Prepare against Everaldo Matsuura
GM · Brazil · World #2,755 classical · FIDE ID 2100169
Our database contains 2,837 games by Everaldo Matsuura, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Everaldo Matsuura's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Everaldo Matsuura 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 | 2,348 | 2,511 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,418 | 2,514 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,314 | 2,487 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,837 | 1,549 | 932 | 356 | 54.6% |
| As White | 1,432 | 823 | 468 | 141 | 57.5% |
| As Black | 1,405 | 726 | 464 | 215 | 51.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Everaldo Matsuura's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Everaldo Matsuura's side.
First moves as White (1,432 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,050 | 73.3% | 74.3% |
| d4 | 217 | 15.2% | 73.0% |
| c4 | 111 | 7.8% | 71.2% |
| Nf3 | 49 | 3.4% | 70.4% |
| e3 | 2 | 0.1% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 74.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Matsuura usually continues Nf3 (70.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Matsuura usually continues Nf3 (74.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Matsuura usually continues d4 (76.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 73.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Matsuura usually continues c4 (74.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Matsuura usually continues c4 (63.8% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Matsuura usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (692 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 368 | 53.2% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 198 | 28.6% | 59.6% |
| d5 | 81 | 11.7% | 77.2% |
| d6 | 16 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 1.3% | 77.8% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 1.2% | 93.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (472 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 282 | 59.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 151 | 32.0% | 75.5% |
| f5 | 18 | 3.8% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 14 | 3.0% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
Everaldo Matsuura's chess games
All 2,837 games by Everaldo Matsuura 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: 1,549 wins, 932 draws, 356 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 189 | 97/70/22 | 51.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 89 | 59/19/11 | 66.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 71 | 41/22/8 | 57.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 65 | 38/24/3 | 58.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 61 | 40/18/3 | 65.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 39 | 24/11/4 | 61.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 36 | 22/8/6 | 61.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 32 | 21/6/5 | 65.6% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 31 | 11/14/6 | 35.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 30 | 19/11/0 | 63.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 139 | 47/71/21 | 33.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 83 | 48/24/11 | 57.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 74 | 46/19/9 | 62.2% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 73 | 25/21/27 | 34.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 67 | 31/27/9 | 46.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 63 | 42/14/7 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 63 | 32/15/16 | 50.8% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 53 | 33/15/5 | 62.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 51 | 26/15/10 | 51.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 46 | 20/17/9 | 43.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Rafael Leitao | 2,629 | Rio Branco Acre Open | D78 |
| Apr 2014 | Giovanni Vescovi | 2,606 | Sao Paulo Open 04 | B63 |
| Oct 2023 | Axel Bachmann | 2,604 | 2nd Manaus Open | B22 |
| Jan 2013 | Isan Reynaldo Ortiz Suarez | 2,595 | chT-Pan American 9th | B80 |
| Jun 2008 | Gilberto Milos | 2,594 | ch-Paulista final | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA sf | 2010 | 89 | 64.5 | 2,456 |
| ch-BRA | 2004 | 78 | 43.5 | 2,401 |
| Pocos de Caldas Open | 2023 | 40 | 32.5 | 2,368 |
| ch-Paulista | 2006 | 37 | 28.5 | 2,473 |
| Cuiaba Contaud Open | 2022 | 36 | 27.5 | 2,380 |
| Brasilia Terraviva Open | 2019 | 32 | 27 | 2,422 |
| Sao Paulo zt 2.4 | 2007 | 26 | 13 | 2,474 |
| ch-Catarinense | 2023 | 25 | 21.5 | 2,431 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Rafael Leitao (45 games) · Darcy Lima (44 games) · Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian (38 games) · Alexandr Fier (33 games) · Edson Kenji Tsuboi (29 games) · Rodrigo Disconzi da Silva (28 games) · Charles Gauche (27 games) · Neuris Delgado Ramirez (26 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Everaldo Matsuura's chess games?
2,837 games by Everaldo Matsuura, 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 Everaldo Matsuura has played.
What does Everaldo Matsuura play on the first move as White?
Across 1,432 games with White in our database, Everaldo Matsuura opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Everaldo Matsuura answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Everaldo Matsuura play as White?
As White, Everaldo Matsuura's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (189 games, 51.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (89 games, 66.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (71 games, 57.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,432 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Everaldo Matsuura play as Black?
As Black, Everaldo Matsuura most often plays: Slav Defense (139 games, 33.8% win rate); Sicilian (83 games, 57.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (74 games, 62.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,405 games.
What is Everaldo Matsuura's FIDE rating?
Everaldo Matsuura is currently rated 2,348 in classical chess, 2,418 in rapid and 2,314 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,511 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Everaldo Matsuura played?
Our database contains 2,837 games by Everaldo Matsuura, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,549 wins, 932 draws, 356 losses (54.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Everaldo Matsuura?
2,837 games by Everaldo Matsuura 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.