Prepare against Joao Dinis de Sousa
PRT · World #17,491 classical · FIDE ID 1900226
Our database contains 43 games by Joao Dinis de Sousa, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joao Dinis de Sousa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joao Dinis de Sousa 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 | 2,080 | 2,281 | Mar 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,178 | 2,267 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,077 | 2,262 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 9 | 11 | 23 | 20.9% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joao Dinis de Sousa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joao Dinis de Sousa's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 40.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.5% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Sousa usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Sousa usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (5% of these games) — Sousa usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Joao Dinis de Sousa's chess games
All 43 games by Joao Dinis de Sousa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 9 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Luis Galego | 2,458 | chT-POR | A08 |
| Nov 2025 | Bartlomiej Niedbala | 2,392 | 19th Figueira da Foz Open | B32 |
| Nov 2024 | Samid Eduardo Escalona Landi | 2,326 | 2nd Cidade De Lagos Open | A04 |
| Jul 2026 | Mulet Polo,Pau | 2,007 | VI Llinars Int Open 2026 | D36 |
| Aug 2024 | Santiago Suarez Hernan | 1,994 | Maia Open | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VI Llinars Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,076 |
| ch-POR | 2023 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,967 |
| chT-POR | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,270 |
| 19th Figueira da Foz Open | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,286 |
| 2nd Cidade De Lagos Open | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,327 |
| Maia Open | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 2,233 |
| 7th Maia Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2,061 |
| 3rd Leca da Palmeira Open | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 2,125 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joao Dinis de Sousa's chess games?
43 games by Joao Dinis de Sousa, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Dinis de Sousa has played.
What does Joao Dinis de Sousa play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Joao Dinis de Sousa opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joao Dinis de Sousa answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Joao Dinis de Sousa play as White?
As White, Joao Dinis de Sousa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joao Dinis de Sousa play as Black?
As Black, Joao Dinis de Sousa most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Joao Dinis de Sousa's FIDE rating?
Joao Dinis de Sousa is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 2,178 in rapid and 2,077 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,281 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Joao Dinis de Sousa played?
Our database contains 43 games by Joao Dinis de Sousa, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses (20.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joao Dinis de Sousa?
43 games by Joao Dinis de Sousa 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.