Prepare against Januario Pereira Do Couto
Brazil · World #347,136 classical · FIDE ID 2107260
When preparing against Januario Pereira Do Couto, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 138 games by Januario Pereira Do Couto, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Januario Pereira Do Couto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Januario Pereira Do Couto 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 | 1,628 | 1,741 | Jul 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 35 | 29 | 74 | 25.4% |
| As White | 69 | 20 | 15 | 34 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 69 | 15 | 14 | 40 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Januario Pereira Do Couto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Januario Pereira Do Couto's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 87.0% | 43.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 43.3% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Couto usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Couto usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Couto usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Couto usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Couto usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 60.6% | 32.5% |
| c5 | 9 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 13 | 48.1% | 23.1% |
| d5 | 10 | 37.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 14.8% | 37.5% |
Januario Pereira Do Couto's chess games
All 138 games by Januario Pereira Do Couto in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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, 29 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 2/4/11 | 11.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 2/4/10 | 12.5% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Louis Antunes Costa Filho | 1,850 | Vivo Cup | A80 |
| Jun 2019 | Marcos Antonio Cordeiro Silva | 1,760 | Cuiaba Contaud Open | A04 |
| May 2017 | Heitor Imidio De Ol Silva | 1,760 | Goiania Open | D00 |
| Jan 2010 | Jose Carlos Peixoto M. Da Silva | 1,702 | 2nd Belo Horizonte | C02 |
| Aug 2018 | Maria Vitoria de So Silva | 1,698 | Trindade Open | C62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasilia Terraviva Open | 2019 | 12 | 3 | 1,539 |
| 2nd Belo Horizonte | 2010 | 11 | 4 | 1,743 |
| Cuiaba Contaud Open | 2019 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,883 |
| 5th Concordia Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,557 |
| Vivo Cup | 2003 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,659 |
| Sao Paulo Carnaval Open | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,388 |
| ch-BRA Amateur U1600 | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,337 |
| Brasiliense sf | 2000 | 6 | 1 | 1,600 |
Interactive opening tree from all 138 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Januario Pereira Do Couto's chess games?
138 games by Januario Pereira Do Couto, from Mar 2010 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 Januario Pereira Do Couto has played.
What does Januario Pereira Do Couto play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Januario Pereira Do Couto opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Januario Pereira Do Couto answers 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (48% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Januario Pereira Do Couto play as White?
As White, Januario Pereira Do Couto's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Januario Pereira Do Couto play as Black?
As Black, Januario Pereira Do Couto most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Januario Pereira Do Couto's FIDE rating?
Januario Pereira Do Couto is currently rated 1,628 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,741 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Januario Pereira Do Couto played?
Our database contains 138 games by Januario Pereira Do Couto, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 29 draws, 74 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Januario Pereira Do Couto?
138 games by Januario Pereira Do Couto 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.