Prepare against Joao Pedro Murtinho Fernandes
PRT · World #9,382 classical · FIDE ID 1926624
When preparing against Joao Pedro Murtinho Fernandes, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 220 games by Joao Pedro Murtinho Fernandes, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joao Pedro Murtinho Fernandes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joao Pedro Murtinho Fernandes 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 | 2,179 | 2,179 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,068 | 2,077 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,028 | 2,028 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 220 | 97 | 43 | 80 | 44.1% |
| As White | 109 | 47 | 26 | 36 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 111 | 50 | 17 | 44 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joao Pedro Murtinho Fernandes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joao Pedro Murtinho Fernandes's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 105 | 96.3% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.7% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Fernandes usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 89.1% | 54.4% |
| e5 | 6 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 96.3% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Joao Pedro Murtinho Fernandes's chess games
All 220 games by Joao Pedro Murtinho Fernandes in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 97 wins, 43 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C24 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A33 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Yaniela Forgas Moreno | 2,276 | 3rd Guimaraes Open | B24 |
| Feb 2019 | Nelson Nogueira | 2,244 | Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | B32 |
| Aug 2017 | Ivo Rodrigues Dias | 2,207 | 5th Famalicao Open | C90 |
| Aug 2019 | Eduardo Lopez Quevedo | 2,188 | 3rd Guimaraes Open | B43 |
| Jul 2022 | Filipa Fortuna Pipiras | 2,139 | chT-POR | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | 2017 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,760 |
| ch-POR U16 | 2017 | 14 | 10.5 | 1,787 |
| ch-POR U14 | 2015 | 14 | 10.5 | 1,674 |
| Coimbra Open | 2014 | 11 | 4 | 1,720 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2013 | 10 | 7 | 1,842 |
| 14th Figueira da Foz Open | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,094 |
| 6th Famalicao Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,034 |
| 5th Famalicao Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,101 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joao Pedro Murtinho Fernandes's chess games?
220 games by Joao Pedro Murtinho Fernandes, from May 2012 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 Pedro Murtinho Fernandes has played.
What does Joao Pedro Murtinho Fernandes play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Joao Pedro Murtinho Fernandes opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joao Pedro Murtinho Fernandes answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Joao Pedro Murtinho Fernandes play as White?
As White, Joao Pedro Murtinho Fernandes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joao Pedro Murtinho Fernandes play as Black?
As Black, Joao Pedro Murtinho Fernandes most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 72.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Joao Pedro Murtinho Fernandes's FIDE rating?
Joao Pedro Murtinho Fernandes is currently rated 2,179 in classical chess, 2,068 in rapid and 2,028 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Joao Pedro Murtinho Fernandes played?
Our database contains 220 games by Joao Pedro Murtinho Fernandes, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 43 draws, 80 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joao Pedro Murtinho Fernandes?
220 games by Joao Pedro Murtinho Fernandes 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.