Prepare against Rafaela Alves Dos Santos
Brazil · World #75,730 classical · FIDE ID 44762038
When preparing against Rafaela Alves Dos Santos, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 46 games by Rafaela Alves Dos Santos, covering Feb 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rafaela Alves Dos Santos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafaela Alves 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 | 1,803 | 1,803 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 1,871 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,774 | 1,792 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 16 | 7 | 22 | 34.8% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafaela Alves Dos Santos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafaela Alves Dos Santos's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 82.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 17.4% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Santos usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Santos usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Santos usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Santos usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Rafaela Alves Dos Santos's chess games
All 46 games by Rafaela Alves Dos Santos in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2024 - 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Breno Herman Sniker | 1,800 | 33rd Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | A48 |
| May 2024 | Rodrigo Vespermann De Siqueira | 1,800 | ch-BRA Amateurs U1700 | A28 |
| May 2024 | Gabriel Zanqueta P Nabeta | 1,798 | ch-BRA Amateurs U1700 | B22 |
| Jan 2025 | Ricardo Santos Costa | 1,778 | 11th Floripa Open | B38 |
| Dec 2025 | Eduardo Zeraib Antun Dos Santos | 1,757 | Brazil Chess Series - SP | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Floripa Open | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,733 |
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,344 |
| Brazil Chess Series - SP | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,937 |
| 33rd Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,721 |
| ch-BRA Amateurs U1700 | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,670 |
| Sao Paulo Ataque Duplo Open | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,640 |
| Sao Paulo Sampa Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,372 |
| V IRT do GM Milos. IRT disputado às segundas de agosto ! xadreztotal.com.br | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 1,968 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafaela Alves Dos Santos's chess games?
46 games by Rafaela Alves Dos Santos, from Feb 2024 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 Rafaela Alves Dos Santos has played.
What does Rafaela Alves Dos Santos play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Rafaela Alves Dos Santos opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafaela Alves Dos Santos answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Rafaela Alves Dos Santos play as White?
As White, Rafaela Alves Dos Santos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafaela Alves Dos Santos play as Black?
As Black, Rafaela Alves Dos Santos most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Rafaela Alves Dos Santos's FIDE rating?
Rafaela Alves Dos Santos is currently rated 1,803 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid and 1,774 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,803 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Rafaela Alves Dos Santos played?
Our database contains 46 games by Rafaela Alves Dos Santos, covering Feb 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafaela Alves Dos Santos?
46 games by Rafaela Alves 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.