Prepare against Paulo Alexandre G Monteiro
PRT · World #5,361 classical · FIDE ID 1942999
When preparing against Paulo Alexandre G Monteiro, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 276 games by Paulo Alexandre G Monteiro, covering May 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Paulo Alexandre G Monteiro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paulo Alexandre G Monteiro 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 | 2,264 | 2,264 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,212 | 2,213 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,187 | 2,188 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 276 | 110 | 53 | 113 | 39.9% |
| As White | 137 | 54 | 28 | 55 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 139 | 56 | 25 | 58 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paulo Alexandre G Monteiro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paulo Alexandre G Monteiro's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 87 | 63.5% | 46.0% |
| e4 | 40 | 29.2% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Monteiro usually continues c4 (31.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Monteiro usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Monteiro usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 58.8% score
- …e5 (48% of these games) — Monteiro usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Monteiro usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Monteiro usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 63.0% | 61.8% |
| e6 | 28 | 34.6% | 41.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 64.3% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Paulo Alexandre G Monteiro's chess games
All 276 games by Paulo Alexandre G Monteiro in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - Sep 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: 110 wins, 53 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 0/2/9 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B14 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 16 | 11/4/1 | 68.8% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Carlos 1996 Suarez Garcia | 2,441 | chT-POR | B08 |
| Jun 2022 | Andre Ventura Sousa | 2,420 | ch-POR Blitz | B52 |
| Jul 2026 | Shahil Dey | 2,413 | 13th Famalicao Open 2026 | D43 |
| Apr 2026 | Iwo Karolczuk | 2,373 | PONTE DE LIMA CHESS TOURNAMENT 2026 | E11 |
| Aug 2024 | Michael Kopylov | 2,369 | 3rd Leca da Palmeira Open | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POR | 2021 | 18 | 6 | 2,041 |
| ch-POR U14 | 2016 | 14 | 7 | 1,240 |
| ch-POR U16 | 2018 | 14 | 8 | 1,613 |
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2022 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,038 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid C | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,786 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-C | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,981 |
| 13th Famalicao Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,276 |
| Silves Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paulo Alexandre G Monteiro's chess games?
276 games by Paulo Alexandre G Monteiro, from May 2016 to Sep 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 Alexandre G Monteiro has played.
What does Paulo Alexandre G Monteiro play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Paulo Alexandre G Monteiro opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paulo Alexandre G Monteiro answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Paulo Alexandre G Monteiro play as White?
As White, Paulo Alexandre G Monteiro's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (11 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paulo Alexandre G Monteiro play as Black?
As Black, Paulo Alexandre G Monteiro most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 68.8% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Paulo Alexandre G Monteiro's FIDE rating?
Paulo Alexandre G Monteiro is currently rated 2,264 in classical chess, 2,212 in rapid and 2,187 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Paulo Alexandre G Monteiro played?
Our database contains 276 games by Paulo Alexandre G Monteiro, covering May 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 53 draws, 113 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paulo Alexandre G Monteiro?
276 games by Paulo Alexandre G Monteiro 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.