Prepare against Joao Pacheco
PRT · World #32,025 classical · FIDE ID 1901184
Our database contains 31 games by Joao Pacheco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joao Pacheco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joao Pacheco 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 | 1,974 | 2,133 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,922 | 2,105 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,927 | 2,106 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 17 | 4 | 10 | 54.8% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 56.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joao Pacheco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joao Pacheco's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 66.7% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Pacheco usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Pacheco usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Pacheco usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Pacheco usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Pacheco usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Pacheco usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 83.3% | 80.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Joao Pacheco's chess games
All 31 games by Joao Pacheco in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 17 wins, 4 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Pedro Filipe Rego | 2,245 | ch-POR Blitz | B07 |
| Jan 1999 | Artur Gaspar | 2,204 | chT-POR | E91 |
| Jun 2017 | Antonio Pedro Caramez Pereira | 2,139 | ch-POR Blitz | D56 |
| Apr 2012 | Jose Paulino | 2,054 | Faro Honra | D38 |
| Apr 2012 | Luis Miguel Rodrigues Botelho | 1,955 | Faro Honra | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faro Honra | 2012 | 9 | 8 | 2,184 |
| ch-POR Blitz | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 2,240 |
| chT-POR | 1999 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,064 |
| chT-PER | 2000 | 4 | 1.5 | – |
| chT3-POR Final | 2013 | 3 | 3 | 2,005 |
| Lemesos Open | 2000 | 2 | 2 | 2,265 |
| Banyoles Open A | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 2,098 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joao Pacheco's chess games?
31 games by Joao Pacheco, from Apr 2003 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 Pacheco has played.
What does Joao Pacheco play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Joao Pacheco opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joao Pacheco answers 1...d6 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Joao Pacheco play as White?
As White, Joao Pacheco's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joao Pacheco play as Black?
As Black, Joao Pacheco most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Joao Pacheco's FIDE rating?
Joao Pacheco is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess, 1,922 in rapid and 1,927 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Joao Pacheco played?
Our database contains 31 games by Joao Pacheco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 4 draws, 10 losses (54.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joao Pacheco?
31 games by Joao Pacheco 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.