Prepare against Francisco Dantas
Brazil · World #42,930 classical · FIDE ID 2133792
Our database contains 226 games by Francisco Dantas, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Dantas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Dantas 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 | 2,033 | Sep 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 2,011 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,868 | 2,009 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 226 | 112 | 49 | 65 | 49.6% |
| As White | 113 | 66 | 18 | 29 | 58.4% |
| As Black | 113 | 46 | 31 | 36 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Dantas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Dantas's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 16.8% | 55.3% |
| c4 | 12 | 10.6% | 70.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Dantas usually continues c4 (76.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Dantas usually continues c4 (73.9% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Dantas usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Dantas usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Dantas usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Dantas usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 52.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 15 | 23.8% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 12.7% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 76.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 19.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Francisco Dantas's chess games
All 226 games by Francisco Dantas in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 112 wins, 49 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A38 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Marco Antonio H. Asfora | 2,201 | ch-BRA Seniors 65 | E90 |
| May 2013 | Evandro Rodrigues da Silva | 2,177 | 03 Joao Pessoa Open | E01 |
| Jul 2015 | Alberto Manoel Colares D Soares | 2,172 | 5th Joao Pessoa AXCV Open | A04 |
| May 2015 | Tome H. Brasil Torres Galindo | 2,074 | 8th Recife Arraes Memorial | D35 |
| May 2013 | Maximo Valerio Macedo | 2,049 | 17th Fortaleza Alves Mem | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paraiban Open | 2017 | 23 | 12.5 | 1,992 |
| Joao Pessoa U2100 3rd | 2019 | 11 | 10 | 1,991 |
| 6th Pessoense Master | 2020 | 11 | 9 | 1,855 |
| 5th Joao Pessoa Caldas Memorial | 2019 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,889 |
| 6th Joao Pessoa Open | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,686 |
| 5th Recife Arraes Memorial | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,860 |
| ch-Joao Pessoa | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,789 |
| 7th Recife Arraes Memorial | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,979 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Dantas's chess games?
226 games by Francisco Dantas, from Sep 2011 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 Francisco Dantas has played.
What does Francisco Dantas play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Francisco Dantas opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Dantas answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Francisco Dantas play as White?
As White, Francisco Dantas's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Dantas play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Dantas most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Francisco Dantas's FIDE rating?
Francisco Dantas is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid and 1,868 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,033 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Francisco Dantas played?
Our database contains 226 games by Francisco Dantas, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 49 draws, 65 losses (49.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Dantas?
226 games by Francisco Dantas 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.