Prepare against Joao Batista Jose Da Rocha
Brazil · World #89,799 classical · FIDE ID 2108569
When preparing against Joao Batista Jose Da Rocha, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 83 games by Joao Batista Jose Da Rocha, covering Jul 2004 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Joao Batista Jose Da Rocha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joao Batista Jose Da Rocha 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 | 1,761 | 2,087 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,835 | 1,924 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,832 | 1,946 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 20 | 16 | 47 | 24.1% |
| As White | 44 | 12 | 8 | 24 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 39 | 8 | 8 | 23 | 20.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2025): 295 rated games against 205 different opponents, across 43 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 156 | 40 | 33 | 83 | 25.6% | 1,931 | 1,788 | 4 |
| Rapid | 50 | 22 | 5 | 23 | 44.0% | 1,778 | 1,645 | 3 |
| Blitz | 89 | 37 | 5 | 47 | 41.6% | 1,870 | 1,786 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 112 | 14 | 22 | 76 | 12.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 107 | 43 | 15 | 49 | 40.2% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 1 vs FM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1,800 | 1,600 |
| 2024 | 37 | 17 | 4 | 16 | 1,852 | 1,737 |
| 2023 | 42 | 17 | 5 | 20 | 1,734 | 1,654 |
| 2022 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 1,707 | 1,529 |
| 2019 | 43 | 15 | 5 | 23 | 1,823 | 1,709 |
| 2018 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 1,828 | 1,571 |
| 2017 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2,024 | 1,967 |
| 2016 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,859 | 1,859 |
| 2014 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1,804 | 1,724 |
| 2012 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 1,999 | 1,876 |
| 2011 | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 2,007 | 1,902 |
| 2007 | 41 | 8 | 12 | 21 | 2,112 | 1,972 |
| 2006 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2,111 | 2,111 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joao Batista Jose Da Rocha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joao Batista Jose Da Rocha's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 65.9% | 41.4% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 25.0% | 22.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 9.1% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 41.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Rocha usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Rocha usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Rocha usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 22.7% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Rocha usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Rocha usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Rocha usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 78.9% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Joao Batista Jose Da Rocha's chess games
All 83 games by Joao Batista Jose Da Rocha in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Nov 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: 20 wins, 16 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A15 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | Tadeu Sousa Santos Filho | 2,112 | Rio de Janeiro Rovedo Open | B40 |
| Sep 2011 | Antonio Mauricio Rios Horta | 2,042 | Rio de Janeiro IRT CXG BOTVINNIK | D02 |
| Jun 2019 | Alexandre Pinto Romano | 2,036 | Rio de Janeiro Fexerj Open | A38 |
| Jun 2019 | Milton Kasuo Okamura | 1,990 | Rio de Janeiro Fexerj Open | E95 |
| Aug 2007 | Salomao Rovedo | 1,887 | Rio de Janeiro Rovedo Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Niteroi Open | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,461 |
| Rio de Janeiro/RJ I IRT CXG | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,010 |
| 1st Niteroi Open | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,710 |
| Rio de Janeiro Rovedo Open | 2007 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,174 |
| Rio de Janeiro IRT CXG BOTVINNIK | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,997 |
| Rio de Janeiro Lendas | 2007 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,925 |
| Niteroi Carvalho Memorial | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,690 |
| 4th Rio de Janeiro Padua Memorial | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,536 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joao Batista Jose Da Rocha's chess games?
83 games by Joao Batista Jose Da Rocha, from Jul 2004 to Nov 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 Batista Jose Da Rocha has played.
What does Joao Batista Jose Da Rocha play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Joao Batista Jose Da Rocha opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joao Batista Jose Da Rocha answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Joao Batista Jose Da Rocha play as White?
As White, Joao Batista Jose Da Rocha's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joao Batista Jose Da Rocha play as Black?
As Black, Joao Batista Jose Da Rocha most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Joao Batista Jose Da Rocha's FIDE rating?
Joao Batista Jose Da Rocha is currently rated 1,761 in classical chess, 1,835 in rapid and 1,832 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,087 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Joao Batista Jose Da Rocha played?
Our database contains 83 games by Joao Batista Jose Da Rocha, covering Jul 2004 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 16 draws, 47 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joao Batista Jose Da Rocha?
83 games by Joao Batista Jose Da Rocha 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.