Prepare against Paulo Fanha
CM · PRT · World #49,492 classical · FIDE ID 1902148
Our database contains 326 games by Paulo Fanha, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paulo Fanha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paulo Fanha 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 | 1,895 | 2,057 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,935 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,960 | 2,004 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 326 | 91 | 94 | 141 | 27.9% |
| As White | 156 | 48 | 46 | 62 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 170 | 43 | 48 | 79 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paulo Fanha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paulo Fanha's side.
First moves as White (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 37.8% | 42.4% |
| b3 | 35 | 22.4% | 48.6% |
| d4 | 34 | 21.8% | 51.5% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 11.5% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 42.4% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Fanha usually continues Nf3 (38.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Fanha usually continues Bc4 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Fanha usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 22% of White games, 48.6% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Fanha usually continues Bb2 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Fanha usually continues Bb2 (20.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Fanha usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 25.5% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 19 | 20.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 18 | 19.1% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 13 | 13.8% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 10.6% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 4.3% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 48.0% | 39.6% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 30.0% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 8.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Paulo Fanha's chess games
All 326 games by Paulo Fanha 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: 91 wins, 94 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 35 | 10/14/11 | 28.6% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A15 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Philidor | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Lubomir Ftacnik | 2,571 | chT-POR | A06 |
| Aug 2014 | Michael Hammes | 2,351 | chT-POR | A01 |
| Jan 2003 | Paulo Jorge Guimara Dias | 2,330 | 4th Batalha dos Mestres | D02 |
| Dec 2021 | Ivan Martic | 2,287 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| Jul 2020 | Guus Bollen | 2,246 | Titled Tue | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 63 | 15 | 1,993 |
| ch-POR prel | 2015 | 38 | 19.5 | 1,860 |
| ch-EU Amateur | 2016 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,944 |
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 16 | 9 | 1,921 |
| 4th Batalha dos Mestres | 2003 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,073 |
| ch-Lisbon 14th | 2004 | 11 | 2 | 1,836 |
| Olival Basto Region tt | 2004 | 10 | 7 | 2,145 |
| Lisbon Open | 2003 | 10 | 4 | 2,144 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paulo Fanha's chess games?
326 games by Paulo Fanha, 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 Paulo Fanha has played.
What does Paulo Fanha play on the first move as White?
Across 156 games with White in our database, Paulo Fanha opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.b3 (22% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paulo Fanha answers 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Paulo Fanha play as White?
As White, Paulo Fanha's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (35 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 156 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paulo Fanha play as Black?
As Black, Paulo Fanha most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 170 games.
What is Paulo Fanha's FIDE rating?
Paulo Fanha is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid and 1,960 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,057 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Paulo Fanha played?
Our database contains 326 games by Paulo Fanha, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 94 draws, 141 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paulo Fanha?
326 games by Paulo Fanha 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.