Prepare against Joao Francisco Biz De Souza
Brazil · World #69,994 classical · FIDE ID 22730290
When preparing against Joao Francisco Biz De Souza, expect 1.d4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%).
Our database contains 88 games by Joao Francisco Biz De Souza, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joao Francisco Biz De Souza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joao Francisco Biz De Souza 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 | 1,821 | 1,927 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,897 | 1,897 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 1,934 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 35 | 15 | 38 | 39.8% |
| As White | 42 | 19 | 8 | 15 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 46 | 16 | 7 | 23 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joao Francisco Biz De Souza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joao Francisco Biz De Souza's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 42.9% | 63.9% |
| c4 | 12 | 28.6% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 21.4% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Souza usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Souza usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Souza usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Souza usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Souza usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Souza usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 44.4% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 11 | 40.7% | 68.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 72.7% | 18.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Joao Francisco Biz De Souza's chess games
All 88 games by Joao Francisco Biz De Souza in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - 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: 35 wins, 15 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Jo Cueto | 2,159 | Brazil Chess - Floripa | A21 |
| Dec 2025 | Michel Liah Ferraz | 2,070 | 91st ch-BRA | D35 |
| Jan 2025 | Vinicius Taishun Lima | 1,987 | 11th Floripa Open | A58 |
| Jan 2024 | Raed Hataby | 1,888 | 10th Florianopolis Open | E71 |
| Jan 2024 | Jose Renato Braga S. Vieira | 1,839 | 10th Florianopolis Open | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 1,990 |
| 91st ch-BRA | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,000 |
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,926 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,626 |
| 11th Floripa Open | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,979 |
| Blumenau STD Open | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,394 |
| 7th Caioba Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,857 |
| 3rd Timbo Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,693 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joao Francisco Biz De Souza's chess games?
88 games by Joao Francisco Biz De Souza, from Nov 2018 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 Francisco Biz De Souza has played.
What does Joao Francisco Biz De Souza play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Joao Francisco Biz De Souza opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joao Francisco Biz De Souza answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Joao Francisco Biz De Souza play as White?
As White, Joao Francisco Biz De Souza's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joao Francisco Biz De Souza play as Black?
As Black, Joao Francisco Biz De Souza most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Joao Francisco Biz De Souza's FIDE rating?
Joao Francisco Biz De Souza is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess, 1,897 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,927 (May 2026).
How many games has Joao Francisco Biz De Souza played?
Our database contains 88 games by Joao Francisco Biz De Souza, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 15 draws, 38 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joao Francisco Biz De Souza?
88 games by Joao Francisco Biz De Souza 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.