Prepare against Joao Carlos Cordeiro
PRT · World #15,690 classical · FIDE ID 1935291
When preparing against Joao Carlos Cordeiro, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 106 games by Joao Carlos Cordeiro, covering Aug 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Joao Carlos Cordeiro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joao Carlos Cordeiro 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 | 2,099 | 2,099 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,049 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,976 | 1,976 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 23 | 28 | 55 | 21.7% |
| As White | 56 | 15 | 12 | 29 | 26.8% |
| As Black | 50 | 8 | 16 | 26 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joao Carlos Cordeiro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joao Carlos Cordeiro's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 67.9% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 15 | 28.3% | 23.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Cordeiro usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Cordeiro usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Cordeiro usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 23.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Cordeiro usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Cordeiro usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Cordeiro usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 22.2% | 8.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 18.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Joao Carlos Cordeiro's chess games
All 106 games by Joao Carlos Cordeiro in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - Sep 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: 23 wins, 28 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Stefan Loeffler | 2,376 | Lisbon Portugal Open | B04 |
| Aug 2026 | Jakub Rabatin | 2,306 | Maia Chess Open 2026 | B90 |
| Jul 2025 | Roman Ryabukhin | 2,236 | 4th Leca Chess Open | D02 |
| Aug 2025 | Daniel Rivera | 2,209 | 4th Leca Chess Open | D02 |
| Aug 2019 | Vojtech Riha | 2,197 | ch-EU U18 | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR U16 | 2018 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,689 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,026 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,004 |
| 4th Leca Chess Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,271 |
| ch-POR U14 | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,552 |
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2022 | 7 | 0 | 1,759 |
| Maia Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,217 |
| Portuguese Top League | 2026 | 7 | 0 | 2,016 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joao Carlos Cordeiro's chess games?
106 games by Joao Carlos Cordeiro, from Aug 2012 to Sep 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 Carlos Cordeiro has played.
What does Joao Carlos Cordeiro play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Joao Carlos Cordeiro opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joao Carlos Cordeiro answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Joao Carlos Cordeiro play as White?
As White, Joao Carlos Cordeiro's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joao Carlos Cordeiro play as Black?
As Black, Joao Carlos Cordeiro most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Joao Carlos Cordeiro's FIDE rating?
Joao Carlos Cordeiro is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess, 2,009 in rapid and 1,976 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Joao Carlos Cordeiro played?
Our database contains 106 games by Joao Carlos Cordeiro, covering Aug 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 28 draws, 55 losses (21.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joao Carlos Cordeiro?
106 games by Joao Carlos Cordeiro 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.