Prepare against Waldyr Espirito Santo
CM · São Tomé & Príncipe · World #47,165 classical · FIDE ID 16900049
When preparing against Waldyr Espirito Santo, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 116 games by Waldyr Espirito Santo, covering Sep 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Waldyr Espirito Santo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Waldyr Espirito Santo 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 | 1,905 | 1,948 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 1,948 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,951 | 1,951 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 38 | 11 | 67 | 32.8% |
| As White | 60 | 28 | 5 | 27 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 56 | 10 | 6 | 40 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Waldyr Espirito Santo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Waldyr Espirito Santo's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 93.3% | 52.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Santo usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Santo usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Santo usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Santo usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Santo usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Santo usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 46.2% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 23.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 19.2% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 70.0% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Waldyr Espirito Santo's chess games
All 116 games by Waldyr Espirito Santo in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - Oct 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: 38 wins, 11 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Ryosuke Nanjo | 2,340 | Olympiad-42 | B95 |
| Aug 2019 | Bakary Traore | 2,189 | chT-Africa rapid | C42 |
| Aug 2015 | Emanuel Joao Robarts Pires | 2,133 | 3rd Lisbon Check Mate Open | C51 |
| Sep 2016 | Enrico Grassi | 2,049 | Olympiad-42 | C50 |
| Oct 2018 | Tilahun Abel Mathewos | 2,015 | Olympiad-43 | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 1,893 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,001 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,979 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 10 | 3 | 1,868 |
| chT-Africa rapid | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,107 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,005 |
| ch-African Rapid | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,867 |
| ch-Africa Blitz | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,868 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Waldyr Espirito Santo's chess games?
116 games by Waldyr Espirito Santo, from Sep 2014 to Oct 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 Waldyr Espirito Santo has played.
What does Waldyr Espirito Santo play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Waldyr Espirito Santo opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Waldyr Espirito Santo answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Waldyr Espirito Santo play as White?
As White, Waldyr Espirito Santo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Waldyr Espirito Santo play as Black?
As Black, Waldyr Espirito Santo most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Waldyr Espirito Santo's FIDE rating?
Waldyr Espirito Santo is currently rated 1,905 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid and 1,951 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,948 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Waldyr Espirito Santo played?
Our database contains 116 games by Waldyr Espirito Santo, covering Sep 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 11 draws, 67 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Waldyr Espirito Santo?
116 games by Waldyr Espirito Santo 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.