Prepare against Costa Normando,Mario Alexandre
Brazil · World #91,245 classical · FIDE ID 2139588
When preparing against Costa Normando,Mario Alexandre, expect 1.d4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 40 games by Costa Normando,Mario Alexandre, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Costa Normando,Mario Alexandre's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Costa Normando,Mario Alexandre 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 | 1,755 | 1,758 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,790 | 1,800 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,817 | 1,817 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 35.0% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Costa Normando,Mario Alexandre's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Costa Normando,Mario Alexandre's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 23.8% | 20.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Alexandre usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Alexandre usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Alexandre usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 20.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Alexandre usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Alexandre usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Alexandre usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Costa Normando,Mario Alexandre's chess games
All 40 games by Costa Normando,Mario Alexandre in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Matheus H De Alenca Barbosa | 1,785 | 7th Teresina Open | D03 |
| Oct 2010 | Marques,Renato Vieira | 1,763 | ch-Sao Luis Maranhense | E70 |
| Aug 2019 | Michel Yan Luz Vaz Da Costa | 1,754 | 7th Teresina Open | C10 |
| Jun 2016 | Maxdeilly Moura De Araujo | 1,747 | 4th Luiz Rego Memorial | D93 |
| Apr 2019 | Jose Gildivan Carneiro | 1,617 | ch-BRA North-Northeast U1800 | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Teresina Open | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,896 |
| 5th Luiz Rego Memorial | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,669 |
| ch-BRA North-Northeast U1800 | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,538 |
| ch-Teresina Piauiense sf3 | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,032 |
| 4th Luiz Rego Memorial | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,989 |
| ch-TERESINA sf | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,967 |
| ch-Teresina | 2012 | 4 | 2 | 1,343 |
| ch-Sao Luis Maranhense | 2010 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,040 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Costa Normando,Mario Alexandre's chess games?
40 games by Costa Normando,Mario Alexandre, from Sep 2017 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 Costa Normando,Mario Alexandre has played.
What does Costa Normando,Mario Alexandre play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Costa Normando,Mario Alexandre opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Costa Normando,Mario Alexandre answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Costa Normando,Mario Alexandre play as White?
As White, Costa Normando,Mario Alexandre's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Costa Normando,Mario Alexandre play as Black?
As Black, Costa Normando,Mario Alexandre most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Costa Normando,Mario Alexandre's FIDE rating?
Costa Normando,Mario Alexandre is currently rated 1,755 in classical chess, 1,790 in rapid and 1,817 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,758 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Costa Normando,Mario Alexandre played?
Our database contains 40 games by Costa Normando,Mario Alexandre, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Costa Normando,Mario Alexandre?
40 games by Costa Normando,Mario Alexandre 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.