Prepare against Otavio Assad
Brazil · World #136,962 classical · FIDE ID 2122286
When preparing against Otavio Assad, expect 1.c4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 101 games by Otavio Assad, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Otavio Assad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Otavio Assad 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 | 1,628 | 1,642 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,684 | 1,684 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,582 | 1,582 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 18 | 13 | 70 | 17.8% |
| As White | 50 | 14 | 2 | 34 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 51 | 4 | 11 | 36 | 7.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Otavio Assad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Otavio Assad's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 33 | 66.0% | 24.2% |
| d4 | 17 | 34.0% | 41.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 66% of White games, 24.2% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Assad usually continues Nc3 (22.2% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Assad usually continues Nc3 (18.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Assad usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 41.2% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Assad usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Assad usually continues e3 (20.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Assad usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 44.4% | 4.2% |
| c5 | 10 | 37.0% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 12 | 85.7% | 20.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Otavio Assad's chess games
All 101 games by Otavio Assad in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 18 wins, 13 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 15 | 3/0/12 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 0/6/7 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Jose Adolfo Vallejos | 1,915 | 2nd Sao Paulo Open B | D08 |
| Jan 2014 | Venancio Mesquita Lima | 1,858 | 17th Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | B42 |
| Oct 2014 | Douglas Rentz Staron | 1,836 | Curitiba Terzian Memorial Open | A90 |
| Jan 2014 | Joao Tetsuo Makiyama | 1,800 | 17th Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | A23 |
| Apr 2014 | Vinicius Taishun Lima | 1,762 | Sao Paulo Open B U2050 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA Amateur | 2015 | 14 | 4 | 1,640 |
| 5th Sao Paulo Livraria | 2015 | 11 | 3 | 1,380 |
| 5th Florianopolis Open | 2019 | 7 | 1 | 1,499 |
| ch-BRA Amateur U1800 | 2018 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,418 |
| Mogi das Cruzes Catropa Memorial | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 1,756 |
| 1st Sao Paulo Camara Memorial | 2016 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,496 |
| Sao Paulo Open B U2050 | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 1,667 |
| Curitiba Terzian Memorial Open | 2014 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,656 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Otavio Assad's chess games?
101 games by Otavio Assad, from Nov 2013 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 Otavio Assad has played.
What does Otavio Assad play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Otavio Assad opens with 1.c4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Otavio Assad answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Otavio Assad play as White?
As White, Otavio Assad's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Otavio Assad play as Black?
As Black, Otavio Assad most often plays: Dutch Defense (13 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Otavio Assad's FIDE rating?
Otavio Assad is currently rated 1,628 in classical chess, 1,684 in rapid and 1,582 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,642 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Otavio Assad played?
Our database contains 101 games by Otavio Assad, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 13 draws, 70 losses (17.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Otavio Assad?
101 games by Otavio Assad 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.