play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Fabio Manuel dos Santos opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.Nc3 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabio Manuel dos Santos answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Fabio Manuel dos Santos play as White?
As White, Fabio Manuel dos Santos's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabio Manuel dos Santos play as Black?
As Black, Fabio Manuel dos Santos most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Fabio Manuel dos Santos's FIDE rating?
Fabio Manuel dos Santos is currently rated 1,632 in classical chess, 1,771 in rapid and 1,690 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,725 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Fabio Manuel dos Santos played?
Our database contains 35 games by Fabio Manuel dos Santos, covering Feb 2025 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabio Manuel dos Santos?
35 games by Fabio Manuel dos Santos 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.