Prepare against Joao Pedro Afonso
PRT · World #22,732 classical · FIDE ID 1966197
Our database contains 71 games by Joao Pedro Afonso, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joao Pedro Afonso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joao Pedro Afonso 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 | 2,035 | 2,171 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,043 | 2,096 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,104 | 2,141 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 19 | 12 | 40 | 26.8% |
| As White | 39 | 9 | 8 | 22 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 32 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joao Pedro Afonso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joao Pedro Afonso's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 76.9% | 35.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Afonso usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Afonso usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Afonso usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Afonso usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 73.3% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Joao Pedro Afonso's chess games
All 71 games by Joao Pedro Afonso in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 19 wins, 12 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Devin Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | G Mohr | 2,396 | European Blitz 2025 | A47 |
| Aug 2025 | Alejandro Perdiguero Herreros | 1,955 | 4th Leca Chess Open | E15 |
| Aug 2025 | Dinis Fonseca Neto | 1,909 | 4th Leca Chess Open | B41 |
| Aug 2025 | Pedro Simao Sousa | 1,907 | 4th Leca Chess Open | B12 |
| Apr 2026 | Afonso Mendes Pereira Marques | 1,893 | Portugal CN Jovens 2025-26 - U20 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Hybrid U14 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,660 |
| 4th Leca Chess Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,110 |
| 13th Famalicao Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,983 |
| Famalicao Open 10th | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,864 |
| ch-POR U14/20 | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,554 |
| Portugal CN Jovens 2025-26 - U20 | 2026 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,175 |
| European Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 2,157 |
| 3rd Leca da Palmeira Open | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,125 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joao Pedro Afonso's chess games?
71 games by Joao Pedro Afonso, from Oct 2019 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 Pedro Afonso has played.
What does Joao Pedro Afonso play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Joao Pedro Afonso opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joao Pedro Afonso answers 1...c6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Joao Pedro Afonso play as White?
As White, Joao Pedro Afonso's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joao Pedro Afonso play as Black?
As Black, Joao Pedro Afonso most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Joao Pedro Afonso's FIDE rating?
Joao Pedro Afonso is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess, 2,043 in rapid and 2,104 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (May 2025).
How many games has Joao Pedro Afonso played?
Our database contains 71 games by Joao Pedro Afonso, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 12 draws, 40 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joao Pedro Afonso?
71 games by Joao Pedro Afonso 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.