Prepare against Jose Velho Guerreiro
PRT · World #63,754 classical · FIDE ID 1945149
When preparing against Jose Velho Guerreiro, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 63 games by Jose Velho Guerreiro, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Velho Guerreiro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Velho Guerreiro 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 | 1,842 | 1,842 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,752 | 1,752 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,793 | 1,793 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 22 | 11 | 30 | 34.9% |
| As White | 29 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 34 | 11 | 5 | 18 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Velho Guerreiro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Velho Guerreiro's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 100.0% | 48.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 48.3% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Guerreiro usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Guerreiro usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Guerreiro usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 100.0% | 36.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
Jose Velho Guerreiro's chess games
All 63 games by Jose Velho Guerreiro in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 22 wins, 11 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Helio Adelino Silva Pena | 1,889 | Lisbon Portugal Open | D31 |
| Jun 2026 | Duc Thang Le | 1,765 | 21. Zlatá Praha Open 2026 | Blitz | D40 |
| Jun 2026 | David Osipyan | 1,751 | 21. Zlatá Praha Open 2026 | Blitz | B20 |
| Aug 2022 | Antonio Joaquin Quintero Gemio | 1,703 | 2nd Merida World Heritage Open | D35 |
| Aug 2022 | Jose Carlos Guerrero Vacas | 1,649 | 2nd Merida World Heritage Open | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR U14 | 2018 | 15 | 9 | 1,428 |
| 2nd Merida World Heritage Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,779 |
| Lisbon Christmas Open | 2014 | 8 | 2 | 1,469 |
| Riscle-C | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,557 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,814 |
| Gibraltar U16 Open | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,604 |
| 21. Zlatá Praha Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,926 |
| 5th Gibraltar U12 Open | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1,406 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Velho Guerreiro's chess games?
63 games by Jose Velho Guerreiro, from Dec 2014 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 Velho Guerreiro has played.
What does Jose Velho Guerreiro play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Jose Velho Guerreiro opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Velho Guerreiro answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Jose Velho Guerreiro play as White?
As White, Jose Velho Guerreiro's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Velho Guerreiro play as Black?
As Black, Jose Velho Guerreiro most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Jose Velho Guerreiro's FIDE rating?
Jose Velho Guerreiro is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess, 1,752 in rapid and 1,793 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,842 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Jose Velho Guerreiro played?
Our database contains 63 games by Jose Velho Guerreiro, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 11 draws, 30 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Velho Guerreiro?
63 games by Jose Velho Guerreiro 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.