Prepare against Jose Padeiro
FM · PRT · World #11,993 classical · FIDE ID 1901311
Our database contains 731 games by Jose Padeiro, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Padeiro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Padeiro 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 | 2,141 | 2,358 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,199 | 2,336 | Sep 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,156 | 2,285 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 731 | 305 | 220 | 206 | 41.7% |
| As White | 378 | 169 | 108 | 101 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 353 | 136 | 112 | 105 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Padeiro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Padeiro's side.
First moves as White (378 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 176 | 46.6% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 132 | 34.9% | 59.8% |
| c4 | 35 | 9.3% | 51.4% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 9.3% | 74.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Padeiro usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Padeiro usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Padeiro usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 59.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Padeiro usually continues c4 (58.7% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Padeiro usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Padeiro usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 99 | 57.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 33 | 19.1% | 62.1% |
| Nc6 | 15 | 8.7% | 80.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 4.6% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 4.0% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 2.9% | 90.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 48 | 44.0% | 52.1% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 22.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 20 | 18.3% | 65.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 11.0% | 70.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.6% | 70.0% |
Jose Padeiro's chess games
All 731 games by Jose Padeiro 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: 305 wins, 220 draws, 206 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 27 | 15/7/5 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 21 | 12/4/5 | 57.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 18 | 12/2/4 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 7/8/0 | 46.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 30 | 6/13/11 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 28 | 9/8/11 | 32.1% |
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Luis Galego | 2,521 | Bobadela Mestres | B07 |
| Aug 2016 | David Pardo Simon | 2,492 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | A41 |
| May 2012 | Paulo Dias | 2,454 | Lisbon Masters | D11 |
| Aug 2017 | Mikel Huerga Leache | 2,446 | 5th Pontevedra Open | D92 |
| Jul 2018 | Jesus M Iruzubieta Villaluenga | 2,439 | chT-POR | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR | 2021 | 76 | 39 | 2,300 |
| chT-POR | 2021 | 74 | 30.5 | 2,256 |
| Portuguese Masters | 2021 | 54 | 26.5 | 2,241 |
| Lisbon Masters | 2012 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,373 |
| Mondariz Balneario IM | 2017 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,213 |
| ch-POR Rapid | 2022 | 14 | 9 | 1,980 |
| ch-POR University | 2002 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,177 |
| 8th Figueira da Foz Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,310 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Paulo Dias (16 games) · Luis Galego (15 games) · Antonio Fernandes (13 games) · Vasco Diogo (13 games) · Sergio Rocha (10 games) · Jorge Viterbo Ferreira (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Padeiro's chess games?
731 games by Jose Padeiro, 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 Padeiro has played.
What does Jose Padeiro play on the first move as White?
Across 378 games with White in our database, Jose Padeiro opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Padeiro answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...Nc6 (18% of games).
What openings does Jose Padeiro play as White?
As White, Jose Padeiro's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (27 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 378 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Padeiro play as Black?
As Black, Jose Padeiro most often plays: Slav Defense (30 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Mikenas Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 353 games.
What is Jose Padeiro's FIDE rating?
Jose Padeiro is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess, 2,199 in rapid and 2,156 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,358 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Jose Padeiro played?
Our database contains 731 games by Jose Padeiro, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 305 wins, 220 draws, 206 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Padeiro?
731 games by Jose Padeiro 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.