Prepare against Helio Tsutomu Saito
Brazil · World #91,247 classical · FIDE ID 2158256
When preparing against Helio Tsutomu Saito, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (39%).
Our database contains 101 games by Helio Tsutomu Saito, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helio Tsutomu Saito's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helio Tsutomu Saito 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 | 1,755 | 1,773 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,678 | 1,730 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 40 | 11 | 50 | 39.6% |
| As White | 52 | 21 | 8 | 23 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 49 | 19 | 3 | 27 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helio Tsutomu Saito's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helio Tsutomu Saito's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 76.9% | 48.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 6 | 11.5% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Saito usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Saito usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Saito usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Saito usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Saito usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Saito usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 86.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 38.9% | 57.1% |
| f5 | 6 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Helio Tsutomu Saito's chess games
All 101 games by Helio Tsutomu Saito in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 40 wins, 11 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Jorge Luiz Rodrigues Pereira | 1,958 | Mogi das Cruzes Open 08 | B33 |
| Oct 2012 | Aroldo Hiroiuqui Hara | 1,957 | Sao Bernardo do Campo Open | A80 |
| Oct 2015 | Paulino Ng | 1,911 | Sao Paulo Consciencia Open 6th | A45 |
| May 2016 | Guilherme de Araujo Cirilo | 1,902 | 8th Sao Paulo Gansl Open | B35 |
| Apr 2017 | Waldomiro Carlos Almeida Junior | 1,869 | 6th Sao Paulo Open B U2050 | E17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA Amateur U1800 | 2019 | 19 | 7 | 1,444 |
| Sao Bernardo do Campo Open | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 1,869 |
| Mogi das Cruzes Open 08 | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,792 |
| Mogi das Cruzes | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,752 |
| Mogi das Cruzes Open 09 | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1,609 |
| ch-BRA Amateur | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,850 |
| 8th Sao Paulo Gansl Open | 2016 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,941 |
| 6th Sao Paulo Open B U2050 | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,937 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helio Tsutomu Saito's chess games?
101 games by Helio Tsutomu Saito, from Aug 2012 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 Helio Tsutomu Saito has played.
What does Helio Tsutomu Saito play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Helio Tsutomu Saito opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.f4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helio Tsutomu Saito answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Helio Tsutomu Saito play as White?
As White, Helio Tsutomu Saito's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helio Tsutomu Saito play as Black?
As Black, Helio Tsutomu Saito most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Helio Tsutomu Saito's FIDE rating?
Helio Tsutomu Saito is currently rated 1,755 in classical chess, 1,678 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,773 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Helio Tsutomu Saito played?
Our database contains 101 games by Helio Tsutomu Saito, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 11 draws, 50 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helio Tsutomu Saito?
101 games by Helio Tsutomu Saito 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.