Prepare against Vinicius Saito
Brazil · World #14,770 classical · FIDE ID 2113384
Our database contains 606 games by Vinicius Saito, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vinicius Saito's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vinicius Saito 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 | 2,108 | 2,147 | Feb 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,199 | 2,252 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,197 | 2,197 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 606 | 257 | 146 | 203 | 42.4% |
| As White | 308 | 142 | 74 | 92 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 298 | 115 | 72 | 111 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vinicius Saito's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vinicius Saito's side.
First moves as White (308 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 212 | 68.8% | 54.7% |
| d4 | 55 | 17.9% | 69.1% |
| c4 | 35 | 11.4% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.6% | 60.0% |
| Nh3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Saito usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Saito usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Saito usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 69.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Saito usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Saito usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Saito usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 99 | 68.3% | 39.9% |
| e6 | 43 | 29.7% | 66.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 106 | 93.8% | 57.1% |
| f5 | 3 | 2.7% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.7% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Vinicius Saito's chess games
All 606 games by Vinicius Saito in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 257 wins, 146 draws, 203 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 28 | 13/7/8 | 46.4% |
| A36 | English Opening | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 13 | 2/1/10 | 15.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 11/10/5 | 42.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 22 | 6/4/12 | 27.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 6/9/1 | 37.5% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Simon K Williams | 2,450 | Titled Tue Early | B70 |
| Jan 2024 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,447 | Titled Tue Early | A36 |
| Mar 2023 | Iulija Osmak | 2,445 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Aug 2023 | Vilka Sipila | 2,435 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Oct 2020 | Das Neelotpal | 2,425 | Titled Tue | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 298 | 128 | 2,178 |
| ch-BRA Amateur | 2014 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,036 |
| Sao Bernardo do Campo Open | 2016 | 12 | 9 | 2,144 |
| 2nd Sao Bernardo LXSBC | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,091 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 2,131 |
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,118 |
| 7th Sao Paulo Hebraica | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,027 |
| 4th Sao Bernardo do Campo LXSBC fin-A | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vinicius Saito's chess games?
606 games by Vinicius Saito, from Oct 2005 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 Vinicius Saito has played.
What does Vinicius Saito play on the first move as White?
Across 308 games with White in our database, Vinicius Saito opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vinicius Saito answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Vinicius Saito play as White?
As White, Vinicius Saito's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 46.4% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 308 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vinicius Saito play as Black?
As Black, Vinicius Saito most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 298 games.
What is Vinicius Saito's FIDE rating?
Vinicius Saito is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 2,199 in rapid and 2,197 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Vinicius Saito played?
Our database contains 606 games by Vinicius Saito, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 257 wins, 146 draws, 203 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vinicius Saito?
606 games by Vinicius Saito 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.