Prepare against De Pontes e Souza,Jose Geraldo
Brazil · World #75,712 classical · FIDE ID 2142040
When preparing against De Pontes e Souza,Jose Geraldo, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 129 games by De Pontes e Souza,Jose Geraldo, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find De Pontes e Souza,Jose Geraldo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout De Pontes e Souza,Jose Geraldo 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 | 1,803 | 1,906 | Aug 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,860 | 1,860 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,887 | 1,887 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 53 | 12 | 64 | 41.1% |
| As White | 67 | 32 | 5 | 30 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 62 | 21 | 7 | 34 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of De Pontes e Souza,Jose Geraldo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from De Pontes e Souza,Jose Geraldo's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 97.0% | 51.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Geraldo usually continues Nf3 (34.0% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Geraldo usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Geraldo usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.b3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Geraldo usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 14 | 51.9% | 39.3% |
| c5 | 13 | 48.1% | 34.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 80.0% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
De Pontes e Souza,Jose Geraldo's chess games
All 129 games by De Pontes e Souza,Jose Geraldo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 53 wins, 12 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Luciano de Souza Zallio | 2,123 | ch-BRA sf-B | B40 |
| Feb 2012 | Roberto Da Costa Rocha | 2,077 | 3rd Manaus FAX | A41 |
| May 2013 | Leonardo Gadelha Da Paz | 2,004 | Manaus zt 2.4 | C42 |
| May 2013 | Mikhail Zoltan Iwanon Da Silva | 1,998 | Manaus zt 2.4 | C08 |
| Jun 2013 | Gutierrez,Enrique Alberto Soto | 1,919 | Amazonas zt | A82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazonas zt | 2013 | 22 | 12 | 1,963 |
| ch-Manaus Amazonas | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 1,803 |
| ch-Amazonas final | 2013 | 9 | 1 | 1,701 |
| 3rd Manaus Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,798 |
| Manaus zt 2.4 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,993 |
| ch-BRA sf-B | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,866 |
| 2nd Manaus Open | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,764 |
| 1st Manaus FAX | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find De Pontes e Souza,Jose Geraldo's chess games?
129 games by De Pontes e Souza,Jose Geraldo, from Jul 2012 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 De Pontes e Souza,Jose Geraldo has played.
What does De Pontes e Souza,Jose Geraldo play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, De Pontes e Souza,Jose Geraldo opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, De Pontes e Souza,Jose Geraldo answers 1...g6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does De Pontes e Souza,Jose Geraldo play as White?
As White, De Pontes e Souza,Jose Geraldo's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Exchange (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does De Pontes e Souza,Jose Geraldo play as Black?
As Black, De Pontes e Souza,Jose Geraldo most often plays: Modern Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is De Pontes e Souza,Jose Geraldo's FIDE rating?
De Pontes e Souza,Jose Geraldo is currently rated 1,803 in classical chess, 1,860 in rapid and 1,887 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,906 (Aug 2012).
How many games has De Pontes e Souza,Jose Geraldo played?
Our database contains 129 games by De Pontes e Souza,Jose Geraldo, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 12 draws, 64 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against De Pontes e Souza,Jose Geraldo?
129 games by De Pontes e Souza,Jose Geraldo 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.