Prepare against Micael Santos
PRT · World #61,328 classical · FIDE ID 1901885
Our database contains 121 games by Micael Santos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Micael Santos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Micael 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 | 1,851 | 2,053 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,869 | 1,962 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,875 | 1,962 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 42 | 18 | 62 | 34.7% |
| As White | 64 | 21 | 10 | 33 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 58 | 21 | 8 | 29 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Micael Santos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Micael Santos's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 71.9% | 45.7% |
| d4 | 15 | 23.4% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.7% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 45.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Santos usually continues c3 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Santos usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Santos usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 60.0% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 10 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Micael Santos's chess games
All 121 games by Micael Santos in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 42 wins, 18 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Alberto Fernandes | 2,208 | Lisbon Masters | C90 |
| Jun 2010 | Rui Filipe Pereira Marques | 2,158 | Lisbon Honra | C63 |
| Jan 2008 | Jose Ribeiro | 2,156 | Lisbon National B | A58 |
| Jun 2010 | Edgar Pereira | 2,146 | Lisbon Honra | B06 |
| Feb 2019 | Hugo Miguel Da Costa Ferreira | 2,136 | Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Honra | 2016 | 35 | 15 | 1,931 |
| ch-POR prel | 2015 | 12 | 6 | 1,810 |
| Lisbon National B | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,976 |
| Sintra Honra | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,934 |
| Portuguese Honra | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,907 |
| 50th chT-POR | 2008 | 8 | 0 | 1,903 |
| Lisbon Masters | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,066 |
| ch-POR Seniors 50 | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,031 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Micael Santos's chess games?
121 games by Micael Santos, from Apr 2003 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 Micael Santos has played.
What does Micael Santos play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Micael Santos opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Micael Santos answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Micael Santos play as White?
As White, Micael Santos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Micael Santos play as Black?
As Black, Micael Santos most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Micael Santos's FIDE rating?
Micael Santos is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess, 1,869 in rapid and 1,875 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,053 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Micael Santos played?
Our database contains 121 games by Micael Santos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 18 draws, 62 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Micael Santos?
121 games by Micael 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.