Prepare against Jose Prata
PRT · World #42,169 classical · FIDE ID 1901303
Our database contains 191 games by Jose Prata, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Prata's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Prata 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 | 1,925 | 2,068 | Jul 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,973 | 2,017 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,934 | 2,126 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 191 | 67 | 48 | 76 | 35.1% |
| As White | 97 | 32 | 28 | 37 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 94 | 35 | 20 | 39 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Prata's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Prata's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 97.9% | 47.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Prata usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Prata usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Prata usually continues d3 (54.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Prata usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 47 | 100.0% | 53.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
Jose Prata's chess games
All 191 games by Jose Prata 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: 67 wins, 48 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Sicilian | 32 | 12/7/13 | 37.5% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2001 | Joao Francisco | 2,210 | Odivelas 2nd | D01 |
| Jan 2000 | Carlos Alberto Carv Carneiro | 2,193 | Lisbon Open | A04 |
| Jan 1999 | Horacio Neto | 2,175 | chB-Lisbon | A08 |
| Dec 2014 | Joao Cordovil | 2,168 | Lisbon Christmas Open | B28 |
| Aug 2012 | Paulo Pinho | 2,159 | Mondariz Open 10th | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Lisbon | 2001 | 16 | 12 | 2,337 |
| Odivelas 2nd | 2001 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,074 |
| ch-Lisbon fin | 2001 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,147 |
| Lisbon Honra-A | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,957 |
| Honra Ginasio C Sul 2 | 2001 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,917 |
| ch-POR prel | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,947 |
| chB-Lisbon | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,112 |
| ch-POR57 | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Prata's chess games?
191 games by Jose Prata, 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 Prata has played.
What does Jose Prata play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Jose Prata opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Prata answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Jose Prata play as White?
As White, Jose Prata's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Vienna Game (14 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Attack (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Prata play as Black?
As Black, Jose Prata most often plays: Slav Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Jose Prata's FIDE rating?
Jose Prata is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 1,973 in rapid and 1,934 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,068 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Jose Prata played?
Our database contains 191 games by Jose Prata, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 48 draws, 76 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Prata?
191 games by Jose Prata 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.