Prepare against Janio Pedro Teixeira Costa
Brazil · World #70,515 classical · FIDE ID 44705131
When preparing against Janio Pedro Teixeira Costa, expect 1.d4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%).
Our database contains 37 games by Janio Pedro Teixeira Costa, covering Jul 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Janio Pedro Teixeira Costa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janio Pedro Teixeira Costa 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 | 1,820 | 1,835 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,640 | 1,640 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,701 | 1,701 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 13 | 8 | 16 | 35.1% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janio Pedro Teixeira Costa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janio Pedro Teixeira Costa's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 42.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 36.8% | 28.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Costa usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Costa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Costa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 28.6% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Costa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Costa usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Costa usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Janio Pedro Teixeira Costa's chess games
All 37 games by Janio Pedro Teixeira Costa in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - 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: 13 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Matheus Prado Campos | 1,800 | Recife JEBS Open | C41 |
| Sep 2024 | Leite Lima,Luiz Henrique | 1,800 | Recife JEBS Open | D00 |
| Nov 2024 | Marek Durovka | 1,779 | World Youth Open U14 2024 | D04 |
| Nov 2024 | Lucas Buss Soares Coutinho | 1,562 | World Youth Open U14 2024 | B13 |
| Oct 2023 | Arthur G A Dantas Rodrigues | 1,215 | Brasilia JEBS Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U14 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,760 |
| 88th ch-BRA | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,735 |
| Brasilia JEBS Open | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 1,608 |
| Recife JEBS Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,822 |
| Joao Pessoa Open | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,744 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janio Pedro Teixeira Costa's chess games?
37 games by Janio Pedro Teixeira Costa, from Jul 2022 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 Janio Pedro Teixeira Costa has played.
What does Janio Pedro Teixeira Costa play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Janio Pedro Teixeira Costa opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janio Pedro Teixeira Costa answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Janio Pedro Teixeira Costa play as White?
As White, Janio Pedro Teixeira Costa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janio Pedro Teixeira Costa play as Black?
As Black, Janio Pedro Teixeira Costa most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Janio Pedro Teixeira Costa's FIDE rating?
Janio Pedro Teixeira Costa is currently rated 1,820 in classical chess, 1,640 in rapid and 1,701 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,835 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Janio Pedro Teixeira Costa played?
Our database contains 37 games by Janio Pedro Teixeira Costa, covering Jul 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janio Pedro Teixeira Costa?
37 games by Janio Pedro Teixeira Costa 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.