Prepare against Paulo Fernando Chaves Dantas
Brazil · World #49,498 classical · FIDE ID 2138085
Our database contains 60 games by Paulo Fernando Chaves Dantas, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paulo Fernando Chaves Dantas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paulo Fernando Chaves Dantas 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 | 1,980 | Dec 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,850 | 1,892 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 27 | 11 | 22 | 45.0% |
| As White | 32 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paulo Fernando Chaves Dantas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paulo Fernando Chaves Dantas's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 30 | 93.8% | 61.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 94% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Dantas usually continues g3 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Dantas usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Dantas usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Dantas usually continues fxe5 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Dantas usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 90.9% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Paulo Fernando Chaves Dantas's chess games
All 60 games by Paulo Fernando Chaves Dantas in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 27 wins, 11 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Anderson Guerra Dos Santos | 2,089 | ch-Baiano | A08 |
| Apr 2015 | Francisco Cesar de Medeiros Jr | 2,014 | 1st Feirense IRT | A03 |
| Dec 2017 | Alberto Silveira Brasil | 2,008 | ch-Salvador Bahia | A06 |
| Oct 2012 | Ferreira,Paulo Sergio dos Santos | 1,958 | ch-Baiano | D94 |
| Apr 2013 | Hildebrando Apolonio Pereira Fo | 1,831 | BRA Bahia Region | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baiano | 2013 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,004 |
| 1st Feirense IRT | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 2,121 |
| BRA Bahia Region | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 1,805 |
| ch-Baiano Final | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,057 |
| ch-Baianos | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 1,612 |
| ch-Salvador Bahia | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,986 |
| ch-Feira de Santana Baiano | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1,479 |
| BRA Bahia zt | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1,778 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paulo Fernando Chaves Dantas's chess games?
60 games by Paulo Fernando Chaves Dantas, from Sep 2011 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 Fernando Chaves Dantas has played.
What does Paulo Fernando Chaves Dantas play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Paulo Fernando Chaves Dantas opens with 1.Nf3 (94% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paulo Fernando Chaves Dantas answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Paulo Fernando Chaves Dantas play as White?
As White, Paulo Fernando Chaves Dantas's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (19 games, 42.1% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paulo Fernando Chaves Dantas play as Black?
As Black, Paulo Fernando Chaves Dantas most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Petrov's Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Paulo Fernando Chaves Dantas's FIDE rating?
Paulo Fernando Chaves Dantas is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess, 1,850 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,980 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Paulo Fernando Chaves Dantas played?
Our database contains 60 games by Paulo Fernando Chaves Dantas, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 11 draws, 22 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paulo Fernando Chaves Dantas?
60 games by Paulo Fernando Chaves Dantas 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.