Prepare against Joao Romano
PRT · World #24,152 classical · FIDE ID 1938541
Our database contains 216 games by Joao Romano, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joao Romano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joao Romano 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 | 2,024 | 2,059 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,136 | 2,137 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,995 | 2,003 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 216 | 84 | 53 | 79 | 38.9% |
| As White | 108 | 38 | 31 | 39 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 108 | 46 | 22 | 40 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joao Romano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joao Romano's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 55.6% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 25 | 23.1% | 52.0% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 13.0% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 9 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Romano usually continues Nf3 (36.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Romano usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Romano usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Romano usually continues g3 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Romano usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Romano usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 72.6% | 64.4% |
| e5 | 14 | 22.6% | 46.4% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.8% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 52.0% | 69.2% |
| d5 | 11 | 44.0% | 13.6% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Joao Romano's chess games
All 216 games by Joao Romano in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 84 wins, 53 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Vladislav Larkin | 2,384 | chT-POR | A21 |
| Feb 2018 | Jose Francisco R P Neves Veiga | 2,320 | Lisbon Portugal Open | C65 |
| Jul 2023 | Rao S.V. Srinath | 2,287 | Famalicao Open 10th | C50 |
| Feb 2018 | Marco Ferrante | 2,267 | Lisbon Portugal Open | B01 |
| Nov 2015 | Andre Ventura Sousa | 2,251 | POR-ch Semi Rapid | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR U20 | 2016 | 14 | 9 | 1,884 |
| ch-POR U18 | 2014 | 14 | 8 | 1,680 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2019 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,194 |
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 2,238 |
| ch-POR prel | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,729 |
| Coimbra Open | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,822 |
| 6th Famalicao Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,012 |
| Portugal Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,769 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joao Romano's chess games?
216 games by Joao Romano, from Dec 2012 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 Romano has played.
What does Joao Romano play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Joao Romano opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joao Romano answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Joao Romano play as White?
As White, Joao Romano's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joao Romano play as Black?
As Black, Joao Romano most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Joao Romano's FIDE rating?
Joao Romano is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 2,136 in rapid and 1,995 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,059 (May 2024).
How many games has Joao Romano played?
Our database contains 216 games by Joao Romano, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 53 draws, 79 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joao Romano?
216 games by Joao Romano 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.