Prepare against Jailson Ferreira Souza
Brazil · World #57,130 classical · FIDE ID 2128195
When preparing against Jailson Ferreira Souza, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 98 games by Jailson Ferreira Souza, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jailson Ferreira Souza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jailson Ferreira Souza 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 | 1,866 | 1,881 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 1,945 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,912 | 1,912 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 35 | 16 | 47 | 35.7% |
| As White | 47 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 51 | 18 | 4 | 29 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jailson Ferreira Souza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jailson Ferreira Souza's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 83.0% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 6 | 12.8% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 53.8% score
- …d5 (59% of these games) — Souza usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Souza usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Souza usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Souza usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Souza usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Souza usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 48.3% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 13 | 44.8% | 46.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 88.2% | 36.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Jailson Ferreira Souza's chess games
All 98 games by Jailson Ferreira Souza in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 35 wins, 16 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Mario Henrique Andrade Fiaes | 2,034 | 5th Salvador FBX | E15 |
| Oct 2015 | De Sousa,Luiz Eduardo Oliveira | 1,954 | ch-Baianos | A22 |
| May 2013 | Francisco Antonio de Andrade | 1,948 | BRA Bahia Region | C01 |
| Feb 2013 | Clayton Marques Rodrigues | 1,913 | 6th Vitoria da Conquista FBX | D02 |
| Jun 2015 | Cleriston Silva Gama | 1,906 | BRA Bahia zt | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baianos | 2015 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,961 |
| 5th Salvador FBX | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,041 |
| 6th Vitoria da Conquista FBX | 2013 | 11 | 3 | 1,805 |
| BRA Bahia Region | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,724 |
| 1st Irece IRT | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,979 |
| Bahia zt | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,737 |
| ch-Baiano Final | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,822 |
| ch sf Regiao Leste-Baiano | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,898 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jailson Ferreira Souza's chess games?
98 games by Jailson Ferreira Souza, from Jul 2009 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 Jailson Ferreira Souza has played.
What does Jailson Ferreira Souza play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Jailson Ferreira Souza opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jailson Ferreira Souza answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Jailson Ferreira Souza play as White?
As White, Jailson Ferreira Souza's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jailson Ferreira Souza play as Black?
As Black, Jailson Ferreira Souza most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Petrov's Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Jailson Ferreira Souza's FIDE rating?
Jailson Ferreira Souza is currently rated 1,866 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid and 1,912 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,881 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Jailson Ferreira Souza played?
Our database contains 98 games by Jailson Ferreira Souza, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 16 draws, 47 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jailson Ferreira Souza?
98 games by Jailson Ferreira Souza 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.