Prepare against Simao Pintor
PRT · World #17,187 classical · FIDE ID 1904787
Our database contains 450 games by Simao Pintor, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Simao Pintor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simao Pintor 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 | 2,083 | 2,151 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,091 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,007 | 2,081 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 450 | 185 | 85 | 180 | 41.1% |
| As White | 224 | 100 | 32 | 92 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 226 | 85 | 53 | 88 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simao Pintor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simao Pintor's side.
First moves as White (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 51.3% | 53.0% |
| Nf3 | 70 | 31.3% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 39 | 17.4% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Pintor usually continues Nf3 (49.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Pintor usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Pintor usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Pintor usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Pintor usually continues g3 (35.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Pintor usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 112 | 87.5% | 51.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 8.6% | 63.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 62.5% | 47.1% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 33.9% | 39.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Simao Pintor's chess games
All 450 games by Simao Pintor in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 185 wins, 85 draws, 180 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 29 | 9/4/16 | 31.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 31 | 12/8/11 | 38.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/6/8 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 20 | 4/7/9 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 3/1/11 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Jorge Viterbo Ferreira | 2,422 | Matosinhos Lentas | B13 |
| Aug 2022 | Cesar Hidemitsu Umetsubo | 2,405 | 1st Leca da Palmeira Open | B62 |
| Oct 2018 | Adrian Suarez Uriel | 2,394 | 2nd Guimaraes | B38 |
| Jun 2016 | Sergio Rocha | 2,388 | 9th Gaia Profigaia Open | A38 |
| Aug 2024 | Jose Francisco R P Neves Veiga | 2,385 | Maia Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POR | 2022 | 23 | 6 | 2,054 |
| Coimbra Open | 2015 | 14 | 9 | 2,036 |
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 1,965 |
| 6th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,118 |
| Portugal Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,970 |
| 7th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,031 |
| 8th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,927 |
| ch-POR prel | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,776 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mariana Silva (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simao Pintor's chess games?
450 games by Simao Pintor, from Jul 2004 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 Simao Pintor has played.
What does Simao Pintor play on the first move as White?
Across 224 games with White in our database, Simao Pintor opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simao Pintor answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Simao Pintor play as White?
As White, Simao Pintor's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 224 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simao Pintor play as Black?
As Black, Simao Pintor most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (21 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 226 games.
What is Simao Pintor's FIDE rating?
Simao Pintor is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 2,007 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Simao Pintor played?
Our database contains 450 games by Simao Pintor, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 185 wins, 85 draws, 180 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simao Pintor?
450 games by Simao Pintor 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.