Prepare against Sergio Jovelino De Moura
Brazil · World #43,587 classical · FIDE ID 2116235
When preparing against Sergio Jovelino De Moura, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 56.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 314 games by Sergio Jovelino De Moura, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sergio Jovelino De Moura's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergio Jovelino De Moura 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 | 1,919 | 2,150 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 2,104 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 2,095 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 314 | 160 | 51 | 103 | 51.0% |
| As White | 157 | 81 | 28 | 48 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 157 | 79 | 23 | 55 | 50.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergio Jovelino De Moura's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergio Jovelino De Moura's side.
First moves as White (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 148 | 94.3% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 9 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Moura usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Moura usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Moura usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Moura usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Moura usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Moura usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 77 | 97.5% | 61.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 88.9% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 8.9% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Sergio Jovelino De Moura's chess games
All 314 games by Sergio Jovelino De Moura in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 160 wins, 51 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 30 | 17/5/8 | 56.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 40 | 24/5/11 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Renato Rodrigues Quintiliano Pinto | 2,390 | 3rd Sao Paulo Braga Memorial | B87 |
| Oct 2008 | Luismar Brito | 2,342 | ch-Pernambuco | B00 |
| Sep 2009 | Yago De Moura Santiago | 2,333 | Agua Preta Open | B96 |
| Jan 2010 | Neri da Silva Silveira Filho | 2,248 | 2nd Joao Pessoa Fischer Memorial | A40 |
| Jul 2011 | Roberto Calheiros J Miranda | 2,225 | 2nd Recife Calife Memorial | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pernambuco | 2012 | 32 | 20.5 | 2,248 |
| Sao Paulo Carnaval Open | 2020 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,987 |
| Natal Potiguar Open | 2013 | 16 | 10 | 2,072 |
| ch-Recife 2nd | 2009 | 12 | 1.5 | 1,908 |
| ch-Paraiban Open | 2012 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,229 |
| Juiz de Fora Open | 2015 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,025 |
| 7th Florianopolis Open | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,879 |
| 6th Florianopolis Open | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,948 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergio Jovelino De Moura's chess games?
314 games by Sergio Jovelino De Moura, from Oct 2007 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 Sergio Jovelino De Moura has played.
What does Sergio Jovelino De Moura play on the first move as White?
Across 157 games with White in our database, Sergio Jovelino De Moura opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergio Jovelino De Moura answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Sergio Jovelino De Moura play as White?
As White, Sergio Jovelino De Moura's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 56.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 157 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergio Jovelino De Moura play as Black?
As Black, Sergio Jovelino De Moura most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (40 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Sergio Jovelino De Moura's FIDE rating?
Sergio Jovelino De Moura is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (May 2015).
How many games has Sergio Jovelino De Moura played?
Our database contains 314 games by Sergio Jovelino De Moura, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 160 wins, 51 draws, 103 losses (51.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergio Jovelino De Moura?
314 games by Sergio Jovelino De Moura 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.