Prepare against Carlos Marco Pereira
PRT · World #128,909 classical · FIDE ID 1921878
When preparing against Carlos Marco Pereira, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Carlos Marco Pereira, covering Oct 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Marco Pereira's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Marco Pereira 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 | 1,650 | 1,758 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,740 | 1,745 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,668 | 1,737 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2026): 466 rated games against 311 different opponents, across 120 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 | 287 | 121 | 62 | 104 | 42.2% | 1,663 | 1,622 | 15 |
| Rapid | 93 | 43 | 12 | 38 | 46.2% | 1,629 | 1,629 | 13 |
| Blitz | 80 | 36 | 5 | 39 | 45.0% | 1,619 | 1,546 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 169 | 24 | 34 | 111 | 14.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 178 | 96 | 42 | 40 | 53.9% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 78 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 1,735 | 1,735 |
| 2025 | 53 | 22 | 9 | 22 | 1,721 | 1,639 |
| 2024 | 60 | 19 | 12 | 29 | 1,706 | 1,636 |
| 2023 | 47 | 25 | 10 | 12 | 1,492 | 1,572 |
| 2022 | 31 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 1,490 | 1,550 |
| 2021 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 1,632 | 1,543 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1,443 | 1,243 |
| 2019 | 18 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 1,518 | 1,543 |
| 2018 | 33 | 11 | 2 | 20 | 1,608 | 1,454 |
| 2017 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1,643 | 1,643 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| 2014 | 26 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 1,724 | 1,664 |
| 2013 | 24 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 1,698 | 1,627 |
| 2012 | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 1,726 | 1,551 |
| 2011 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1,677 | 1,763 |
| 2010 | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 1,574 | 1,662 |
| 2009 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 1,577 | 1,577 |
| 2008 | 27 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 1,749 | 1,663 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Marco Pereira's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Marco Pereira's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 78.6% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 54.5% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Pereira usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Pereira usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Pereira usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Pereira usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Carlos Marco Pereira's chess games
All 30 games by Carlos Marco Pereira in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Nuno Maio | 1,573 | chT3-POR Final | A05 |
| Aug 2013 | Joao Marcial Ferreira Coimbra | 1,511 | 1st Famalicao Open | A42 |
| Jul 2014 | Nuno Miguel Carvalho | 1,453 | ch-POR prel | C02 |
| Jul 2014 | Jose De Jesus Ferrei Marcelino | 1,388 | ch-POR prel | D06 |
| Sep 2014 | David Manuel Da Silva Fernandes | 1,315 | 2nd Famalicao Open | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR prel | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,717 |
| 1st Famalicao Open | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,679 |
| 2nd Famalicao Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,788 |
| Portuguese Senior Championship 2025-26 | Rapid | S50 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,804 |
| Famalicao Open 10th | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,037 |
| 11th Famalicao Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,040 |
| chT3-POR Final | 2011 | 1 | 1 | 1,973 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Marco Pereira's chess games?
30 games by Carlos Marco Pereira, from Oct 2008 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 Carlos Marco Pereira has played.
What does Carlos Marco Pereira play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Carlos Marco Pereira opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Marco Pereira answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Carlos Marco Pereira play as White?
As White, Carlos Marco Pereira's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Marco Pereira play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Marco Pereira most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Carlos Marco Pereira's FIDE rating?
Carlos Marco Pereira is currently rated 1,650 in classical chess, 1,740 in rapid and 1,668 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,758 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Carlos Marco Pereira played?
Our database contains 30 games by Carlos Marco Pereira, covering Oct 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Marco Pereira?
30 games by Carlos Marco Pereira 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.