Prepare against Tadeu Sousa Santos Filho
Brazil · World #28,616 classical · FIDE ID 2105500
When preparing against Tadeu Sousa Santos Filho, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 722 games by Tadeu Sousa Santos Filho, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tadeu Sousa Santos Filho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tadeu Sousa Santos Filho 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 | 1,994 | 2,148 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,087 | 2,087 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 2,119 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 722 | 325 | 143 | 254 | 45.0% |
| As White | 367 | 170 | 72 | 125 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 355 | 155 | 71 | 129 | 43.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tadeu Sousa Santos Filho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tadeu Sousa Santos Filho's side.
First moves as White (367 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 335 | 91.3% | 55.7% |
| d4 | 23 | 6.3% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 2.2% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Filho usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Filho usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Filho usually continues d3 (52.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Filho usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Filho usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Filho usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 85 | 60.7% | 52.9% |
| c5 | 30 | 21.4% | 61.7% |
| c6 | 19 | 13.6% | 47.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 83 | 65.4% | 53.0% |
| d5 | 18 | 14.2% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 13 | 10.2% | 61.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 5.5% | 85.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Tadeu Sousa Santos Filho's chess games
All 722 games by Tadeu Sousa Santos Filho in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 325 wins, 143 draws, 254 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 74 | 27/12/35 | 36.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 64 | 33/8/23 | 51.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 19 | 9/2/8 | 47.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 29 | 13/6/10 | 44.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 26 | 13/3/10 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 10/3/9 | 45.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 9/0/4 | 69.2% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Eduardo Thelio Limp | 2,355 | 1st Rio de Janeiro IRT da Alex | C84 |
| Jan 2018 | Luis Ernesto Rodi | 2,328 | 1st Rio de Janeiro IRT da Alex | B16 |
| Mar 2015 | Daniel Rangel | 2,291 | Rio de Janeiro Guanabara Open 1st | B23 |
| Feb 2014 | Eduardo Arruda da Gama A Cunha | 2,287 | ch-Rio de Janeiro | B55 |
| Jun 2018 | Gabriel Kimelman | 2,279 | 14th American Continental | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Rio de Janeiro Estadual | 2023 | 42 | 24.5 | 2,090 |
| Rio de Janeiro Ferreira Memorial | 2010 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,210 |
| Rio de Janeiro Rovedo Open | 2008 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,072 |
| Rio de Janeiro Estadual Mestres Open | 2016 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,065 |
| Rio de Janeiro Guanabara Open 2nd | 2015 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,103 |
| Rio de Janeiro Estadual Open | 2015 | 12 | 6 | 2,055 |
| 10th American Continental | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 2,192 |
| Juiz de Fora Open | 2015 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,957 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jorge Antonio Torres Chaves (19 games) · Angelo Bil Ramos (19 games) · Luiz Antonio Bardaro Manzi (15 games) · Wagner Peixoto Guimaraes (13 games) · Luis Ernesto Rodi (12 games) · Rodrigo Medeiros Zacarias (11 games) · Daniel Rangel (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tadeu Sousa Santos Filho's chess games?
722 games by Tadeu Sousa Santos Filho, from Apr 2003 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 Tadeu Sousa Santos Filho has played.
What does Tadeu Sousa Santos Filho play on the first move as White?
Across 367 games with White in our database, Tadeu Sousa Santos Filho opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tadeu Sousa Santos Filho answers 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Tadeu Sousa Santos Filho play as White?
As White, Tadeu Sousa Santos Filho's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (74 games, 36.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (64 games, 51.6% win rate); King's Indian Attack (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 367 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tadeu Sousa Santos Filho play as Black?
As Black, Tadeu Sousa Santos Filho most often plays: French: Classical Variation (29 games, 44.8% win rate); English Opening (26 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (22 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 355 games.
What is Tadeu Sousa Santos Filho's FIDE rating?
Tadeu Sousa Santos Filho is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess, 2,087 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Tadeu Sousa Santos Filho played?
Our database contains 722 games by Tadeu Sousa Santos Filho, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 325 wins, 143 draws, 254 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tadeu Sousa Santos Filho?
722 games by Tadeu Sousa Santos Filho 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.