Prepare against Joao Guilherme Matos
PRT · World #61,298 classical · FIDE ID 1942743
When preparing against Joao Guilherme Matos, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 90 games by Joao Guilherme Matos, covering Jan 2015 to Sep 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 | 1,851 | 1,881 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,830 | 1,848 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,860 | 1,860 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 41 | 17 | 32 | 45.6% |
| As White | 47 | 26 | 6 | 15 | 55.3% |
| As Black | 43 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 34.9% |
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 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 57.4% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 13 | 27.7% | 73.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 12.8% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% 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 — 28% of White games, 73.1% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Matos usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Matos usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 28.6% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 28.6% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 57.1% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Joao Guilherme Matos's chess games
All 90 games by Joao Guilherme Matos in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - Sep 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: 41 wins, 17 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Ivo Rodrigues Dias | 2,075 | Maia Chess Open 2026 | Streamers | A45 |
| Aug 2026 | Michael Duke | 2,011 | Maia Chess Open 2026 | Streamers | E11 |
| Aug 2026 | Madeline Weber | 1,947 | Maia Chess Open 2026 | Streamers | A46 |
| Aug 2026 | Niusha Afshar | 1,894 | Maia Chess Open 2026 | Streamers | C01 |
| Oct 2017 | Ricardo Pedro Cruz Dias | 1,892 | ch-POR U18 Rapid | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR U16 | 2016 | 14 | 7 | 1,554 |
| ch-POR U18 | 2018 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,629 |
| Maia Chess Open 2026 | U2000 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,904 |
| Maia Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,797 |
| 8th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,800 |
| Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,516 |
| Maia Chess Open 2026 | Streamers | 2026 | 7 | 6 | 2,215 |
| Torneio Queima das Fitas 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,795 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joao Guilherme Matos's chess games?
90 games by Joao Guilherme Matos, from Jan 2015 to Sep 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 47 games with White in our database, Joao Guilherme Matos opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joao Guilherme Matos answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Joao Guilherme Matos play as White?
As White, Joao Guilherme Matos's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 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: French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Joao Guilherme Matos's FIDE rating?
Joao Guilherme Matos is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess, 1,830 in rapid and 1,860 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,881 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Joao Guilherme Matos played?
Our database contains 90 games by Joao Guilherme Matos, covering Jan 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 17 draws, 32 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joao Guilherme Matos?
90 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.