Prepare against Paulo H. Maximo Dos Santos
Brazil · World #100,272 classical · FIDE ID 22737278
When preparing against Paulo H. Maximo Dos Santos, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%).
Our database contains 51 games by Paulo H. Maximo Dos Santos, covering Oct 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paulo H. Maximo Dos Santos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paulo H. Maximo Dos Santos 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 | 1,729 | 1,730 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,723 | 1,723 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 18 | 10 | 23 | 35.3% |
| As White | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paulo H. Maximo Dos Santos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paulo H. Maximo Dos Santos's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 50.0% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 26.9% | 28.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 19.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Santos usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 28.6% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Santos usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Santos usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 33.3% | 83.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Paulo H. Maximo Dos Santos's chess games
All 51 games by Paulo H. Maximo Dos Santos in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - 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, 10 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Neves,Luiz Augusto Moraes | 1,786 | Rio Granco ACRE 1st U2000 | D05 |
| Nov 2021 | Antonelli Santos Silva | 1,674 | Rio Branco Regional Norte | B13 |
| Apr 2022 | Felipe Tenorio Pontes | 1,597 | Cacoal Easter Open | D45 |
| Jun 2019 | Genildo de Souza Gomes | 1,559 | ch-BRA Amateur U1600 | D05 |
| Jul 2019 | Gualter Amelio De Oliveira | 1,473 | Rio Granco ACRE 1st U2000 | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Florianopolis Open | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,513 |
| 5th Florianopolis Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,540 |
| 6th Florianopolis Open | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,407 |
| ch-BRA Amateur U1600 | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,452 |
| Rio Granco ACRE 1st U2000 | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,831 |
| Cacoal Easter Open | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,673 |
| Rio Branco Regional Norte | 2021 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,660 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paulo H. Maximo Dos Santos's chess games?
51 games by Paulo H. Maximo Dos Santos, from Oct 2018 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 H. Maximo Dos Santos has played.
What does Paulo H. Maximo Dos Santos play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Paulo H. Maximo Dos Santos opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paulo H. Maximo Dos Santos answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Paulo H. Maximo Dos Santos play as White?
As White, Paulo H. Maximo Dos Santos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paulo H. Maximo Dos Santos play as Black?
As Black, Paulo H. Maximo Dos Santos most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Paulo H. Maximo Dos Santos's FIDE rating?
Paulo H. Maximo Dos Santos is currently rated 1,729 in classical chess and 1,723 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,730 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Paulo H. Maximo Dos Santos played?
Our database contains 51 games by Paulo H. Maximo Dos Santos, covering Oct 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paulo H. Maximo Dos Santos?
51 games by Paulo H. Maximo Dos Santos 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.