Prepare against Fabson Barbosa Palhano
Brazil · World #42,879 classical · FIDE ID 2133822
When preparing against Fabson Barbosa Palhano, expect 1.c4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 87 games by Fabson Barbosa Palhano, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Fabson Barbosa Palhano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabson Barbosa Palhano 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 | 1,922 | 2,007 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 2,020 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 1,984 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 36 | 18 | 33 | 41.4% |
| As White | 44 | 19 | 7 | 18 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 43 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabson Barbosa Palhano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabson Barbosa Palhano's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 31 | 70.5% | 53.2% |
| d4 | 7 | 15.9% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 11.4% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 70% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Palhano usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Palhano usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Palhano usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Palhano usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Palhano usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 29.4% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 53.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Fabson Barbosa Palhano's chess games
All 87 games by Fabson Barbosa Palhano in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Aug 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: 36 wins, 18 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Evandro Rodrigues da Silva | 2,168 | 3rd Joao Pessoa Open | A25 |
| Mar 2018 | Mario Correia | 2,102 | 9th Joao Pessoa Fischer Memorial | D02 |
| Jun 2011 | Maximo Valerio Macedo | 2,085 | 4th Recife Arraes Memorial | A05 |
| Jun 2011 | Andre Felipe De Lima Cardoso | 1,993 | 4th Recife Arraes Memorial | A49 |
| Aug 2011 | Alexandre Soares de Macedo | 1,940 | ch-Paraiban Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paraiban Open | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 1,975 |
| 1st Campina Grande | 2019 | 10 | 8 | 2,135 |
| 2nd Joao Pessoa de Assis Memorial | 2011 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,806 |
| 4th Recife Arraes Memorial | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,045 |
| 7th Joao Pessoa Fischer Memorial | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,934 |
| 2nd Joao Pessoa Fischer Memorial | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,928 |
| ch-Paraibano sf | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,923 |
| 9th Joao Pessoa Fischer Memorial | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,049 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabson Barbosa Palhano's chess games?
87 games by Fabson Barbosa Palhano, from Sep 2011 to Aug 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 Fabson Barbosa Palhano has played.
What does Fabson Barbosa Palhano play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Fabson Barbosa Palhano opens with 1.c4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabson Barbosa Palhano answers 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Fabson Barbosa Palhano play as White?
As White, Fabson Barbosa Palhano's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabson Barbosa Palhano play as Black?
As Black, Fabson Barbosa Palhano most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Fabson Barbosa Palhano's FIDE rating?
Fabson Barbosa Palhano is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,007 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Fabson Barbosa Palhano played?
Our database contains 87 games by Fabson Barbosa Palhano, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 18 draws, 33 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabson Barbosa Palhano?
87 games by Fabson Barbosa Palhano 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.