Prepare against Eduardo da Costa Marra
FM · Brazil · World #7,469 classical · FIDE ID 2106990
Our database contains 884 games by Eduardo da Costa Marra, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eduardo da Costa Marra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eduardo da Costa Marra 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 | 2,215 | 2,310 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,235 | 2,259 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,221 | 2,275 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 884 | 387 | 174 | 323 | 43.8% |
| As White | 439 | 210 | 83 | 146 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 445 | 177 | 91 | 177 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eduardo da Costa Marra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eduardo da Costa Marra's side.
First moves as White (439 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 329 | 74.9% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 51 | 11.6% | 57.8% |
| d4 | 36 | 8.2% | 54.2% |
| b3 | 13 | 3.0% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 1.8% | 62.5% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Marra usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Marra usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Marra usually continues d4 (62.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Marra usually continues c4 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Marra usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Marra usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 111 | 53.4% | 57.2% |
| e5 | 67 | 32.2% | 41.8% |
| d6 | 22 | 10.6% | 59.1% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.4% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 126 | 87.5% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 12 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Eduardo da Costa Marra's chess games
All 884 games by Eduardo da Costa Marra in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 387 wins, 174 draws, 323 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 79 | 38/6/35 | 48.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 33 | 14/6/13 | 42.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 24 | 10/5/9 | 41.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 24 | 14/2/8 | 58.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 36 | 20/8/8 | 55.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 31 | 15/2/14 | 48.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 26 | 14/3/9 | 53.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 23 | 8/4/11 | 34.8% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 6/1/12 | 31.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 11/3/4 | 61.1% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Dennis Wagner | 2,595 | Titled Tue Late | B45 |
| Mar 2025 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,564 | Titled Tue Early | E90 |
| Apr 2025 | Gleb Dudin | 2,560 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
| Apr 2025 | K Sychev | 2,542 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Apr 2025 | E Postny | 2,533 | Titled Tue Late | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 274 | 114 | 2,237 |
| ch-BRA U20 | 2003 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,240 |
| ch-Paulista | 2006 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,274 |
| Sao Jose dos Campos Open | 2022 | 14 | 10 | 2,161 |
| Sao Paulo Carnaval Open | 2020 | 13 | 9 | 2,225 |
| Sao Jose do Rio Preto 06th | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,221 |
| ch-Sao Paulo CC | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,270 |
| 87th ch-BRA | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,278 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Everaldo Matsuura (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eduardo da Costa Marra's chess games?
884 games by Eduardo da Costa Marra, from Apr 2003 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 Eduardo da Costa Marra has played.
What does Eduardo da Costa Marra play on the first move as White?
Across 439 games with White in our database, Eduardo da Costa Marra opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eduardo da Costa Marra answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Eduardo da Costa Marra play as White?
As White, Eduardo da Costa Marra's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (79 games, 48.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (33 games, 42.4% win rate); English Opening (24 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 439 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eduardo da Costa Marra play as Black?
As Black, Eduardo da Costa Marra most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (36 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 48.4% win rate); English Opening (26 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 445 games.
What is Eduardo da Costa Marra's FIDE rating?
Eduardo da Costa Marra is currently rated 2,215 in classical chess, 2,235 in rapid and 2,221 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Eduardo da Costa Marra played?
Our database contains 884 games by Eduardo da Costa Marra, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 387 wins, 174 draws, 323 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eduardo da Costa Marra?
884 games by Eduardo da Costa Marra 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.