Prepare against Carlos Joao Fernandes Novais
PRT · World #12,721 classical · FIDE ID 1904450
When preparing against Carlos Joao Fernandes Novais, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Trompowsky Attack as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 146 games by Carlos Joao Fernandes Novais, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Joao Fernandes Novais's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Joao Fernandes Novais 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 | 2,132 | 2,173 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,103 | 2,103 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,063 | 2,134 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 55 | 44 | 46 | 37.7% |
| As White | 69 | 27 | 20 | 21 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 77 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Joao Fernandes Novais's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Joao Fernandes Novais's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 44.9% | 45.2% |
| e4 | 26 | 37.7% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 7 | 10.1% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.8% | 87.5% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Novais usually continues Bg5 (38.2% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Novais usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Novais usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Novais usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Novais usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Novais usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 21.9% | 78.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 45.0% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 35.0% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Carlos Joao Fernandes Novais's chess games
All 146 games by Carlos Joao Fernandes Novais in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 55 wins, 44 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Faryma,Matviy | 2,328 | 13th Famalicao Open 2026 | B62 |
| Aug 2016 | Luis Neves Da Silva | 2,276 | 4th Famalicao Open | D47 |
| Sep 2025 | Ivan Cabezas Ayala | 2,230 | TCh-ESP Rapid | B36 |
| Jun 2015 | Joao Guerra Costa | 2,207 | 37th POR Cup | B20 |
| Jul 2017 | Fernando Ribeiro | 2,173 | chT2-POR Final | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matosinhos Honra | 2015 | 9 | 7 | 1,935 |
| Matosinhos | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,807 |
| Maia Chess Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,166 |
| chB-POR | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,931 |
| 52nd chT-POR | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,124 |
| 13th Famalicao Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,245 |
| 15th Burgas Open | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,185 |
| 4th Famalicao Open | 2016 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,105 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Joao Fernandes Novais's chess games?
146 games by Carlos Joao Fernandes Novais, from Apr 2004 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 Carlos Joao Fernandes Novais has played.
What does Carlos Joao Fernandes Novais play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Carlos Joao Fernandes Novais opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Joao Fernandes Novais answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Carlos Joao Fernandes Novais play as White?
As White, Carlos Joao Fernandes Novais's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Joao Fernandes Novais play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Joao Fernandes Novais most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Carlos Joao Fernandes Novais's FIDE rating?
Carlos Joao Fernandes Novais is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess, 2,103 in rapid and 2,063 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Carlos Joao Fernandes Novais played?
Our database contains 146 games by Carlos Joao Fernandes Novais, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 44 draws, 46 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Joao Fernandes Novais?
146 games by Carlos Joao Fernandes Novais 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.