Prepare against Janio Silva Dos Santos
Brazil · World #63,756 classical · FIDE ID 2159805
When preparing against Janio Silva Dos Santos, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%).
Our database contains 57 games by Janio Silva Dos Santos, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Janio Silva Dos Santos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janio Silva 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 | 1,842 | 1,923 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,905 | 1,923 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,873 | 1,873 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 32 | 4 | 21 | 56.1% |
| As White | 25 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 19 | 4 | 9 | 59.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janio Silva Dos Santos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janio Silva Dos Santos's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 76.0% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 16.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 52.6% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Santos usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 50.0% | 77.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Janio Silva Dos Santos's chess games
All 57 games by Janio Silva Dos Santos in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 32 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B58 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Luiz Eduardo Lopes Silva | 1,972 | Belem Regional Norte | C07 |
| Dec 2016 | Ricardo Moura Da Silva | 1,945 | Rio Branco Open | A35 |
| Apr 2016 | Jefferson Ryan F Da Silva De Sena | 1,942 | ch-Rondonia 2nd | B21 |
| Mar 2020 | Adilson Feitosa Bastos | 1,912 | 1st RPD Confinados do Cumbe Open | C50 |
| Dec 2016 | Antonio Alves Leitao Neto | 1,886 | Rio Branco Open | B96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd RPD Confinados do Cumbe Open | 2020 | 13 | 9 | 1,981 |
| ch-Rondonia 2nd | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,840 |
| 1st RPD Confinados do Cumbe Open | 2020 | 6 | 5 | 2,107 |
| 1st Parauapebas Open | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,836 |
| Rio Branco IRT 3rd | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,651 |
| Belem Regional Norte | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,995 |
| Rio Branco Open | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 2,093 |
| IRT SANLEY SOUZA CHESS OPEN | 2026 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,072 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janio Silva Dos Santos's chess games?
57 games by Janio Silva Dos Santos, from Jan 2016 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 Janio Silva Dos Santos has played.
What does Janio Silva Dos Santos play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Janio Silva Dos Santos opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janio Silva Dos Santos answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games).
What openings does Janio Silva Dos Santos play as White?
As White, Janio Silva Dos Santos's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janio Silva Dos Santos play as Black?
As Black, Janio Silva Dos Santos most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Janio Silva Dos Santos's FIDE rating?
Janio Silva Dos Santos is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess, 1,905 in rapid and 1,873 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,923 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Janio Silva Dos Santos played?
Our database contains 57 games by Janio Silva Dos Santos, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses (56.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janio Silva Dos Santos?
57 games by Janio Silva 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.