Prepare against Mauricio Santos Fernandes
Brazil · World #28,832 classical · FIDE ID 22721860
When preparing against Mauricio Santos Fernandes, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 74 games by Mauricio Santos Fernandes, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mauricio Santos Fernandes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mauricio Santos Fernandes 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 | 1,993 | 1,993 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 1,969 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,951 | 1,951 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 34 | 13 | 27 | 45.9% |
| As White | 37 | 16 | 4 | 17 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 37 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 48.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mauricio Santos Fernandes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mauricio Santos Fernandes's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 81.1% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 10.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 42.1% | 68.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 31.6% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 21.1% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
Mauricio Santos Fernandes's chess games
All 74 games by Mauricio Santos Fernandes in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 34 wins, 13 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D29 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Ignacio C. de Barros Barreto | 2,187 | 2nd Recife Tavares Memorial | A29 |
| May 2018 | Carlos Alberto Brasil Neves | 1,944 | Salvador Bahia zt | A80 |
| Oct 2018 | Eudes Pinto Marques | 1,899 | ch-Bahia final | A28 |
| Apr 2019 | Gabriel Novais Cortes | 1,891 | Bahia zt | D00 |
| Jan 2017 | Joilson de Santana Paim | 1,863 | ch-Bahia final | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bahia final | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,969 |
| 11th Pombal Open | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,585 |
| ch-BRA Amateur U2000 | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,967 |
| ch-Feira de Santana Baiano | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 2,028 |
| Bahia zt | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,827 |
| 10th Joao Pessoa Fischer Memorial | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,970 |
| Santo Antonio de Jesus Bahia Open | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 2,005 |
| Salvador Bahia zt | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 2,042 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mauricio Santos Fernandes's chess games?
74 games by Mauricio Santos Fernandes, from Feb 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 Mauricio Santos Fernandes has played.
What does Mauricio Santos Fernandes play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Mauricio Santos Fernandes opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mauricio Santos Fernandes answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Mauricio Santos Fernandes play as White?
As White, Mauricio Santos Fernandes's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mauricio Santos Fernandes play as Black?
As Black, Mauricio Santos Fernandes most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Mauricio Santos Fernandes's FIDE rating?
Mauricio Santos Fernandes is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 1,951 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Mauricio Santos Fernandes played?
Our database contains 74 games by Mauricio Santos Fernandes, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 13 draws, 27 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mauricio Santos Fernandes?
74 games by Mauricio Santos Fernandes 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.