Prepare against Jonathan Cesar Maia
Brazil · World #48,505 classical · FIDE ID 2150212
Our database contains 185 games by Jonathan Cesar Maia, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan Cesar Maia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan Cesar Maia 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 | 1,899 | 1,977 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,927 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,896 | 1,896 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 88 | 37 | 60 | 47.6% |
| As White | 91 | 42 | 22 | 27 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 94 | 46 | 15 | 33 | 48.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 86.8% | 60.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.5% | 40.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 3.3% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 60.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Maia usually continues Bg5 (63.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Maia usually continues c4 (71.9% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Maia usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Maia usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Maia usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Maia usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 40 | 85.1% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 63.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 10.0% | 83.3% |
Jonathan Cesar Maia's chess games
All 185 games by Jonathan Cesar Maia in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 88 wins, 37 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 17 | 12/3/2 | 70.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A04 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Marco Aurelio Zaror Cordeiro | 2,211 | ch-Catarinense sf3 | A43 |
| Jan 2015 | Artur Godoy Olazabal | 2,198 | Florianopolis Open | B12 |
| Sep 2016 | Acyr Rogerio Calcado | 2,151 | Blumenau Ann 100 Open | A47 |
| Jul 2012 | Kaiser Luiz Mafra | 2,138 | ch-Catarinense sf2 | A40 |
| Nov 2014 | Claudionor Alcides Lima Pirola | 2,088 | 54th Itajai JASC Cup | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA Amateur | 2015 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,998 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,748 |
| ch-Pan American U2000 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,876 |
| Blumenau Taca Santa Catarina Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 2,044 |
| 6th Florianopolis Open | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,773 |
| 8th Florianopolis Open | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,797 |
| ch-Catarinense | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,810 |
| Sao Bento do Sul Open 07 | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,830 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Cesar Maia's chess games?
185 games by Jonathan Cesar Maia, from Sep 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 Jonathan Cesar Maia has played.
What does Jonathan Cesar Maia play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Jonathan Cesar Maia opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan Cesar Maia answers 1...c6 (85% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Jonathan Cesar Maia play as White?
As White, Jonathan Cesar Maia's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 70.6% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Cesar Maia play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Cesar Maia most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Caro-Kann (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Jonathan Cesar Maia's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Cesar Maia is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,896 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Jonathan Cesar Maia played?
Our database contains 185 games by Jonathan Cesar Maia, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 37 draws, 60 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Cesar Maia?
185 games by Jonathan Cesar Maia 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.