Prepare against Matheus Silva Santos
Brazil · World #47,400 classical · FIDE ID 22715126
When preparing against Matheus Silva Santos, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 42 games by Matheus Silva Santos, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matheus Silva Santos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matheus Silva 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 | 1,904 | 1,921 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,907 | 1,907 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,832 | 1,834 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 23 | 4 | 15 | 54.8% |
| As White | 22 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 55.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matheus Silva Santos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matheus Silva Santos's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 81.8% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 18.2% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Santos usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Santos usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Santos usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Santos usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Santos usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
Matheus Silva Santos's chess games
All 42 games by Matheus Silva Santos in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 23 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Alexsandro Barros De Lima | 2,232 | Barra de Sao Miguel Open | A17 |
| Oct 2019 | Gilberto Ferreira De Souza | 2,111 | Barra de Sao Miguel Open | D30 |
| Oct 2019 | Carlos Alexandre De Lima | 2,044 | Barra de Sao Miguel Open | B07 |
| Oct 2019 | Ornan Filipe De Araujo Oliveira | 2,035 | Barra de Sao Miguel Open | B28 |
| Jul 2022 | Marcelo Nascimento Pomar | 1,970 | Santo Antonio de Jesus Bahia Open | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barra de Sao Miguel Open | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,296 |
| ch-BRA Universities | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,698 |
| Santo Antonio de Jesus Bahia Open | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,142 |
| ch-Brasilia Universities | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 2,020 |
| ch-BRA sf Reg2 86th | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,768 |
| Aracaju Sergipe Memorial | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,803 |
| Aracaju Rapid Open | 2020 | 4 | 3 | 2,184 |
| ch-BRA U26 | 2022 | 3 | 2 | 1,874 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matheus Silva Santos's chess games?
42 games by Matheus Silva Santos, from Mar 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 Matheus Silva Santos has played.
What does Matheus Silva Santos play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Matheus Silva Santos opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matheus Silva Santos answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Matheus Silva Santos play as White?
As White, Matheus Silva Santos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matheus Silva Santos play as Black?
As Black, Matheus Silva Santos most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Matheus Silva Santos's FIDE rating?
Matheus Silva Santos is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess, 1,907 in rapid and 1,832 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,921 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Matheus Silva Santos played?
Our database contains 42 games by Matheus Silva Santos, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (54.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matheus Silva Santos?
42 games by Matheus Silva 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.