Prepare against Carlos Moes Joaquim
Cape Verde · World #134,697 classical · FIDE ID 1928104
When preparing against Carlos Moes Joaquim, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 41 games by Carlos Moes Joaquim, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Moes Joaquim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Moes Joaquim 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 | 1,634 | 1,746 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,641 | 1,654 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,663 | 1,663 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 7 | 4 | 30 | 17.1% |
| As White | 24 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Moes Joaquim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Moes Joaquim's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 22.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 22.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Joaquim usually continues c4 (14.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Joaquim usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Joaquim usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 6.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Carlos Moes Joaquim's chess games
All 41 games by Carlos Moes Joaquim in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 7 wins, 4 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B44 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Eder Lopes Pereira | 1,854 | ch-CPV | B07 |
| Nov 2019 | Eduardo Rato | 1,693 | 13th Figueira da Foz Open | D55 |
| Nov 2018 | Luis Antonio Maximino Bouxo | 1,585 | 12th Figueira da Foz Open | D45 |
| Nov 2019 | Aguinaldo Jr Vera Cruz | 1,558 | 13th Figueira da Foz Open | D11 |
| Nov 2021 | Iura Miranda | 1,517 | ch-CPV | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Figueira da Foz Open | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,455 |
| ch-CPV | 2021 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,671 |
| 13th Figueira da Foz Open | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 1,476 |
| 2nd Boavista | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,909 |
| Boavista | 2015 | 5 | 0 | 1,678 |
| 11th Figueira da Foz Open | 2017 | 3 | 0 | 1,607 |
| 10th Figueira da Foz Open | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,500 |
| Mindelo Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,697 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Moes Joaquim's chess games?
41 games by Carlos Moes Joaquim, from Sep 2010 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 Carlos Moes Joaquim has played.
What does Carlos Moes Joaquim play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Carlos Moes Joaquim opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Moes Joaquim answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Carlos Moes Joaquim play as White?
As White, Carlos Moes Joaquim's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Moes Joaquim play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Moes Joaquim most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Carlos Moes Joaquim's FIDE rating?
Carlos Moes Joaquim is currently rated 1,634 in classical chess, 1,641 in rapid and 1,663 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,746 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Carlos Moes Joaquim played?
Our database contains 41 games by Carlos Moes Joaquim, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 4 draws, 30 losses (17.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Moes Joaquim?
41 games by Carlos Moes Joaquim 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.