Prepare against Eduardo Cesar Da Matta
Brazil · World #23,863 classical · FIDE ID 2193108
Our database contains 222 games by Eduardo Cesar Da Matta, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eduardo Cesar Da Matta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eduardo Cesar Da Matta 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 | 2,026 | 2,047 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 2,013 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 222 | 79 | 15 | 128 | 35.6% |
| As White | 111 | 45 | 8 | 58 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 111 | 34 | 7 | 70 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eduardo Cesar Da Matta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eduardo Cesar Da Matta's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 73.9% | 38.4% |
| e4 | 28 | 25.2% | 58.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 38.4% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Matta usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Matta usually continues c4 (53.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Matta usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Matta usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Matta usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Matta usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 92.3% | 31.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 80.0% | 27.8% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 17.8% | 68.8% |
Eduardo Cesar Da Matta's chess games
All 222 games by Eduardo Cesar Da Matta in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 79 wins, 15 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A90 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 22 | 5/1/16 | 22.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 20 | 6/1/13 | 30.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Early | B57 |
| Mar 2025 | Prithu Gupta | 2,398 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Jun 2019 | Eduardo Thelio Limp | 2,377 | Rio de Janeiro Fexerj Open | B47 |
| Mar 2025 | M Beulen | 2,359 | Titled Tue Late | D10 |
| May 2025 | Ilya Gutkin | 2,320 | Titled Tue Late | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 142 | 37.5 | 2,011 |
| ch-Rio de Janeiro Estadual | 2021 | 12 | 8 | 2,160 |
| 2nd Niteroi Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,066 |
| 1st Niteroi Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,175 |
| 1st Araruama Open | 2021 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,016 |
| ch-BRA Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,782 |
| Pocos de Caldas Open | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,077 |
| ch-Macae Sudeste | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,918 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eduardo Cesar Da Matta's chess games?
222 games by Eduardo Cesar Da Matta, from Jun 2015 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 Eduardo Cesar Da Matta has played.
What does Eduardo Cesar Da Matta play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Eduardo Cesar Da Matta opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eduardo Cesar Da Matta answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Eduardo Cesar Da Matta play as White?
As White, Eduardo Cesar Da Matta's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eduardo Cesar Da Matta play as Black?
As Black, Eduardo Cesar Da Matta most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Eduardo Cesar Da Matta's FIDE rating?
Eduardo Cesar Da Matta is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,047 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Eduardo Cesar Da Matta played?
Our database contains 222 games by Eduardo Cesar Da Matta, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 15 draws, 128 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eduardo Cesar Da Matta?
222 games by Eduardo Cesar Da Matta 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.