Prepare against Goncalo Cravo Jesus Goncalves
PRT · World #45,745 classical · FIDE ID 1935968
Our database contains 66 games by Goncalo Cravo Jesus Goncalves, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Goncalo Cravo Jesus Goncalves's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goncalo Cravo Jesus Goncalves 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 | 1,910 | 1,910 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,883 | 1,917 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,931 | 1,931 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 29 | 13 | 24 | 43.9% |
| As White | 37 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 29 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 51.4% | 47.4% |
| d4 | 18 | 48.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 65.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Goncalo Cravo Jesus Goncalves's chess games
All 66 games by Goncalo Cravo Jesus Goncalves in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 29 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Hugo Miguel Da Costa Ferreira | 2,016 | ch-POR U18 | A45 |
| Dec 2014 | Eduardo Brana Lopez | 1,990 | Lisbon Christmas Open | E01 |
| Apr 2017 | Diogo Miguel V Passeiro | 1,899 | ch-POR U18 | A59 |
| Feb 2017 | Helio Adelino Silva Pena | 1,889 | Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | C42 |
| Dec 2014 | Francisco Joao Guimaraes Araujo | 1,810 | Lisbon Christmas Open | E25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR U16 | 2015 | 14 | 9 | 1,670 |
| ch-POR U18 | 2017 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,891 |
| Portugal Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,555 |
| Lisbon Christmas Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,888 |
| ch-POR U14 | 2013 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,724 |
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2019 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,886 |
| Leça Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 2,045 |
| 51st La Roda Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,899 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goncalo Cravo Jesus Goncalves's chess games?
66 games by Goncalo Cravo Jesus Goncalves, from Jun 2013 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 Goncalo Cravo Jesus Goncalves has played.
What does Goncalo Cravo Jesus Goncalves play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Goncalo Cravo Jesus Goncalves opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (49% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goncalo Cravo Jesus Goncalves answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Goncalo Cravo Jesus Goncalves play as White?
As White, Goncalo Cravo Jesus Goncalves's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goncalo Cravo Jesus Goncalves play as Black?
As Black, Goncalo Cravo Jesus Goncalves most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Goncalo Cravo Jesus Goncalves's FIDE rating?
Goncalo Cravo Jesus Goncalves is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 1,883 in rapid and 1,931 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,910 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Goncalo Cravo Jesus Goncalves played?
Our database contains 66 games by Goncalo Cravo Jesus Goncalves, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goncalo Cravo Jesus Goncalves?
66 games by Goncalo Cravo Jesus Goncalves 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.