Prepare against Valter Santos Filho
Brazil · World #72,528 classical · FIDE ID 2119684
When preparing against Valter Santos Filho, expect 1.e4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 55 games by Valter Santos Filho, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valter Santos Filho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valter 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 | 1,813 | 1,861 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,776 | 1,854 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,831 | 1,831 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 27 | 3 | 25 | 49.1% |
| As White | 29 | 16 | 2 | 11 | 55.2% |
| As Black | 26 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valter Santos Filho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valter Santos Filho's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 31.0% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 17.2% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 10.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Filho usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Filho usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Filho usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Filho usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …b5 (11% of these games) — Filho usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Filho usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 56.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 37.5% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Valter Santos Filho's chess games
All 55 games by Valter Santos Filho in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 27 wins, 3 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E65 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D67 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | David Ferreira Das Chagas | 2,023 | ch-Curitiba Parana | B40 |
| Jan 2016 | Ulisses Atila Arrais E Moura | 1,931 | ch-Curitiba Parana | A40 |
| Nov 2018 | Aloisio Ponti Lopes | 1,913 | ch-Parana | E18 |
| May 2017 | Dimitri Vinicius da Silva Ferraz | 1,800 | Curitiba IEP&Copel Open | E12 |
| Jan 2016 | Lucas De Souza Mileski | 1,775 | ch-Curitiba Parana | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Parana | 2018 | 22 | 10.5 | 1,776 |
| ch-BRA U20 | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,192 |
| ch-Curitiba Parana | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,110 |
| Curitiba Open | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,110 |
| Curitiba IEP&Copel Open | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,783 |
| Curitiba Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,978 |
| Curitiba Parana Open | 2023 | 3 | 2 | 1,543 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valter Santos Filho's chess games?
55 games by Valter Santos Filho, from Mar 2015 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 Valter Santos Filho has played.
What does Valter Santos Filho play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Valter Santos Filho opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valter Santos Filho answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Valter Santos Filho play as White?
As White, Valter Santos Filho's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valter Santos Filho play as Black?
As Black, Valter Santos Filho most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Valter Santos Filho's FIDE rating?
Valter Santos Filho is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess, 1,776 in rapid and 1,831 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,861 (May 2025).
How many games has Valter Santos Filho played?
Our database contains 55 games by Valter Santos Filho, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 3 draws, 25 losses (49.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valter Santos Filho?
55 games by Valter 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.