Prepare against Joao Manuel Seia
PRT · World #124,751 classical · FIDE ID 1903616
When preparing against Joao Manuel Seia, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 54 games by Joao Manuel Seia, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joao Manuel Seia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joao Manuel Seia 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 | 1,660 | 1,915 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,663 | 1,771 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,550 | 1,703 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 18 | 7 | 29 | 33.3% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 3 | 16 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joao Manuel Seia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joao Manuel Seia's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Seia usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Seia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Seia usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 100.0% | 35.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Joao Manuel Seia's chess games
All 54 games by Joao Manuel Seia in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 18 wins, 7 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Julio Fernandes Santos | 1,949 | ch-Lisbon | B36 |
| Mar 2013 | Alvaro Sousa Brandao | 1,675 | ch-POR Seniors | B76 |
| Mar 2013 | Eduardo Escudeiro Viana | 1,647 | ch-POR Seniors | B90 |
| Jan 2014 | Jose Oliveira Gaspar Dias | 1,643 | ch-POR Seniors | A05 |
| Jan 2015 | Miguel Amorim Silva | 1,633 | ch-Lisbon | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR Seniors | 2015 | 21 | 10 | 1,712 |
| ch-POR Seniors 65 | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,656 |
| ch-Lisbon | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,893 |
| ch-POR Aberto | 2003 | 4 | 2 | 1,785 |
| Portuguese Senior Championship 2025-26 | Rapid | S65 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,495 |
| ch-Lisbon sf | 2008 | 3 | 0 | 1,611 |
| Portuguese Senior Championship 2025-26 | Blitz | S65 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,466 |
| 26th Lisbon Cup | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 2,179 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joao Manuel Seia's chess games?
54 games by Joao Manuel Seia, from Jan 2005 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 Manuel Seia has played.
What does Joao Manuel Seia play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Joao Manuel Seia opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joao Manuel Seia answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Joao Manuel Seia play as White?
As White, Joao Manuel Seia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joao Manuel Seia play as Black?
As Black, Joao Manuel Seia most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Joao Manuel Seia's FIDE rating?
Joao Manuel Seia is currently rated 1,660 in classical chess, 1,663 in rapid and 1,550 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,915 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Joao Manuel Seia played?
Our database contains 54 games by Joao Manuel Seia, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 7 draws, 29 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joao Manuel Seia?
54 games by Joao Manuel Seia 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.