Prepare against Jose Verissimo Araujo
PRT · World #78,274 classical · FIDE ID 1901052
When preparing against Jose Verissimo Araujo, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 105 games by Jose Verissimo Araujo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Verissimo Araujo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Verissimo Araujo 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 | 1,795 | 1,972 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,816 | 1,816 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,747 | 1,821 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 38 | 29 | 38 | 36.2% |
| As White | 56 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 49 | 18 | 12 | 19 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Verissimo Araujo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Verissimo Araujo's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 71.4% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 8.9% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.1% | 37.5% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 7.1% | 12.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Araujo usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Araujo usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Araujo usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Araujo usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Araujo usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Araujo usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 36.0% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 6 | 24.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 20.0% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 20.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 56.3% | 77.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Jose Verissimo Araujo's chess games
All 105 games by Jose Verissimo Araujo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 38 wins, 29 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A26 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Nuno Amaral | 2,250 | Lisbon BNU Open | B25 |
| Jan 2004 | Jose Mesquita Silva | 2,130 | ch-Porto district | B24 |
| Oct 2001 | Albano Pinheiro | 2,126 | Sao Joao da Madeira | C10 |
| Jan 2004 | Fabio Barbosa | 1,990 | 2nd GXP Serie-A | A25 |
| Jun 2006 | Thomas Jayes | 1,931 | ch-Porto district | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Porto district | 2006 | 12 | 6 | 1,949 |
| chT-POR | 2000 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,963 |
| Sao Joao da Madeira | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 1,928 |
| Gaia Profigaia Open | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,034 |
| Porto | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,242 |
| 2nd GXP Serie-A | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 2,065 |
| 8th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 1,565 |
| 7th Gaia Profigaia Open | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,794 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Verissimo Araujo's chess games?
105 games by Jose Verissimo Araujo, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Verissimo Araujo has played.
What does Jose Verissimo Araujo play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Jose Verissimo Araujo opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Verissimo Araujo answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Jose Verissimo Araujo play as White?
As White, Jose Verissimo Araujo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Center Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Dunst Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Verissimo Araujo play as Black?
As Black, Jose Verissimo Araujo most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Jose Verissimo Araujo's FIDE rating?
Jose Verissimo Araujo is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess, 1,816 in rapid and 1,747 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,972 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Jose Verissimo Araujo played?
Our database contains 105 games by Jose Verissimo Araujo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 29 draws, 38 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Verissimo Araujo?
105 games by Jose Verissimo Araujo 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.