Prepare against Jose Cavadas
PRT · World #133,390 classical · FIDE ID 1904990
When preparing against Jose Cavadas, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%).
Our database contains 102 games by Jose Cavadas, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Cavadas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Cavadas 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 | 1,637 | 1,847 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,584 | 1,675 | Sep 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,600 | 1,647 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 28 | 17 | 57 | 27.5% |
| As White | 50 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 26.0% |
| As Black | 52 | 15 | 5 | 32 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Cavadas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Cavadas's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 98.0% | 37.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 37.8% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Cavadas usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Cavadas usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Cavadas usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Cavadas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 72.2% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 27.8% | 20.0% |
Jose Cavadas's chess games
All 102 games by Jose Cavadas in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 28 wins, 17 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A14 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Luis Rodriguez Bachiller | 1,897 | Coimbra Open | E92 |
| Jun 2026 | Antonio Villar Marques de Sa | 1,867 | Portuguese Senior Championship 2025-26 | Classical | S65 | B28 |
| Aug 2022 | Juan Gabriel Garcia Garcia | 1,756 | 2nd Merida World Heritage Open | A14 |
| Jun 2026 | Jose Oliveira Gaspar Dias | 1,754 | Portuguese Senior Championship 2025-26 | Blitz | S65 | A46 |
| Jun 2026 | Rui Oscar Mendes | 1,660 | Portuguese Senior Championship 2025-26 | Blitz | S65 | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,527 |
| Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 1,412 |
| Coimbra Open | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 1,542 |
| ch-POR Seniors 50+ | 2017 | 10 | 2 | 1,444 |
| 2nd Merida World Heritage Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,635 |
| ch-POR prel | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1,721 |
| 1st Merida World Heritage Open | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,373 |
| Leiria Open 5th | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,405 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Cavadas's chess games?
102 games by Jose Cavadas, from Jan 2005 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 Jose Cavadas has played.
What does Jose Cavadas play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Jose Cavadas opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Cavadas answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games).
What openings does Jose Cavadas play as White?
As White, Jose Cavadas's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Cavadas play as Black?
As Black, Jose Cavadas most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Jose Cavadas's FIDE rating?
Jose Cavadas is currently rated 1,637 in classical chess, 1,584 in rapid and 1,600 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,847 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Jose Cavadas played?
Our database contains 102 games by Jose Cavadas, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 17 draws, 57 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Cavadas?
102 games by Jose Cavadas 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.