Prepare against Jose Antonio Junior
Brazil · World #53,859 classical · FIDE ID 2131048
Our database contains 66 games by Jose Antonio Junior, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Antonio Junior's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Antonio Junior 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 | 1,878 | 1,914 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 1,865 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,890 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 29 | 15 | 22 | 43.9% |
| As White | 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 32 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Antonio Junior's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Antonio Junior's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 35.3% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (35% of these games) — Junior usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Junior usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Junior usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Junior usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Junior usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Junior usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 73.3% | 68.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
Jose Antonio Junior's chess games
All 66 games by Jose Antonio Junior in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 29 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Romeo Salvador Freitas | 2,204 | Campinas Labegalini Memoria 16th | D91 |
| May 2010 | Carlos Alberto Milanelo | 2,011 | 19th Itu LCX | B11 |
| Aug 2009 | Otto Dmitry Garkauskas | 1,993 | Campinas Labegalini Memoria 16th | D35 |
| Feb 2013 | Branchini,Fernando Luis Sakamoto | 1,976 | ch-BRA Amateur | B84 |
| Feb 2013 | Lucas Koji Takeda | 1,966 | ch-BRA Amateur | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campinas Labegalini Memoria 16th | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 2,021 |
| 19th Itu LCX | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 1,899 |
| Campinas Fujishima Memorial | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,768 |
| ch-BRA Amateur | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 2,093 |
| 9th Recife Arraes Memorial | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,523 |
| ch-BRA Seniors 50 | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,759 |
| 7th Recife Akasaka Cup | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,857 |
| ch-Paulista | 2012 | 4 | 2 | 2,021 |
Interactive opening tree from all 66 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Antonio Junior's chess games?
66 games by Jose Antonio Junior, from Nov 2009 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 Jose Antonio Junior has played.
What does Jose Antonio Junior play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Jose Antonio Junior opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Antonio Junior answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Jose Antonio Junior play as White?
As White, Jose Antonio Junior's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Antonio Junior play as Black?
As Black, Jose Antonio Junior most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Jose Antonio Junior's FIDE rating?
Jose Antonio Junior is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,914 (May 2015).
How many games has Jose Antonio Junior played?
Our database contains 66 games by Jose Antonio Junior, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Antonio Junior?
66 games by Jose Antonio Junior 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.