Prepare against Gilvan Nobrega Dos Santos
Brazil · World #43,245 classical · FIDE ID 2129604
When preparing against Gilvan Nobrega Dos Santos, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 71 games by Gilvan Nobrega Dos Santos, covering Feb 2015 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Gilvan Nobrega Dos Santos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gilvan Nobrega 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 | 1,922 | 1,995 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,964 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,930 | 1,959 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 30 | 14 | 27 | 42.3% |
| As White | 35 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 36 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gilvan Nobrega Dos Santos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gilvan Nobrega Dos Santos's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 45.7% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 10 | 28.6% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 4 | 11.4% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Santos usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Santos usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 41.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 35.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 55.6% |
| f5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
Gilvan Nobrega Dos Santos's chess games
All 71 games by Gilvan Nobrega Dos Santos in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 30 wins, 14 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Gunderam Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Joao Carlos T. C. Soares | 2,053 | 1st Niteroi Open | B73 |
| Sep 2023 | Julio Cesar de Paiva Garcia | 2,034 | 3rd Niteroi Open | B10 |
| Jan 2015 | Jefferson Ryan F Da Silva De Sena | 2,000 | Botafogo Fexerj Open | C78 |
| Jan 2015 | Jose Carlos Mesquita Farias | 1,999 | Botafogo Fexerj Open | B41 |
| Jul 2009 | Leonardo Mano | 1,987 | Rio de Janeiro Estadual Mestres Open | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Niteroi Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,887 |
| 3rd Niteroi Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,879 |
| 4th Niteroi Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,899 |
| 1st Niteroi Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,963 |
| 1st Bom Jesus do Itabapoana Open | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 1,964 |
| ch-Rio de Janeiro Estadual | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,868 |
| Niteroi Carvalho Memorial | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,743 |
| Botafogo Fexerj Open | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 2,088 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gilvan Nobrega Dos Santos's chess games?
71 games by Gilvan Nobrega Dos Santos, from Feb 2015 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 Gilvan Nobrega Dos Santos has played.
What does Gilvan Nobrega Dos Santos play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Gilvan Nobrega Dos Santos opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gilvan Nobrega Dos Santos answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Gilvan Nobrega Dos Santos play as White?
As White, Gilvan Nobrega Dos Santos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Saragossa Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gilvan Nobrega Dos Santos play as Black?
As Black, Gilvan Nobrega Dos Santos most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Gunderam Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Gilvan Nobrega Dos Santos's FIDE rating?
Gilvan Nobrega Dos Santos is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,930 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,995 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Gilvan Nobrega Dos Santos played?
Our database contains 71 games by Gilvan Nobrega Dos Santos, covering Feb 2015 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 14 draws, 27 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gilvan Nobrega Dos Santos?
71 games by Gilvan Nobrega 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.