Prepare against Jose Fonte Santa
PRT · World #76,197 classical · FIDE ID 1903551
When preparing against Jose Fonte Santa, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 43 games by Jose Fonte Santa, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Fonte Santa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Fonte Santa 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 | 1,801 | 1,945 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,769 | 1,815 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,872 | 1,872 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 12 | 10 | 21 | 27.9% |
| As White | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Fonte Santa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Fonte Santa's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Santa usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Santa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Santa usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Jose Fonte Santa's chess games
All 43 games by Jose Fonte Santa in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Jorge Nunes | 2,235 | 3rd Almada Open | A58 |
| Jan 2007 | Goncalo Catarina | 1,905 | 3rd Almada Open | B84 |
| Mar 2015 | Ruben Joel Monteiro Elias | 1,806 | ch-POR prel | C22 |
| Jan 2007 | Miguel Antonio Neto Silva | 1,683 | 3rd Almada Open | C70 |
| Jul 2013 | Jose Oliveira Gaspar Dias | 1,621 | ch-POR prel | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR prel | 2015 | 18 | 7 | 1,745 |
| Honra Ginasio C Sul 2 | 2001 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,858 |
| ch-Setubal District final | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 1,829 |
| 3rd Almada Open | 2007 | 6 | 4 | 2,093 |
| Torneio Queima das Fitas 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,732 |
| chT3-POR Final | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,716 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Fonte Santa's chess games?
43 games by Jose Fonte Santa, from Jan 2004 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 Jose Fonte Santa has played.
What does Jose Fonte Santa play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Jose Fonte Santa opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Fonte Santa answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Jose Fonte Santa play as White?
As White, Jose Fonte Santa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Fonte Santa play as Black?
As Black, Jose Fonte Santa most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Jose Fonte Santa's FIDE rating?
Jose Fonte Santa is currently rated 1,801 in classical chess, 1,769 in rapid and 1,872 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,945 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Jose Fonte Santa played?
Our database contains 43 games by Jose Fonte Santa, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Fonte Santa?
43 games by Jose Fonte Santa 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.