Prepare against Felipe Cruz Macedo
Brazil · World #41,629 classical · FIDE ID 22749608
Our database contains 45 games by Felipe Cruz Macedo, covering Jan 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Felipe Cruz Macedo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Felipe Cruz Macedo 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 | 1,928 | 1,928 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 1,964 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,023 | 2,027 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 12 | 4 | 29 | 26.7% |
| As White | 25 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Felipe Cruz Macedo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Felipe Cruz Macedo's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 96.0% | 31.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Macedo usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Macedo usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Macedo usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Macedo usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 54.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Felipe Cruz Macedo's chess games
All 45 games by Felipe Cruz Macedo in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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: 12 wins, 4 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Cunha,Lucas Aguiar | 2,252 | X SESC Caioba Open | B03 |
| Jan 2026 | Charles Gauche | 2,103 | Brazil Chess - Floripa | B13 |
| Jan 2026 | Daniel Drummond De Andrade Penna | 1,917 | Brazil Chess - Floripa | C02 |
| Apr 2026 | Lucas Leonardi | 1,895 | Curitiba Chess Open 2026 | Blitz | C10 |
| Apr 2023 | Paulo Gomes De Franca Junior | 1,800 | Curitiba Open | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,966 |
| 7th Caioba Open | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,695 |
| ch-Paranaense U20 | 2019 | 6 | 1 | 1,086 |
| Curitiba Chess Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,940 |
| Curitiba Parana Open | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,667 |
| Curitiba Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,985 |
| X SESC Caioba Open | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,148 |
| Curitiba Open | 2023 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,636 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felipe Cruz Macedo's chess games?
45 games by Felipe Cruz Macedo, from Jan 2019 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 Felipe Cruz Macedo has played.
What does Felipe Cruz Macedo play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Felipe Cruz Macedo opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felipe Cruz Macedo answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Felipe Cruz Macedo play as White?
As White, Felipe Cruz Macedo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Felipe Cruz Macedo play as Black?
As Black, Felipe Cruz Macedo most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Danish Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Felipe Cruz Macedo's FIDE rating?
Felipe Cruz Macedo is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid and 2,023 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,928 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Felipe Cruz Macedo played?
Our database contains 45 games by Felipe Cruz Macedo, covering Jan 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 29 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felipe Cruz Macedo?
45 games by Felipe Cruz Macedo 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.