Prepare against Joao Alexandre Carvalho
PRT · World #71,940 classical · FIDE ID 1904418
When preparing against Joao Alexandre Carvalho, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Joao Alexandre Carvalho, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joao Alexandre Carvalho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joao Alexandre Carvalho 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 | 1,815 | 1,855 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,755 | 1,780 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,792 | 1,792 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 10 | 5 | 16 | 32.3% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joao Alexandre Carvalho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joao Alexandre Carvalho's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Carvalho usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Carvalho usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Carvalho usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 25.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Carvalho usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Carvalho usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Joao Alexandre Carvalho's chess games
All 31 games by Joao Alexandre Carvalho in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 10 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Nunes Cunha Serra Miriades | 1,736 | 2nd Manaus Open | B11 |
| May 2015 | Artur Daniel Moreira Pinto | 1,578 | Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | C53 |
| May 2015 | Goncalo Bastiao | 1,462 | Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | B01 |
| Apr 2016 | Jose Francisco M Azevedo Silva | 1,351 | Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | D10 |
| Apr 2016 | Gui Castro | 1,172 | Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | 2016 | 14 | 8 | 1,726 |
| 2nd Manaus Open | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,367 |
| 4th Leiria Open | 2000 | 5 | 2 | – |
| chT3-POR Final | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,526 |
| POR-CupT 1/8-1/4 Final 35th | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,546 |
| 3rd Fraiburgo Alvino Memorial | 2013 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,639 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joao Alexandre Carvalho's chess games?
31 games by Joao Alexandre Carvalho, from Apr 2004 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 Joao Alexandre Carvalho has played.
What does Joao Alexandre Carvalho play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Joao Alexandre Carvalho opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joao Alexandre Carvalho answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Joao Alexandre Carvalho play as White?
As White, Joao Alexandre Carvalho's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joao Alexandre Carvalho play as Black?
As Black, Joao Alexandre Carvalho most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Joao Alexandre Carvalho's FIDE rating?
Joao Alexandre Carvalho is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess, 1,755 in rapid and 1,792 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,855 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Joao Alexandre Carvalho played?
Our database contains 31 games by Joao Alexandre Carvalho, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joao Alexandre Carvalho?
31 games by Joao Alexandre Carvalho 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.