Prepare against Joao Francisco
FM · AGO · World #80,858 classical · FIDE ID 10100210
When preparing against Joao Francisco, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (50%).
Our database contains 53 games by Joao Francisco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joao Francisco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joao Francisco 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 | 1,787 | 2,195 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 2,145 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,883 | 2,195 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 19 | 10 | 24 | 35.8% |
| As White | 26 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joao Francisco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joao Francisco's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 73.1% | 57.9% |
| b4 | 4 | 15.4% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Francisco usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Francisco usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Francisco usually continues dxc5 (0.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 15% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Francisco usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Francisco usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Joao Francisco's chess games
All 53 games by Joao Francisco in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 10 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2001 | Vladimir Georgiev | 2,564 | Loures YM 9th | A42 |
| Dec 2001 | Evgeni Janev | 2,487 | Loures YM 9th | C00 |
| Nov 2001 | Paulo Pinho | 2,170 | Odivelas 2nd | A45 |
| May 1998 | Kudzanai Mamombe | 2,135 | Gauteng zt | A45 |
| Nov 2001 | Luis Landeiro Ribeiro | 2,044 | Loures YM 9th | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loures YM 9th | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,312 |
| Odivelas 2nd | 2001 | 11 | 2 | 2,025 |
| Gauteng zt | 1998 | 10 | 5 | 2,235 |
| Lisbon Christmas Open | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 1,960 |
| Olympiad-27 | 1986 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,260 |
| 7th Lisbon Open | 2001 | 5 | 3 | 2,174 |
| chT-POR | 1998 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joao Francisco's chess games?
53 games by Joao Francisco, from Apr 2003 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 Francisco has played.
What does Joao Francisco play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Joao Francisco opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.b4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joao Francisco answers 1...Nc6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Joao Francisco play as White?
As White, Joao Francisco's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Orangutan opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joao Francisco play as Black?
As Black, Joao Francisco most often plays: Dutch Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Joao Francisco's FIDE rating?
Joao Francisco is currently rated 1,787 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid and 1,883 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Joao Francisco played?
Our database contains 53 games by Joao Francisco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joao Francisco?
53 games by Joao Francisco 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.