Prepare against Jose Neves
PRT · World #20,506 classical · FIDE ID 1900692
Our database contains 73 games by Jose Neves, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Neves's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Neves 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 | 2,053 | 2,100 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,978 | 2,096 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,832 | 2,096 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 32 | 6 | 35 | 43.8% |
| As White | 31 | 14 | 2 | 15 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 42 | 18 | 4 | 20 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Neves's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Neves's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 80.6% | 52.0% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 12.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 52.0% score
- …e5 (48% of these games) — Neves usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Neves usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Neves usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 13% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Neves usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Neves usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 63.6% | 53.6% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 30.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Jose Neves's chess games
All 73 games by Jose Neves in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 32 wins, 6 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C25 | Vienna Game | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Luis Ernesto Rodi | 2,323 | Araruama Open | B00 |
| Jan 2006 | Jose Alves Santos | 2,186 | Lisbon AXL/CML | C00 |
| Jan 2006 | Andrey Sukhov | 2,168 | Lisbon AXL/CML | B80 |
| Jan 2006 | Paulo Cruz | 2,129 | Lisbon AXL/CML | C29 |
| Nov 2009 | Rogerio Zanon da Silveira | 2,113 | ch-BRA sf | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Section 15-A | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,353 |
| Araruama Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,316 |
| Lisbon AXL/CML | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,189 |
| Internet Section 16-A | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,448 |
| ch-POR U12 | 2007 | 6 | 3.5 | – |
| Internet Section 15-B | 2003 | 5 | 2 | 2,471 |
| ch-BRA sf | 2009 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,002 |
| ch-Lisbon district | 2003 | 3 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Neves's chess games?
73 games by Jose Neves, from Apr 2003 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 Neves has played.
What does Jose Neves play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Jose Neves opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nc3 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Neves answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...Nc6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Jose Neves play as White?
As White, Jose Neves's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Neves play as Black?
As Black, Jose Neves most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Jose Neves's FIDE rating?
Jose Neves is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess, 1,978 in rapid and 1,832 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Jose Neves played?
Our database contains 73 games by Jose Neves, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 6 draws, 35 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Neves?
73 games by Jose Neves 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.