Prepare against Domingos Junior
FM · AGO · World #8,929 classical · FIDE ID 10105972
When preparing against Domingos Junior, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 106 games by Domingos Junior, covering Nov 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Domingos Junior's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Domingos Junior 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 | 2,188 | 2,202 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,194 | 2,194 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,157 | 2,159 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 56 | 22 | 28 | 52.8% |
| As White | 53 | 29 | 13 | 11 | 54.7% |
| As Black | 53 | 27 | 9 | 17 | 50.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Domingos Junior's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Domingos Junior's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 100.0% | 67.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 67.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Junior usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Junior usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Junior usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 28 | 82.4% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 14.7% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Domingos Junior's chess games
All 106 games by Domingos Junior in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - Sep 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: 56 wins, 22 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Sergei Ljukin | 2,368 | Titled Tue | C19 |
| Sep 2021 | Lucas Coro | 2,352 | Online Olympiad Div2 D | B92 |
| Nov 2022 | Lamine Brahami | 2,210 | ch-Africa U20 | E12 |
| Jun 2026 | Rhys Cumming | 2,145 | CN Rápidas Equipas 2025-26 | C55 |
| Sep 2021 | Keith Khumalo | 2,108 | Online Olympiad Div2 D | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa U20 | 2023 | 12 | 9 | 2,033 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 2,100 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,068 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,188 |
| Online Olympiad Div2 D | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,215 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,215 |
| Torneio Queima das Fitas 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,237 |
| Wch FIDE Online U16 Africa qual | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,428 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Domingos Junior's chess games?
106 games by Domingos Junior, from Nov 2016 to Sep 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 Domingos Junior has played.
What does Domingos Junior play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Domingos Junior opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Domingos Junior answers 1...c6 (82% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Domingos Junior play as White?
As White, Domingos Junior's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Domingos Junior play as Black?
As Black, Domingos Junior most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Domingos Junior's FIDE rating?
Domingos Junior is currently rated 2,188 in classical chess, 2,194 in rapid and 2,157 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Domingos Junior played?
Our database contains 106 games by Domingos Junior, covering Nov 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 22 draws, 28 losses (52.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Domingos Junior?
106 games by Domingos Junior 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.