Prepare against Jose Arlindo Carmo
Brazil · World #131,751 classical · FIDE ID 2117894
When preparing against Jose Arlindo Carmo, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 148 games by Jose Arlindo Carmo, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Arlindo Carmo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Arlindo Carmo 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 | 1,642 | 1,768 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,744 | 1,744 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 57 | 16 | 75 | 38.5% |
| As White | 77 | 30 | 10 | 37 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 71 | 27 | 6 | 38 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Arlindo Carmo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Arlindo Carmo's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 94.8% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Carmo usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Carmo usually continues Nf3 (79.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Carmo usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Carmo usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Carmo usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Carmo usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 87.8% | 47.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 9.8% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 42.9% | 55.6% |
| f5 | 9 | 42.9% | 22.2% |
| d6 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
Jose Arlindo Carmo's chess games
All 148 games by Jose Arlindo Carmo in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 57 wins, 16 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 4/0/11 | 26.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A82 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Marcio Netto Baeta | 1,906 | Sao Jose dos Campos Open | D94 |
| Oct 2015 | Eduardo Zenyei Nacao | 1,872 | Campo Grande Brasil Open | B92 |
| Jul 2015 | Danielle Sena Moura | 1,846 | Cuiaba Contaud Open | C01 |
| Oct 2015 | Jorge Ronaldo Da Silva | 1,800 | Campo Grande Brasil Open | A00 |
| Mar 2017 | Caio Escariao De Oliveira | 1,800 | 1st Caldas Novas Open | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuiaba Contaud Open | 2023 | 33 | 12 | 1,837 |
| 87th ch-BRA | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,832 |
| ch-Pan American U1700 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,580 |
| 11th Floripa Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,727 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,506 |
| 7th Florianopolis Open | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,453 |
| 8th Florianopolis Open | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,640 |
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,640 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Arlindo Carmo's chess games?
148 games by Jose Arlindo Carmo, from Sep 2015 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 Arlindo Carmo has played.
What does Jose Arlindo Carmo play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Jose Arlindo Carmo opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Arlindo Carmo answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...f5 (43% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Jose Arlindo Carmo play as White?
As White, Jose Arlindo Carmo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Arlindo Carmo play as Black?
As Black, Jose Arlindo Carmo most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Jose Arlindo Carmo's FIDE rating?
Jose Arlindo Carmo is currently rated 1,642 in classical chess, 1,744 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,768 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Jose Arlindo Carmo played?
Our database contains 148 games by Jose Arlindo Carmo, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 16 draws, 75 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Arlindo Carmo?
148 games by Jose Arlindo Carmo 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.