Prepare against Joao Pedro Pires Meira
PRT · World #28,761 classical · FIDE ID 1911171
Our database contains 50 games by Joao Pedro Pires Meira, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joao Pedro Pires Meira's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joao Pedro Pires Meira 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 | 1,993 | 2,005 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,997 | 1,997 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,901 | 1,941 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 19 | 10 | 21 | 38.0% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joao Pedro Pires Meira's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joao Pedro Pires Meira's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 57.7% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 26.9% | 85.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 15.4% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 53.3% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Meira usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Meira usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Meira usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 85.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Meira usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Meira usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 50.0% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 0.0% |
Joao Pedro Pires Meira's chess games
All 50 games by Joao Pedro Pires Meira in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 19 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Catarina Leite Oralova | 2,183 | ch-POR | C67 |
| Jun 2007 | Luis Miguel Alves | 1,889 | ch-Lisbon Final | B30 |
| Apr 2024 | Jose Antonio Goulart De Guerra | 1,813 | Queima das Fitas Open | A47 |
| Jul 2014 | Tadeu Filipe Leonardo De Sousa | 1,783 | ch-POR U18 | C54 |
| Jul 2014 | Jorge Paulo Cardoso V. Correia | 1,754 | ch-POR U18 | D71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR U16 | 2012 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,805 |
| ch-Lisbon Final | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 1,766 |
| ch-POR U18 | 2014 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,949 |
| Belenenses Open 2nd | 2007 | 6 | 2 | 1,776 |
| 3rd Lisbon Belen Open | 2007 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,552 |
| Monsaraz Rapid Open | 2023 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,997 |
| Queima das Fitas Open | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 2,031 |
| Lisbon Odisseias Rapid Open 1st | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,762 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joao Pedro Pires Meira's chess games?
50 games by Joao Pedro Pires Meira, from Jan 2007 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 Pires Meira has played.
What does Joao Pedro Pires Meira play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Joao Pedro Pires Meira opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joao Pedro Pires Meira answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Joao Pedro Pires Meira play as White?
As White, Joao Pedro Pires Meira's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joao Pedro Pires Meira play as Black?
As Black, Joao Pedro Pires Meira most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Joao Pedro Pires Meira's FIDE rating?
Joao Pedro Pires Meira is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid and 1,901 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,005 (May 2026).
How many games has Joao Pedro Pires Meira played?
Our database contains 50 games by Joao Pedro Pires Meira, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joao Pedro Pires Meira?
50 games by Joao Pedro Pires Meira 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.