Prepare against Jose Carlos Vaz
CM · Cape Verde · World #29,277 classical · FIDE ID 23601710
When preparing against Jose Carlos Vaz, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%).
Our database contains 59 games by Jose Carlos Vaz, covering Oct 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jose Carlos Vaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Carlos Vaz 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 | 1,991 | 1,991 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 14 | 6 | 39 | 23.7% |
| As White | 33 | 9 | 4 | 20 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Carlos Vaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Carlos Vaz's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 87.9% | 31.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 31.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Vaz usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Vaz usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Vaz usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Vaz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Vaz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Vaz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 81.8% | 22.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Jose Carlos Vaz's chess games
All 59 games by Jose Carlos Vaz in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - Sep 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Afrim Fejzullahu | 2,221 | Olympiad-45 | C47 |
| Nov 2024 | Albert Fishman | 2,149 | Titled Tue Late | B21 |
| Jul 2020 | Christopher Young | 1,990 | Online Olympiad Base C | E90 |
| Sep 2026 | Cephas Clinton Fomevor | 1,926 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B00 |
| Sep 2026 | Karabo Mokete | 1,867 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 22 | 1.5 | 1,767 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,020 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,024 |
| ch-CPV | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,898 |
| Online Olympiad Base C | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,676 |
| Online Olympiad Div3 B | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,807 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Carlos Vaz's chess games?
59 games by Jose Carlos Vaz, from Oct 2021 to Sep 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 Carlos Vaz has played.
What does Jose Carlos Vaz play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Jose Carlos Vaz opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Carlos Vaz answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Jose Carlos Vaz play as White?
As White, Jose Carlos Vaz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Carlos Vaz play as Black?
As Black, Jose Carlos Vaz most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Jose Carlos Vaz's FIDE rating?
Jose Carlos Vaz is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,991 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Jose Carlos Vaz played?
Our database contains 59 games by Jose Carlos Vaz, covering Oct 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 39 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Carlos Vaz?
59 games by Jose Carlos Vaz 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.