Prepare against Joao Guilherme Matos
PRT · World #65,487 classical · FIDE ID 1942743
When preparing against Joao Guilherme Matos, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%).
Our database contains 74 games by Joao Guilherme Matos, covering Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joao Guilherme Matos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joao Guilherme Matos 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 | 1,836 | 1,881 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,830 | 1,848 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,785 | 1,795 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 30 | 15 | 29 | 40.5% |
| As White | 39 | 20 | 4 | 15 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joao Guilherme Matos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joao Guilherme Matos's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 69.2% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 12.8% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 61.1% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Matos usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Matos usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Matos usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Matos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Matos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 52.9% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Joao Guilherme Matos's chess games
All 74 games by Joao Guilherme Matos in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - 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: 30 wins, 15 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Ricardo Pedro Cruz Dias | 1,892 | ch-POR U18 Rapid | D02 |
| May 2015 | Maria Alice Ramos Ma Oliveira | 1,679 | Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | C87 |
| May 2026 | Andre Marques Pereira | 1,669 | Torneio Queima das Fitas 2026 | C01 |
| Apr 2017 | Bernardo Marques Vedor | 1,657 | ch-POR U18 | A00 |
| Aug 2024 | Damiao Fernando Alves | 1,602 | Maia Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR U16 | 2016 | 14 | 7 | 1,554 |
| ch-POR U18 | 2018 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,629 |
| 8th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,800 |
| Maia Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,797 |
| Torneio Queima das Fitas 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,795 |
| Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,516 |
| Recife JEBS Open w | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,655 |
| 9th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,675 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joao Guilherme Matos's chess games?
74 games by Joao Guilherme Matos, from Jan 2015 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 Guilherme Matos has played.
What does Joao Guilherme Matos play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Joao Guilherme Matos opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joao Guilherme Matos answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Joao Guilherme Matos play as White?
As White, Joao Guilherme Matos's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Exchange (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joao Guilherme Matos play as Black?
As Black, Joao Guilherme Matos most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Joao Guilherme Matos's FIDE rating?
Joao Guilherme Matos is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess, 1,830 in rapid and 1,785 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,881 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Joao Guilherme Matos played?
Our database contains 74 games by Joao Guilherme Matos, covering Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 15 draws, 29 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joao Guilherme Matos?
74 games by Joao Guilherme Matos 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.