Prepare against Luis Afonso Sa
PRT · World #79,208 classical · FIDE ID 1928627
When preparing against Luis Afonso Sa, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 69 games by Luis Afonso Sa, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luis Afonso Sa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Afonso Sa 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 | 1,792 | 1,795 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,756 | 1,756 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,681 | 1,681 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 33 | 11 | 25 | 47.8% |
| As White | 36 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 33 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Afonso Sa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Afonso Sa's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 80.6% | 51.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 13.9% | 80.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Sa usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Sa usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Sa usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Sa usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Sa usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Sa usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 85.7% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Luis Afonso Sa's chess games
All 69 games by Luis Afonso Sa in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 33 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Halloween Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Jorge Antao | 1,843 | 7th Gaia Profigaia Open | A04 |
| Jul 2013 | Antonio Ricardo Lourenc Alves | 1,763 | 6th Gaia Profigaia Open | B00 |
| Jul 2014 | Rafael Morais Saraiva | 1,603 | 7th Gaia Profigaia Open | D94 |
| Apr 2017 | Eduardo Nunes | 1,475 | ch-POR U16 | B35 |
| Jul 2016 | Barbara Daniela Azeve Dolores | 1,439 | ch-POR U16 | D80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR U16 | 2017 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,550 |
| 6th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,664 |
| 8th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,589 |
| 7th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,770 |
| ch-POR U18 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,388 |
| ch-POR U14 | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,433 |
| 18th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,508 |
| 9th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,711 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Afonso Sa's chess games?
69 games by Luis Afonso Sa, from May 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 Luis Afonso Sa has played.
What does Luis Afonso Sa play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Luis Afonso Sa opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.e3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Afonso Sa answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Luis Afonso Sa play as White?
As White, Luis Afonso Sa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Afonso Sa play as Black?
As Black, Luis Afonso Sa most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Luis Afonso Sa's FIDE rating?
Luis Afonso Sa is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess, 1,756 in rapid and 1,681 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,795 (May 2026).
How many games has Luis Afonso Sa played?
Our database contains 69 games by Luis Afonso Sa, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Afonso Sa?
69 games by Luis Afonso Sa 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.