Prepare against Vania Fausto Da T. Vilhete
WIM · Mozambique · World #56,919 classical · FIDE ID 14800144
When preparing against Vania Fausto Da T. Vilhete, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 50.0% over 18 games.
Our database contains 204 games by Vania Fausto Da T. Vilhete, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vania Fausto Da T. Vilhete's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vania Fausto Da T. Vilhete 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 | 1,867 | 1,877 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,740 | 1,854 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,773 | 1,822 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 204 | 94 | 34 | 76 | 46.1% |
| As White | 100 | 45 | 14 | 41 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 104 | 49 | 20 | 35 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vania Fausto Da T. Vilhete's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vania Fausto Da T. Vilhete's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 92 | 92.0% | 52.2% |
| e4 | 8 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Vilhete usually continues c4 (38.2% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Vilhete usually continues c4 (60.6% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Vilhete usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Vilhete usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Vilhete usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Vilhete usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 96.8% | 64.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 62.5% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 37.5% | 58.3% |
Vania Fausto Da T. Vilhete's chess games
All 204 games by Vania Fausto Da T. Vilhete in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Sep 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: 94 wins, 34 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 14/4/3 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 11/1/7 | 57.9% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Shrook Wafa | 2,197 | ch-Africa Women 2026 | E00 |
| Sep 2026 | Deborah Ebimobo-ere QUICKPEN | 2,174 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | B40 |
| Sep 2018 | Danitza Vazquez Maccarini | 2,082 | Olympiad Women-43 | B52 |
| May 2018 | Amina Mezioud | 2,078 | ch-Africa w | B92 |
| Apr 2011 | Tuduetso Sabure | 1,993 | Gaborone zt 4.3 w | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa w | 2024 | 39 | 25 | 1,946 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,695 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,036 |
| Olympiad Women-40 | 2012 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,017 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 1,822 |
| Olympiad Women-41 | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,777 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 1,945 |
| Olympiad Women-39 | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,890 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vania Fausto Da T. Vilhete's chess games?
204 games by Vania Fausto Da T. Vilhete, from Oct 2007 to Sep 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 Vania Fausto Da T. Vilhete has played.
What does Vania Fausto Da T. Vilhete play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Vania Fausto Da T. Vilhete opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vania Fausto Da T. Vilhete answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Vania Fausto Da T. Vilhete play as White?
As White, Vania Fausto Da T. Vilhete's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vania Fausto Da T. Vilhete play as Black?
As Black, Vania Fausto Da T. Vilhete most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Vania Fausto Da T. Vilhete's FIDE rating?
Vania Fausto Da T. Vilhete is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess, 1,740 in rapid and 1,773 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,877 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Vania Fausto Da T. Vilhete played?
Our database contains 204 games by Vania Fausto Da T. Vilhete, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 34 draws, 76 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vania Fausto Da T. Vilhete?
204 games by Vania Fausto Da T. Vilhete 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.