Prepare against Samuel Araujo Cavalcante
Brazil · World #130,365 classical · FIDE ID 22722343
When preparing against Samuel Araujo Cavalcante, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 40 games by Samuel Araujo Cavalcante, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Araujo Cavalcante's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Araujo Cavalcante 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 | 1,646 | 1,779 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,767 | 1,767 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,764 | 1,764 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 13 | 7 | 20 | 32.5% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Araujo Cavalcante's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Araujo Cavalcante's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 40.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Cavalcante usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Cavalcante usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Cavalcante usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 88.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Samuel Araujo Cavalcante's chess games
All 40 games by Samuel Araujo Cavalcante in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - 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: 13 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Moezio Correia Nunes | 1,763 | Fortaleza Gadelha Memorial | C45 |
| Sep 2017 | Aristoteles De Jesus Ro Correia | 1,673 | Fortaleza Genti Memorial | B22 |
| Jan 2018 | Francisco Sergio Vieira Costa | 1,517 | 5th Fortaleza Schoonenborch U1900 | C54 |
| Feb 2017 | Virginio Aleixo da Silva Sousa | 1,458 | 4th Fortaleza Schoonenborch U1900 | B08 |
| Jan 2021 | Sophia Brasil Freitas | 1,362 | ch-Fortaleza Cearense | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortaleza Gadelha Memorial | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,759 |
| Fortaleza Genti Memorial | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,671 |
| 5th Fortaleza Schoonenborch U1900 | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,696 |
| 11th Joao Pessoa Fischer Memorial | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,529 |
| ch-BRA North-Northeast U1600 | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,420 |
| 4th Fortaleza Schoonenborch U1900 | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,449 |
| ch-Fortaleza Cearense | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,584 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Araujo Cavalcante's chess games?
40 games by Samuel Araujo Cavalcante, from Nov 2017 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 Samuel Araujo Cavalcante has played.
What does Samuel Araujo Cavalcante play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Samuel Araujo Cavalcante opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Araujo Cavalcante answers 1...e5 (89% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Samuel Araujo Cavalcante play as White?
As White, Samuel Araujo Cavalcante's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Araujo Cavalcante play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Araujo Cavalcante most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Samuel Araujo Cavalcante's FIDE rating?
Samuel Araujo Cavalcante is currently rated 1,646 in classical chess, 1,767 in rapid and 1,764 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,779 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Samuel Araujo Cavalcante played?
Our database contains 40 games by Samuel Araujo Cavalcante, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Araujo Cavalcante?
40 games by Samuel Araujo Cavalcante 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.