Prepare against Hugo Zanotti Mendonca Caetano
Brazil · World #12,324 classical · FIDE ID 2119420
When preparing against Hugo Zanotti Mendonca Caetano, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as White, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 520 games by Hugo Zanotti Mendonca Caetano, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hugo Zanotti Mendonca Caetano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hugo Zanotti Mendonca Caetano 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 | 2,137 | 2,258 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,270 | 2,281 | Dec 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,166 | 2,208 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 520 | 266 | 129 | 125 | 51.2% |
| As White | 258 | 140 | 61 | 57 | 54.3% |
| As Black | 262 | 126 | 68 | 68 | 48.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hugo Zanotti Mendonca Caetano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hugo Zanotti Mendonca Caetano's side.
First moves as White (258 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 252 | 97.7% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.9% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Caetano usually continues c4 (67.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Caetano usually continues c4 (62.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Caetano usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Caetano usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Caetano usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Caetano usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 129 | 96.3% | 60.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 83 | 98.8% | 62.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Hugo Zanotti Mendonca Caetano's chess games
All 520 games by Hugo Zanotti Mendonca Caetano in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 266 wins, 129 draws, 125 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 30 | 19/7/4 | 63.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 29 | 12/10/7 | 41.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 26 | 19/2/5 | 73.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 26 | 14/7/5 | 53.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 12/5/1 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 41 | 23/9/9 | 56.1% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 37 | 19/10/8 | 51.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 34 | 17/7/10 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 11/3/4 | 61.1% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Evandro Amorim Barbosa | 2,449 | Florianopolis Open | D85 |
| May 2013 | Rodrigo Akira Terao | 2,401 | Cuiaba Open | E12 |
| Aug 2012 | Stefan Mazur | 2,394 | 51st Wch U20 | D35 |
| Oct 2021 | Agoston Juhasz | 2,380 | Titled Tue | B30 |
| Feb 2025 | Matyas Marek | 2,319 | Titled Tue Early | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Parana | 2018 | 33 | 19 | 2,113 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 22 | 8 | 2,192 |
| Maringa Open | 2011 | 16 | 10 | 2,215 |
| ch-BRA U20 | 2012 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,192 |
| Brazil Foz do Iguacu Open | 2025 | 15 | 9 | 2,107 |
| 51st Wch U20 | 2012 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,173 |
| ch-BRA Sul | 2014 | 12 | 9 | 2,095 |
| 3rd Foz do Iguacu Open | 2015 | 12 | 10 | 2,230 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hugo Zanotti Mendonca Caetano's chess games?
520 games by Hugo Zanotti Mendonca Caetano, from Nov 2009 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 Hugo Zanotti Mendonca Caetano has played.
What does Hugo Zanotti Mendonca Caetano play on the first move as White?
Across 258 games with White in our database, Hugo Zanotti Mendonca Caetano opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hugo Zanotti Mendonca Caetano answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (99% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games).
What openings does Hugo Zanotti Mendonca Caetano play as White?
As White, Hugo Zanotti Mendonca Caetano's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (30 games, 63.3% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 73.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 258 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hugo Zanotti Mendonca Caetano play as Black?
As Black, Hugo Zanotti Mendonca Caetano most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (41 games, 56.1% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (37 games, 51.4% win rate); Sicilian (34 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 262 games.
What is Hugo Zanotti Mendonca Caetano's FIDE rating?
Hugo Zanotti Mendonca Caetano is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess, 2,270 in rapid and 2,166 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,258 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Hugo Zanotti Mendonca Caetano played?
Our database contains 520 games by Hugo Zanotti Mendonca Caetano, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 266 wins, 129 draws, 125 losses (51.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hugo Zanotti Mendonca Caetano?
520 games by Hugo Zanotti Mendonca Caetano 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.