Prepare against Freitas,Marcos Antonio da Costa
Brazil · World #38,281 classical · FIDE ID 2134969
When preparing against Freitas,Marcos Antonio da Costa, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 117 games by Freitas,Marcos Antonio da Costa, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Freitas,Marcos Antonio da Costa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Freitas,Marcos Antonio da Costa 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 | 1,943 | 1,993 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,939 | 1,939 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,927 | 1,927 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 60 | 14 | 43 | 51.3% |
| As White | 58 | 28 | 6 | 24 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 59 | 32 | 8 | 19 | 54.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Freitas,Marcos Antonio da Costa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Freitas,Marcos Antonio da Costa's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 53.4% | 64.5% |
| d4 | 17 | 29.3% | 55.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 10.3% | 8.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.2% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 64.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Costa usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Costa usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Costa usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Costa usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Costa usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Costa usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 42.9% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 10 | 35.7% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 57.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 42.9% | 55.6% |
Freitas,Marcos Antonio da Costa's chess games
All 117 games by Freitas,Marcos Antonio da Costa in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 60 wins, 14 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Luciano de Souza Zallio | 2,123 | ch-BRA sf-B | B95 |
| Mar 2018 | Mario Correia | 2,102 | Fortaleza Correa Cup | E05 |
| Dec 2018 | Marcius Gomes Brandao | 2,081 | ch-Fortaleza Cearense | D27 |
| Nov 2012 | Alcides Alexandre A. Azevedo | 2,073 | ch-BRA sf-B | D55 |
| Jan 2023 | De Saboya E Silva,Jose Frederico | 1,972 | ch-Fortaleza Cearense | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Fortaleza Cearense | 2023 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,018 |
| ch-BRA sf-B | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,095 |
| 17th Fortaleza Alves Mem | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,094 |
| Fortaleza Gadelha Memorial | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,669 |
| 4th Fortaleza Edmar Monte | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,800 |
| ch-Norte Nordeste Amateur U2000 | 2019 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,677 |
| Fortaleza zt CE | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 1,962 |
| ch-Sao Caetano do Sul 2nd | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,759 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Freitas,Marcos Antonio da Costa's chess games?
117 games by Freitas,Marcos Antonio da Costa, from Jul 2012 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 Freitas,Marcos Antonio da Costa has played.
What does Freitas,Marcos Antonio da Costa play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Freitas,Marcos Antonio da Costa opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Freitas,Marcos Antonio da Costa answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Freitas,Marcos Antonio da Costa play as White?
As White, Freitas,Marcos Antonio da Costa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Freitas,Marcos Antonio da Costa play as Black?
As Black, Freitas,Marcos Antonio da Costa most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Freitas,Marcos Antonio da Costa's FIDE rating?
Freitas,Marcos Antonio da Costa is currently rated 1,943 in classical chess, 1,939 in rapid and 1,927 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (May 2013).
How many games has Freitas,Marcos Antonio da Costa played?
Our database contains 117 games by Freitas,Marcos Antonio da Costa, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 14 draws, 43 losses (51.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Freitas,Marcos Antonio da Costa?
117 games by Freitas,Marcos Antonio da Costa 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.