Prepare against Daniel Brandao Mariani
Brazil · World #22,736 classical · FIDE ID 2124378
Our database contains 396 games by Daniel Brandao Mariani, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Brandao Mariani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Brandao Mariani 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 | 2,035 | 2,098 | Jul 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 2,088 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 2,146 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 396 | 189 | 97 | 110 | 47.7% |
| As White | 205 | 112 | 49 | 44 | 54.6% |
| As Black | 191 | 77 | 48 | 66 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Brandao Mariani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Brandao Mariani's side.
First moves as White (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 144 | 70.2% | 67.7% |
| e4 | 30 | 14.6% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 27 | 13.2% | 72.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 67.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Mariani usually continues c4 (64.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Mariani usually continues c4 (70.7% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Mariani usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Mariani usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Mariani usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Mariani usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 48 | 45.3% | 49.0% |
| c5 | 27 | 25.5% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 25 | 23.6% | 46.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 56.9% | 58.6% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 43.1% | 70.5% |
Daniel Brandao Mariani's chess games
All 396 games by Daniel Brandao Mariani in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 189 wins, 97 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 23 | 14/6/3 | 60.9% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 13 | 10/2/1 | 76.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| E11 | Catalan | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A34 | English Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A11 | English Opening | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Cesar Hidemitsu Umetsubo | 2,404 | Caioba Telecom Open | C42 |
| Jun 2018 | Carolina Lujan | 2,341 | 14th American Continental | A34 |
| May 2018 | Edgar Rodrigues | 2,303 | Blumenau STD Open | C42 |
| Jan 2022 | Fernando Viana Da Costa | 2,300 | 8th Florianopolis Open | E74 |
| Mar 2010 | Marco Aurelio Zaror Cordeiro | 2,258 | ch-Catarinense 55th | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th American Continental | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,180 |
| 15th American Continental | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,090 |
| 14th American Continental | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,231 |
| ch-Florianopolis 57th | 2008 | 10 | 3 | 1,870 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 1,986 |
| 7th Florianopolis Open | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,840 |
| Timbo Open | 2021 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,959 |
| 6th Florianopolis Winter Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,960 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Brandao Mariani's chess games?
396 games by Daniel Brandao Mariani, from Jan 2010 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 Daniel Brandao Mariani has played.
What does Daniel Brandao Mariani play on the first move as White?
Across 205 games with White in our database, Daniel Brandao Mariani opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Brandao Mariani answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Daniel Brandao Mariani play as White?
As White, Daniel Brandao Mariani's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 60.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (13 games, 76.9% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 205 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Brandao Mariani play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Brandao Mariani most often plays: French: Classical Variation (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 191 games.
What is Daniel Brandao Mariani's FIDE rating?
Daniel Brandao Mariani is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,098 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Daniel Brandao Mariani played?
Our database contains 396 games by Daniel Brandao Mariani, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 189 wins, 97 draws, 110 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Brandao Mariani?
396 games by Daniel Brandao Mariani 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.