Prepare against Jose Miguel Sereno Santos
PRT · World #36,393 classical · FIDE ID 1930834
When preparing against Jose Miguel Sereno Santos, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%).
Our database contains 149 games by Jose Miguel Sereno Santos, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Miguel Sereno Santos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Miguel Sereno 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 | 1,952 | 1,963 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 1,995 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 1,952 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 53 | 38 | 58 | 35.6% |
| As White | 81 | 24 | 20 | 37 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 68 | 29 | 18 | 21 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Miguel Sereno Santos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Miguel Sereno Santos's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 100.0% | 42.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (29.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Santos usually continues d4 (36.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 36 | 80.0% | 65.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 17.8% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 76.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
Jose Miguel Sereno Santos's chess games
All 149 games by Jose Miguel Sereno Santos in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 53 wins, 38 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 14 | 1/5/8 | 7.1% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | T Kuegel | 2,409 | Silves Open | C02 |
| Jul 2018 | Miguel A. Murtinho Fernandes | 2,076 | 6th Famalicao Open | B01 |
| Apr 2022 | Tomas Dias Machado | 2,030 | ch-POR U14/20 | B33 |
| Mar 2025 | Goncalo Filipe Guerreiro Maria | 2,004 | Silves Open | C02 |
| Sep 2019 | Alvaro Tevar Becerra | 1,990 | 3rd Guimaraes Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR U14 | 2017 | 15 | 10 | 1,477 |
| 6th Famalicao Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,949 |
| Silves Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,146 |
| 5th Famalicao Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,813 |
| 6th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,640 |
| 4th Famalicao Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,805 |
| 10th St Joao da Madeira Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,650 |
| ch-POR U16 | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 1,610 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Miguel Sereno Santos's chess games?
149 games by Jose Miguel Sereno Santos, from Jul 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 Jose Miguel Sereno Santos has played.
What does Jose Miguel Sereno Santos play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Jose Miguel Sereno Santos opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Miguel Sereno Santos answers 1...c6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Jose Miguel Sereno Santos play as White?
As White, Jose Miguel Sereno Santos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Ponziani Opening (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Miguel Sereno Santos play as Black?
As Black, Jose Miguel Sereno Santos most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Jose Miguel Sereno Santos's FIDE rating?
Jose Miguel Sereno Santos is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,963 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Jose Miguel Sereno Santos played?
Our database contains 149 games by Jose Miguel Sereno Santos, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 38 draws, 58 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Miguel Sereno Santos?
149 games by Jose Miguel Sereno 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.