Prepare against Rafael Santos Barbosa
Brazil · World #53,700 classical · FIDE ID 44718993
Our database contains 74 games by Rafael Santos Barbosa, covering Feb 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Santos Barbosa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Santos Barbosa 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 | 1,879 | 1,901 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,837 | 1,927 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,804 | 1,841 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 25 | 17 | 32 | 33.8% |
| As White | 38 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 36 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Santos Barbosa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Santos Barbosa's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 97.4% | 47.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 47.3% score
- …d5 (49% of these games) — Barbosa usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Barbosa usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …c6 (3% of these games) — Barbosa usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Barbosa usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 66.7% | 65.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 33.3% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Rafael Santos Barbosa's chess games
All 74 games by Rafael Santos Barbosa in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - 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: 25 wins, 17 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E26 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Simao Poscidonio Dias | 2,100 | Brazil Chess - Floripa | D35 |
| May 2024 | Eduardo Lopes Zambotti | 1,923 | Pocos de Caldas Open | E94 |
| Jul 2024 | Eduardo Moraes Lopes | 1,920 | 8th Florianopolis Winter Open | B12 |
| May 2024 | Matheus Santos Cardozo | 1,894 | ch-BRA Amateurs U2300 | A58 |
| Jan 2024 | Fabiano de Oliveira Bezerra | 1,890 | 10th Florianopolis Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 1,980 |
| 11th Floripa Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1,937 |
| 8th Florianopolis Winter Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,880 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,530 |
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,674 |
| 7th Caioba Open | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,785 |
| ch-BRA Amateur U1400 | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 1,676 |
| Araraquara Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,888 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Santos Barbosa's chess games?
74 games by Rafael Santos Barbosa, from Feb 2023 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 Rafael Santos Barbosa has played.
What does Rafael Santos Barbosa play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Rafael Santos Barbosa opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Santos Barbosa answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rafael Santos Barbosa play as White?
As White, Rafael Santos Barbosa's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Santos Barbosa play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Santos Barbosa most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Rafael Santos Barbosa's FIDE rating?
Rafael Santos Barbosa is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess, 1,837 in rapid and 1,804 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,901 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Rafael Santos Barbosa played?
Our database contains 74 games by Rafael Santos Barbosa, covering Feb 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 17 draws, 32 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Santos Barbosa?
74 games by Rafael Santos Barbosa 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.