Prepare against Joao Luiz De Mello
Brazil · World #142,295 classical · FIDE ID 2171716
When preparing against Joao Luiz De Mello, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 52 games by Joao Luiz De Mello, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joao Luiz De Mello's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joao Luiz De Mello 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 | 1,614 | 1,733 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,710 | 1,737 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,727 | 1,727 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 18 | 5 | 29 | 34.6% |
| As White | 27 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 25 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joao Luiz De Mello's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joao Luiz De Mello's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 74.1% | 27.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 18.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 27.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Mello usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Mello usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Mello usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Mello usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Mello usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Mello usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 61.5% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Joao Luiz De Mello's chess games
All 52 games by Joao Luiz De Mello in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 18 wins, 5 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Caceres,Elton Carlos | 1,885 | 2nd Sao Paulo Braga Memorial | D15 |
| Sep 2016 | Flavio Sachs Beylouni | 1,800 | Porto Alegre IRT U2200 2nd | A00 |
| Nov 2015 | Pablo Da Silva Gusmao | 1,800 | Porto Alegre Gaucho Open | A36 |
| May 2018 | Marcos Daniel Lopez | 1,780 | Porto Alegre Metropole Open | B26 |
| Oct 2015 | Eduardo Grundler Siebel | 1,770 | Porto Alegre Gaucho Open | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Sao Paulo Braga Memorial | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,679 |
| Porto Alegre Gaucho Open | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,831 |
| 1st Porto Alegre Metropole Open | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,782 |
| Porto Alegre IRT U2200 2nd | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,735 |
| Porto Alegre Oncosinos Open | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,631 |
| ch-Porto Alegre Metropole | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,642 |
| Porto Alegre Trois Cup | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,694 |
| Porto Alegre Metropole Open | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,941 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joao Luiz De Mello's chess games?
52 games by Joao Luiz De Mello, from Aug 2013 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 Luiz De Mello has played.
What does Joao Luiz De Mello play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Joao Luiz De Mello opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joao Luiz De Mello answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Joao Luiz De Mello play as White?
As White, Joao Luiz De Mello's most-played openings in our database are: Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joao Luiz De Mello play as Black?
As Black, Joao Luiz De Mello most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Joao Luiz De Mello's FIDE rating?
Joao Luiz De Mello is currently rated 1,614 in classical chess, 1,710 in rapid and 1,727 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,733 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Joao Luiz De Mello played?
Our database contains 52 games by Joao Luiz De Mello, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 5 draws, 29 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joao Luiz De Mello?
52 games by Joao Luiz De Mello 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.