Prepare against Julio Cesar de Paiva Garcia
Brazil · World #30,248 classical · FIDE ID 2135795
When preparing against Julio Cesar de Paiva Garcia, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Julio Cesar de Paiva Garcia, covering Nov 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Julio Cesar de Paiva Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julio Cesar de Paiva Garcia 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 | 1,985 | 2,171 | Dec 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,078 | 2,104 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,944 | 2,034 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 30.3% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2026): 95 rated games against 86 different opponents, across 13 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 55 | 24 | 13 | 18 | 43.6% | 1,971 | 1,980 | 5 |
| Rapid | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 69.2% | 1,947 | 2,162 | 9 |
| Blitz | 27 | 12 | 4 | 11 | 44.4% | 1,896 | 1,859 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 19 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 15.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 53 | 27 | 13 | 13 | 50.9% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 1,922 | 2,068 |
| 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1,775 | 1,775 |
| 2024 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1,873 | 1,873 |
| 2023 | 23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 1,985 | 1,964 |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1,888 | 1,821 |
| 2013 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1,992 | 1,912 |
| 2010 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 2,158 | 2,202 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julio Cesar de Paiva Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julio Cesar de Paiva Garcia's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 50.0% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 38.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Julio Cesar de Paiva Garcia's chess games
All 33 games by Julio Cesar de Paiva Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - Oct 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: 10 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Paulo Eduardo Carvalho Cabral | 2,077 | Rio de Janeiro Estadual Mestres Open | D01 |
| Jul 2022 | Gilvan Nobrega Dos Santos | 1,926 | Rio de Janeiro Estadual Cup | D11 |
| Nov 2013 | Luiz Osvaldo Cifuentes Goncalves | 1,882 | Rio de Janeiro Estadual Mestres Open | A57 |
| Aug 2024 | Vicente De Paulo Alencar Brito | 1,865 | 4th Niteroi Open | D00 |
| Sep 2023 | Julliano de Araujo Rodrigues | 1,735 | 3rd Niteroi Open | D17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Niteroi Open | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,948 |
| Rio de Janeiro Estadual Mestres Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,923 |
| 4th Niteroi Open | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 2,085 |
| Rio de Janeiro Estadual Cup | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,730 |
| Rio de Janeiro Estadual Mestres | 2010 | 4 | 2 | 2,286 |
| Brasilia Chess Open 2026 - Torneio STD | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,960 |
| IV Niteroi Chess Open | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,859 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julio Cesar de Paiva Garcia's chess games?
33 games by Julio Cesar de Paiva Garcia, from Nov 2010 to Oct 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 Julio Cesar de Paiva Garcia has played.
What does Julio Cesar de Paiva Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Julio Cesar de Paiva Garcia opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julio Cesar de Paiva Garcia answers 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Julio Cesar de Paiva Garcia play as White?
As White, Julio Cesar de Paiva Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julio Cesar de Paiva Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Julio Cesar de Paiva Garcia most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Julio Cesar de Paiva Garcia's FIDE rating?
Julio Cesar de Paiva Garcia is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 2,078 in rapid and 1,944 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Julio Cesar de Paiva Garcia played?
Our database contains 33 games by Julio Cesar de Paiva Garcia, covering Nov 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julio Cesar de Paiva Garcia?
33 games by Julio Cesar de Paiva Garcia 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.