Prepare against Jose Eduardo Carneiro Menezes
Brazil · World #60,869 classical · FIDE ID 2118700
When preparing against Jose Eduardo Carneiro Menezes, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 99 games by Jose Eduardo Carneiro Menezes, covering Jul 2008 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Jose Eduardo Carneiro Menezes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Eduardo Carneiro Menezes 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 | 1,854 | 1,973 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,940 | 1,963 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,889 | 1,997 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 42 | 12 | 45 | 42.4% |
| As White | 51 | 25 | 8 | 18 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 48 | 17 | 4 | 27 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Eduardo Carneiro Menezes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Eduardo Carneiro Menezes's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 66.7% | 63.2% |
| c4 | 7 | 13.7% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 9.8% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.9% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 3.9% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 63.2% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Menezes usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Menezes usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Menezes usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Menezes usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (29% of these games) — Menezes usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Menezes usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 18.5% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 18.5% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Jose Eduardo Carneiro Menezes's chess games
All 99 games by Jose Eduardo Carneiro Menezes in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Nov 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: 42 wins, 12 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Emerson de Sousa Veiga | 2,106 | 7th Florianopolis Open | B90 |
| Jan 2011 | Marcelo Saad | 2,006 | ch-BRA Mineiro+ | B01 |
| Jan 2011 | Joao Carlos Da Costa | 1,967 | ch-BRA Mineiro | B02 |
| Mar 2008 | Cassio Roberto Pucci | 1,897 | 05th Campinas IRT LCX | B23 |
| Jun 2014 | Joao Batista Dias | 1,889 | Nova Odessa Open | C36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA Mineiro | 2011 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,911 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,726 |
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,724 |
| 5th Florianopolis Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,779 |
| 7th Florianopolis Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,801 |
| 8th Florianopolis Open | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,885 |
| Campinas Fazer Open | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,091 |
| Nova Odessa Open | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 1,945 |
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Where can I find Jose Eduardo Carneiro Menezes's chess games?
99 games by Jose Eduardo Carneiro Menezes, from Jul 2008 to Nov 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 Eduardo Carneiro Menezes has played.
What does Jose Eduardo Carneiro Menezes play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Jose Eduardo Carneiro Menezes opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Eduardo Carneiro Menezes answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jose Eduardo Carneiro Menezes play as White?
As White, Jose Eduardo Carneiro Menezes's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Eduardo Carneiro Menezes play as Black?
As Black, Jose Eduardo Carneiro Menezes most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Jose Eduardo Carneiro Menezes's FIDE rating?
Jose Eduardo Carneiro Menezes is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess, 1,940 in rapid and 1,889 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,973 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Jose Eduardo Carneiro Menezes played?
Our database contains 99 games by Jose Eduardo Carneiro Menezes, covering Jul 2008 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 12 draws, 45 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Eduardo Carneiro Menezes?
99 games by Jose Eduardo Carneiro Menezes 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.