Prepare against Jonathan Jota
PHL · World #11,607 classical · FIDE ID 5220475
When preparing against Jonathan Jota, expect 1.b3 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 51 games by Jonathan Jota, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan Jota's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan Jota 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 | 2,146 | 2,259 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,131 | 2,227 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,193 | 2,221 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 17 | 7 | 27 | 33.3% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 1 | 18 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan Jota's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan Jota's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 18 | 72.0% | 47.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 16.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 72% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Jota usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Jota usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Jota usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Jota usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Jota usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 85.7% | 8.3% |
| a6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Jonathan Jota's chess games
All 51 games by Jonathan Jota in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 17 wins, 7 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Renier Gonzalez | 2,435 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Sep 2017 | Darwin Laylo | 2,433 | ch-PHI | A01 |
| Nov 2025 | Tamaz Mgeladze | 2,388 | Titled Tue | A01 |
| Jun 2024 | Alexander A. Chernov | 2,314 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Nov 2025 | Arora Honi | 2,247 | Titled Tue | C09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 30 | 10 | 2,069 |
| ch-PHI | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 2,281 |
| Olongapo City Puregold Open B | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,898 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,065 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Jota's chess games?
51 games by Jonathan Jota, from Jul 2015 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 Jonathan Jota has played.
What does Jonathan Jota play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Jonathan Jota opens with 1.b3 (72% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan Jota answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...a6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Jonathan Jota play as White?
As White, Jonathan Jota's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (18 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Jota play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Jota most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Jonathan Jota's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Jota is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess, 2,131 in rapid and 2,193 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,259 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Jonathan Jota played?
Our database contains 51 games by Jonathan Jota, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 7 draws, 27 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Jota?
51 games by Jonathan Jota 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.