Prepare against Joao Camelo
PRT · World #130,601 classical · FIDE ID 1945939
When preparing against Joao Camelo, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 49 games by Joao Camelo, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joao Camelo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joao Camelo 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 | 1,645 | 1,645 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,704 | 1,713 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,796 | 1,796 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 19 | 7 | 23 | 38.8% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joao Camelo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joao Camelo's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 95.7% | 47.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 47.7% score
- …e5 (64% of these games) — Camelo usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Camelo usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …b6 (9% of these games) — Camelo usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Camelo usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 28.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Joao Camelo's chess games
All 49 games by Joao Camelo in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 19 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Ana Ines Teixeira Da Silva | 1,775 | 17th Gaia Profigaia Open | B17 |
| Oct 2017 | Eurico Santos Fonseca | 1,496 | ch-POR U18 Rapid | B85 |
| Sep 2017 | Nuno Fafiaes Pereira | 1,197 | ch-POR Amateur U1600 | B34 |
| Mar 2018 | Tiago Gomes | 1,172 | ch-POR U18 | B34 |
| Jun 2017 | Guilherme Castro Filipe | 1,145 | 17th Gaia Profigaia Open | C84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,866 |
| ch-POR U18 | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,468 |
| 9th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,412 |
| 7th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,221 |
| ch-POR U16 | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,463 |
| 17th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,795 |
| ch-POR Amateur U1600 | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,315 |
| ch-POR U18 Rapid | 2017 | 1 | 1 | 1,896 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joao Camelo's chess games?
49 games by Joao Camelo, from Oct 2015 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 Camelo has played.
What does Joao Camelo play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Joao Camelo opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joao Camelo answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Joao Camelo play as White?
As White, Joao Camelo's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Exchange (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joao Camelo play as Black?
As Black, Joao Camelo most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Joao Camelo's FIDE rating?
Joao Camelo is currently rated 1,645 in classical chess, 1,704 in rapid and 1,796 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,645 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Joao Camelo played?
Our database contains 49 games by Joao Camelo, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joao Camelo?
49 games by Joao Camelo 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.