Prepare against Persson Abrantes
CM · Mozambique · World #28,838 classical · FIDE ID 14800063
Our database contains 128 games by Persson Abrantes, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Persson Abrantes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Persson Abrantes 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 | 1,993 | 2,072 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 2,003 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 2,014 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 43 | 15 | 70 | 33.6% |
| As White | 64 | 21 | 9 | 34 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 64 | 22 | 6 | 36 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Persson Abrantes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Persson Abrantes's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 59.4% | 36.8% |
| e4 | 14 | 21.9% | 39.3% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 17.2% | 54.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 36.8% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Abrantes usually continues c4 (26.2% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Abrantes usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Abrantes usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 39.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Abrantes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Abrantes usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Abrantes usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 42.3% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 5 | 19.2% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 75.8% | 46.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.1% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Persson Abrantes's chess games
All 128 games by Persson Abrantes in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - Aug 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: 43 wins, 15 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B24 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Stanley Chumfwa | 2,356 | ch-Africa | E15 |
| Sep 2010 | Araz Basim Mohammed Al Saffar | 2,348 | Olympiad-39 | C43 |
| Dec 2014 | Donovan Van den Heever | 2,286 | ch-Africa | D20 |
| Dec 2014 | Calvin John Klaasen | 2,180 | ch-Africa | D43 |
| Sep 2012 | Fabio Mensing | 2,088 | Olympiad-40 | D08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa | 2021 | 22 | 9 | 2,124 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,186 |
| South African Open | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,052 |
| 27th Universiad Men | 2013 | 9 | 2 | 1,832 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,205 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,023 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 8 | 2 | 2,005 |
| Livingstone FIDE zt 4.3 | 2017 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,908 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Persson Abrantes's chess games?
128 games by Persson Abrantes, from Nov 2010 to Aug 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 Persson Abrantes has played.
What does Persson Abrantes play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Persson Abrantes opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Persson Abrantes answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Persson Abrantes play as White?
As White, Persson Abrantes's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Persson Abrantes play as Black?
As Black, Persson Abrantes most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Persson Abrantes's FIDE rating?
Persson Abrantes is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Persson Abrantes played?
Our database contains 128 games by Persson Abrantes, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 15 draws, 70 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Persson Abrantes?
128 games by Persson Abrantes 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.