Prepare against Sara Monteiro
WCM · PRT · World #76,199 classical · FIDE ID 1909860
Our database contains 147 games by Sara Monteiro, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sara Monteiro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sara Monteiro 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 | 1,801 | 1,876 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,807 | 1,832 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,715 | 1,837 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 66 | 14 | 67 | 44.9% |
| As White | 77 | 35 | 8 | 34 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 70 | 31 | 6 | 33 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sara Monteiro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sara Monteiro's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 75 | 97.4% | 52.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Monteiro usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Monteiro usually continues Bg5 (71.9% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Monteiro usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Monteiro usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 82.6% | 56.6% |
| e5 | 6 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Sara Monteiro's chess games
All 147 games by Sara Monteiro in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 66 wins, 14 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 11/0/4 | 73.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 32 | 15/3/14 | 46.9% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D06 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Paula Reyes Jara | 2,115 | Olympiad Women-40 | B01 |
| Jun 2020 | Tairu Manuela Rovira Contreras | 2,058 | Speed Chess w Q2 | A46 |
| Jun 2020 | Vira Tarleva | 2,030 | Speed Chess w Q2 | B01 |
| Sep 2010 | Aynur Isayeva | 2,025 | Olympiad Women-39 | A52 |
| Aug 2013 | Jose Prata | 2,002 | 1st Lisbon Check Mate Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR w | 2023 | 42 | 25.5 | 1,708 |
| Olympiad Women-41 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,875 |
| 7th Figueira da Foz Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,946 |
| ch-POR qual | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,848 |
| ch-POR prel | 2013 | 8 | 5 | 1,896 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,963 |
| Olympiad Women-40 | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,788 |
| 1st Lisbon Check Mate Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sara Monteiro's chess games?
147 games by Sara Monteiro, from Oct 2007 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 Sara Monteiro has played.
What does Sara Monteiro play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Sara Monteiro opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sara Monteiro answers 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sara Monteiro play as White?
As White, Sara Monteiro's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 73.3% win rate); Torre Attack (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sara Monteiro play as Black?
As Black, Sara Monteiro most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Budapest Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Sara Monteiro's FIDE rating?
Sara Monteiro is currently rated 1,801 in classical chess, 1,807 in rapid and 1,715 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,876 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Sara Monteiro played?
Our database contains 147 games by Sara Monteiro, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 14 draws, 67 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sara Monteiro?
147 games by Sara Monteiro 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.