Prepare against Jose Costa Fernandes Jr.
FM · Brazil · World #11,292 classical · FIDE ID 2102218
When preparing against Jose Costa Fernandes Jr., expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 45.5% over 22 games.
Our database contains 152 games by Jose Costa Fernandes Jr., covering Jan 1995 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jose Costa Fernandes Jr.'s most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Costa Fernandes Jr. 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 | 2,151 | 2,330 | Jul 1997 |
| Rapid | 2,179 | 2,179 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,146 | 2,246 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 64 | 59 | 29 | 42.1% |
| As White | 74 | 38 | 23 | 13 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 78 | 26 | 36 | 16 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2025): 78 rated games against 61 different opponents, across 10 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 35 | 14 | 19 | 2 | 40.0% | 1,941 | 2,078 | 15 |
| Blitz | 36 | 22 | 8 | 6 | 61.1% | 1,962 | 2,119 | 11 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 68 | 32 | 28 | 8 | 47.1% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs IM · 6 vs FM · 1 vs CM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 9 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | 10 | 15 | 5 | 2,005 | 2,035 |
| 2024 | 20 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 1,961 | 2,181 |
| 2023 | 20 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 1,943 | 2,183 |
| 2018 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1,897 | 1,947 |
Where Jose Costa Fernandes Jr. has played
Brazil (8) · Czechia (1) · Spain (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Costa Fernandes Jr.'s games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Costa Fernandes Jr.'s side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 83.8% | 68.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 13.5% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 68.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Jr. usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Jr. usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Jr. usually continues d4 (81.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Jr. usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Jr. usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Jr. usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 87.9% | 65.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 100.0% | 59.3% |
Jose Costa Fernandes Jr.'s chess games
All 152 games by Jose Costa Fernandes Jr. in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 1995 - Oct 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: 64 wins, 59 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 22 | 10/10/2 | 45.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1994 | Eduardo Arruda da Gama A Cunha | 2,330 | 1st Naval CC Magistral | B28 |
| Sep 1994 | Roberto Manoel De Oliveira | 2,310 | 1st Taca Paulo Maciel | B56 |
| Jun 1994 | Jose Eduardo Bastos Maia | 2,285 | 1st Naval CC Magistral | C88 |
| Jun 1994 | Marcio MC Miranda | 2,265 | 1st Naval CC Magistral | E74 |
| Feb 1995 | Albert Winston Silver | 2,230 | 2nd Rio de Janeiro Clube Naval Open | C95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Rio de Janeiro Clube Naval Open | 1995 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,365 |
| 1st Naval CC Magistral | 1994 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,556 |
| ch-Rio de Janeiro Absoluto | 1980 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Vince Toth Memorial 1st | 1999 | 9 | 1 | 2,108 |
| ch-Rio de Janeiro Absoluto 85 | 1986 | 9 | 6 | 2,071 |
| 1st Taca Paulo Maciel | 1994 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,458 |
| 1st Altea Cap Negret Open 65+ | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,067 |
| Vila Velha Cup | 2000 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,256 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Costa Fernandes Jr.'s chess games?
152 games by Jose Costa Fernandes Jr., from Jan 1995 to Oct 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 Costa Fernandes Jr. has played.
What does Jose Costa Fernandes Jr. play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Jose Costa Fernandes Jr. opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Costa Fernandes Jr. answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jose Costa Fernandes Jr. play as White?
As White, Jose Costa Fernandes Jr.'s most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Costa Fernandes Jr. play as Black?
As Black, Jose Costa Fernandes Jr. most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Jose Costa Fernandes Jr.'s FIDE rating?
Jose Costa Fernandes Jr. is currently rated 2,151 in classical chess, 2,179 in rapid and 2,146 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,330 (Jul 1997).
How many games has Jose Costa Fernandes Jr. played?
Our database contains 152 games by Jose Costa Fernandes Jr., covering Jan 1995 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 59 draws, 29 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Costa Fernandes Jr.?
152 games by Jose Costa Fernandes Jr. 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.