Prepare against Jose Ricardo Goncalv De Santana
Brazil · World #25,437 classical · FIDE ID 2196115
Our database contains 71 games by Jose Ricardo Goncalv De Santana, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Ricardo Goncalv De Santana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Ricardo Goncalv De Santana 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 | 2,015 | 2,044 | Oct 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,061 | 2,062 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,062 | 2,062 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 35 | 10 | 26 | 49.3% |
| As White | 34 | 24 | 1 | 9 | 70.6% |
| As Black | 37 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Ricardo Goncalv De Santana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Ricardo Goncalv De Santana's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 61.8% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 12 | 35.3% | 70.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 71.4% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Santana usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Santana usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Santana usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 70.8% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Santana usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Santana usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Santana usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 81.0% | 55.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Jose Ricardo Goncalv De Santana's chess games
All 71 games by Jose Ricardo Goncalv De Santana in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 35 wins, 10 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Meng,Yihan | 2,479 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | B00 |
| Jul 2018 | Diogo Duarte Guimaraes | 2,272 | 11th Recife Arraes Memorial | C78 |
| Jul 2018 | Luciano de Souza Zallio | 2,238 | 11th Recife Arraes Memorial | A46 |
| Nov 2021 | Marcelo Wanderley Bouwman | 2,186 | Pernambuco Magistral Masters | A26 |
| May 2018 | Rafael Cabral De Souza | 2,178 | Recife Araujo Cup 5th | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA U26 | 2017 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,205 |
| ch-Potiguar sf | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,653 |
| Recife PE23 Gr B | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,010 |
| Pernambuco Magistral Masters | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,030 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,092 |
| ch-Natal | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,854 |
| Recife Araujo Cup 5th | 2018 | 6 | 5 | 2,310 |
| Recife Asfora Memorial | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,975 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Ricardo Goncalv De Santana's chess games?
71 games by Jose Ricardo Goncalv De Santana, from Jul 2015 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 Ricardo Goncalv De Santana has played.
What does Jose Ricardo Goncalv De Santana play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Jose Ricardo Goncalv De Santana opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Ricardo Goncalv De Santana answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Jose Ricardo Goncalv De Santana play as White?
As White, Jose Ricardo Goncalv De Santana's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Ricardo Goncalv De Santana play as Black?
As Black, Jose Ricardo Goncalv De Santana most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Jose Ricardo Goncalv De Santana's FIDE rating?
Jose Ricardo Goncalv De Santana is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess, 2,061 in rapid and 2,062 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (Oct 2021).
How many games has Jose Ricardo Goncalv De Santana played?
Our database contains 71 games by Jose Ricardo Goncalv De Santana, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 10 draws, 26 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Ricardo Goncalv De Santana?
71 games by Jose Ricardo Goncalv De Santana 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.