Prepare against Joao Francisco Silva Sousa
PRT · World #22,970 classical · FIDE ID 1915207
When preparing against Joao Francisco Silva Sousa, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 67 games by Joao Francisco Silva Sousa, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joao Francisco Silva Sousa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joao Francisco Silva 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 | 2,033 | 2,033 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,022 | 2,022 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,938 | 1,938 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 24 | 15 | 28 | 35.8% |
| As White | 34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 33 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 85.3% | 65.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 65.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Sousa usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Sousa usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Sousa usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sousa usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Joao Francisco Silva Sousa's chess games
All 67 games by Joao Francisco Silva Sousa in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 24 wins, 15 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Akter Shamima | 2,159 | Lisbon Christmas Open | A58 |
| Dec 2009 | Miguel Babo | 1,953 | 6th Figueira da Foz Open | B29 |
| Nov 2010 | Helio Adelino Silva Pena | 1,924 | 7th Figueira da Foz Open | A57 |
| Dec 2009 | Luis Miguel Amaral Rodrigues | 1,875 | 6th Figueira da Foz Open | B92 |
| Nov 2010 | Armando Paulo Gomes Marcal | 1,820 | 7th Figueira da Foz Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coimbra Open | 2015 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,963 |
| 7th Figueira da Foz Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,978 |
| 6th Figueira da Foz Open | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,050 |
| Lisbon Christmas Open | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 2,017 |
| ch-POR U20 | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,971 |
| Queima das Fitas Open | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,897 |
| Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | 2015 | 3 | 3 | 2,022 |
| Coimbra District U18 | 2009 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,760 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joao Francisco Silva Sousa's chess games?
67 games by Joao Francisco Silva Sousa, from Jul 2008 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 Silva Sousa has played.
What does Joao Francisco Silva Sousa play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Joao Francisco Silva Sousa opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joao Francisco Silva Sousa answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Joao Francisco Silva Sousa play as White?
As White, Joao Francisco Silva Sousa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joao Francisco Silva Sousa play as Black?
As Black, Joao Francisco Silva Sousa most often plays: Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Joao Francisco Silva Sousa's FIDE rating?
Joao Francisco Silva Sousa is currently rated 2,033 in classical chess, 2,022 in rapid and 1,938 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,033 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Joao Francisco Silva Sousa played?
Our database contains 67 games by Joao Francisco Silva Sousa, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 15 draws, 28 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joao Francisco Silva Sousa?
67 games by Joao Francisco Silva 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.