Prepare against Joao Paulo Santos Gomes
Brazil · World #91,385 classical · FIDE ID 22763244
When preparing against Joao Paulo Santos Gomes, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 55.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 123 games by Joao Paulo Santos Gomes, covering Jun 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joao Paulo Santos Gomes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joao Paulo Santos Gomes 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 | 1,755 | 1,763 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,708 | 1,747 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,706 | 1,733 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 64 | 13 | 46 | 52.0% |
| As White | 62 | 31 | 8 | 23 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 61 | 33 | 5 | 23 | 54.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joao Paulo Santos Gomes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joao Paulo Santos Gomes's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 62 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Gomes usually continues g3 (64.6% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Gomes usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Gomes usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 43.5% |
Joao Paulo Santos Gomes's chess games
All 123 games by Joao Paulo Santos Gomes in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - 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: 64 wins, 13 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 26 | 16/2/8 | 61.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 20 | 11/2/7 | 55.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Enio Jr Bozzano | 1,933 | ch-Pan American U1700 | A36 |
| Jan 2024 | Henning Ulrich | 1,822 | 10th Florianopolis Open | B76 |
| Sep 2019 | Vinicius Lacerda | 1,818 | Sao Paulo Schutt Cup | B38 |
| Oct 2019 | Eduardo Pereira Ramos | 1,800 | ch-Sudeste/Centro-Oeste U1600 | A39 |
| Oct 2019 | Arthur De Senna Rocha | 1,800 | ch-Sudeste/Centro-Oeste U1600 | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,882 |
| 3rd Sao Paulo Montenegro U1600 | 2020 | 9 | 8.5 | 1,863 |
| Criciuma Open B | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,827 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,637 |
| ch-Pan American U1700 | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,493 |
| Sao Jose dos Campos Open | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,782 |
| 30th Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,577 |
| ch-Sudeste/Centro-Oeste U1600 | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,522 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joao Paulo Santos Gomes's chess games?
123 games by Joao Paulo Santos Gomes, from Jun 2019 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 Paulo Santos Gomes has played.
What does Joao Paulo Santos Gomes play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Joao Paulo Santos Gomes opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joao Paulo Santos Gomes answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Joao Paulo Santos Gomes play as White?
As White, Joao Paulo Santos Gomes's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (26 games, 61.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joao Paulo Santos Gomes play as Black?
As Black, Joao Paulo Santos Gomes most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Joao Paulo Santos Gomes's FIDE rating?
Joao Paulo Santos Gomes is currently rated 1,755 in classical chess, 1,708 in rapid and 1,706 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,763 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Joao Paulo Santos Gomes played?
Our database contains 123 games by Joao Paulo Santos Gomes, covering Jun 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 13 draws, 46 losses (52.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joao Paulo Santos Gomes?
123 games by Joao Paulo Santos Gomes 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.