Prepare against Samuel Jesus P Goncalves
FM · PRT · World #5,871 classical · FIDE ID 1945130
When preparing against Samuel Jesus P Goncalves, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as White, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 780 games by Samuel Jesus P Goncalves, covering Mar 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Jesus P Goncalves's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Jesus P Goncalves 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 | 2,251 | 2,304 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,118 | 2,261 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,177 | 2,194 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 780 | 320 | 111 | 349 | 41.0% |
| As White | 390 | 156 | 63 | 171 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 390 | 164 | 48 | 178 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Jesus P Goncalves's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Jesus P Goncalves's side.
First moves as White (390 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 216 | 55.4% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 100 | 25.6% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 52 | 13.3% | 45.2% |
| c4 | 12 | 3.1% | 37.5% |
| b4 | 8 | 2.1% | 43.8% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues Nf3 (40.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues Nf3 (43.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues g3 (60.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues g3 (38.9% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues e4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 88 | 43.6% | 57.4% |
| c5 | 40 | 19.8% | 61.3% |
| c6 | 39 | 19.3% | 43.6% |
| e5 | 11 | 5.4% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 11 | 5.4% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 5.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 55 | 53.9% | 47.3% |
| Nf6 | 33 | 32.4% | 48.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 7.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.9% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Samuel Jesus P Goncalves's chess games
All 780 games by Samuel Jesus P Goncalves in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - Sep 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: 320 wins, 111 draws, 349 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 48 | 25/8/15 | 52.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 38 | 11/3/24 | 28.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 28 | 12/3/13 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 20 | 4/5/11 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| E69 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 14 | 9/0/5 | 64.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 174 | 84/13/77 | 48.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 26 | 14/2/10 | 53.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,732 | Titled Tue Late | A11 |
| Sep 2024 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,604 | 10th ch-Iberoamerican | B12 |
| May 2025 | Niclas Huschenbeth | 2,601 | Titled Tue Early | C41 |
| May 2024 | B. Adhiban | 2,520 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
| Jun 2024 | Andrey Gorovets | 2,480 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 493 | 239.5 | 2,220 |
| Portuguese Masters | 2023 | 18 | 9 | 2,210 |
| ch-POR U14 | 2018 | 15 | 10 | 1,533 |
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2022 | 13 | 6 | 1,994 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 13 | 2 | 1,696 |
| chT-POR | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,183 |
| 10th ch-Iberoamerican | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,463 |
| 51st La Roda Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,294 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Jesus P Goncalves's chess games?
780 games by Samuel Jesus P Goncalves, from Mar 2015 to Sep 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 Samuel Jesus P Goncalves has played.
What does Samuel Jesus P Goncalves play on the first move as White?
Across 390 games with White in our database, Samuel Jesus P Goncalves opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Jesus P Goncalves answers 1...g6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Samuel Jesus P Goncalves play as White?
As White, Samuel Jesus P Goncalves's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (48 games, 52.1% win rate); Sicilian (38 games, 28.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (28 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 390 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Jesus P Goncalves play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Jesus P Goncalves most often plays: Modern Defense (174 games, 48.3% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 390 games.
What is Samuel Jesus P Goncalves's FIDE rating?
Samuel Jesus P Goncalves is currently rated 2,251 in classical chess, 2,118 in rapid and 2,177 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Samuel Jesus P Goncalves played?
Our database contains 780 games by Samuel Jesus P Goncalves, covering Mar 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 320 wins, 111 draws, 349 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Jesus P Goncalves?
780 games by Samuel Jesus P Goncalves 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.