Prepare against Joao Vitor Rodrigues Santos
Brazil · World #50,017 classical · FIDE ID 2194384
When preparing against Joao Vitor Rodrigues Santos, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%).
Our database contains 76 games by Joao Vitor Rodrigues Santos, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joao Vitor Rodrigues Santos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joao Vitor Rodrigues 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 | 1,893 | 1,894 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,902 | 1,902 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 1,905 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 27 | 11 | 38 | 35.5% |
| As White | 38 | 19 | 4 | 15 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 38 | 8 | 7 | 23 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joao Vitor Rodrigues Santos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joao Vitor Rodrigues Santos's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 100.0% | 55.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (77.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Santos usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 82.4% | 32.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Joao Vitor Rodrigues Santos's chess games
All 76 games by Joao Vitor Rodrigues Santos in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 27 wins, 11 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Dalson Holanda Caval De Andrade | 1,919 | 88th ch-BRA | B55 |
| Oct 2022 | Maximo Valerio Macedo | 1,879 | Natal zt 2.4 | A14 |
| Jul 2022 | Joao Pedro Belaglovis C Branco | 1,827 | Teresina Nordeste Cup | C54 |
| Sep 2017 | Paulo Vinicius de M Carvalho | 1,800 | ch-Natal Potiguar sf | C50 |
| May 2022 | Jairo Jr Franca | 1,767 | 11th Joao Pessoa Fischer Memorial | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88th ch-BRA | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,841 |
| 90th ch-BRA | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 1,829 |
| ch-Potiguar Interiorano | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,500 |
| Natal zt 2.4 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,897 |
| 11th Natal Potiguar Open | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,668 |
| 11th Joao Pessoa Fischer Memorial | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,812 |
| Joao Pessoa Open | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,925 |
| Natal Potiguar B2 | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,309 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joao Vitor Rodrigues Santos's chess games?
76 games by Joao Vitor Rodrigues Santos, from Jul 2017 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 Joao Vitor Rodrigues Santos has played.
What does Joao Vitor Rodrigues Santos play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Joao Vitor Rodrigues Santos opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joao Vitor Rodrigues Santos answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Joao Vitor Rodrigues Santos play as White?
As White, Joao Vitor Rodrigues Santos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joao Vitor Rodrigues Santos play as Black?
As Black, Joao Vitor Rodrigues Santos most often plays: Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Joao Vitor Rodrigues Santos's FIDE rating?
Joao Vitor Rodrigues Santos is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess, 1,902 in rapid and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Joao Vitor Rodrigues Santos played?
Our database contains 76 games by Joao Vitor Rodrigues Santos, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 11 draws, 38 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joao Vitor Rodrigues Santos?
76 games by Joao Vitor Rodrigues 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.