Prepare against Ricardo De Villa Nova Japiassu
Brazil · World #27,497 classical · FIDE ID 2107333
Our database contains 311 games by Ricardo De Villa Nova Japiassu, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo De Villa Nova Japiassu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo De Villa Nova Japiassu 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 | 2,001 | 2,001 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,975 | 1,984 | Oct 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 2,002 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 311 | 141 | 52 | 118 | 45.3% |
| As White | 155 | 82 | 25 | 48 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 156 | 59 | 27 | 70 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo De Villa Nova Japiassu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo De Villa Nova Japiassu's side.
First moves as White (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 85 | 54.8% | 69.4% |
| d4 | 58 | 37.4% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 55% of White games, 69.4% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Japiassu usually continues g3 (64.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Japiassu usually continues g3 (67.6% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Japiassu usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Japiassu usually continues Bg5 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Japiassu usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (2% of these games) — Japiassu usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 65.3% | 53.1% |
| e6 | 25 | 33.3% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 70.5% | 53.5% |
| e6 | 16 | 26.2% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Ricardo De Villa Nova Japiassu's chess games
All 311 games by Ricardo De Villa Nova Japiassu in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 141 wins, 52 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 38 | 24/4/10 | 63.2% |
| D02 | London System | 23 | 11/3/9 | 47.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 24 | 12/1/11 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Julio Benedetti | 2,329 | ch-World University | B76 |
| Jan 2017 | Heverton Gisclan | 2,192 | Brasilia Terraviva Open | A13 |
| Jan 2019 | Kathie Goulart Librelato | 2,187 | 5th Florianopolis Open | B76 |
| Jan 2019 | Alfeu Junior Varela Bueno | 2,179 | 5th Florianopolis Open | A25 |
| Jan 2022 | Marco Aurelio Zaror Cordeiro | 2,165 | 8th Florianopolis Open | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasilia Terraviva Open | 2019 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,026 |
| Brasiliense sf 03 | 2010 | 14 | 8 | 2,062 |
| ch-BRA U26 | 2019 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,220 |
| 49th ch-Brasiliense | 2009 | 13 | 5 | 1,666 |
| ch-BRA U18 | 2012 | 13 | 7 | 1,970 |
| Brasilia | 2011 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,880 |
| ch-Brasilia Brasiliense | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 1,965 |
| ch-Brasilia City | 2023 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,000 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo De Villa Nova Japiassu's chess games?
311 games by Ricardo De Villa Nova Japiassu, from Oct 2007 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 Ricardo De Villa Nova Japiassu has played.
What does Ricardo De Villa Nova Japiassu play on the first move as White?
Across 155 games with White in our database, Ricardo De Villa Nova Japiassu opens with 1.c4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo De Villa Nova Japiassu answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Ricardo De Villa Nova Japiassu play as White?
As White, Ricardo De Villa Nova Japiassu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (38 games, 63.2% win rate); London System (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (19 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 155 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo De Villa Nova Japiassu play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo De Villa Nova Japiassu most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 156 games.
What is Ricardo De Villa Nova Japiassu's FIDE rating?
Ricardo De Villa Nova Japiassu is currently rated 2,001 in classical chess, 1,975 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,001 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ricardo De Villa Nova Japiassu played?
Our database contains 311 games by Ricardo De Villa Nova Japiassu, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 141 wins, 52 draws, 118 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo De Villa Nova Japiassu?
311 games by Ricardo De Villa Nova Japiassu 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.