Prepare against Gilmar Dias Machado
Brazil · World #100,477 classical · FIDE ID 2106302
When preparing against Gilmar Dias Machado, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Albin Countergambit as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 269 games by Gilmar Dias Machado, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gilmar Dias Machado's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gilmar Dias Machado 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 | 1,728 | 2,073 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,905 | 1,927 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 1,882 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 269 | 83 | 38 | 148 | 30.9% |
| As White | 134 | 46 | 18 | 70 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 135 | 37 | 20 | 78 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gilmar Dias Machado's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gilmar Dias Machado's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 131 | 97.8% | 42.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 42.0% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Machado usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Machado usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Machado usually continues d4 (42.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Machado usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Machado usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 62 | 93.9% | 37.1% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.1% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 87.8% | 27.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.3% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
Gilmar Dias Machado's chess games
All 269 games by Gilmar Dias Machado in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 83 wins, 38 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 24 | 9/3/12 | 37.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 3/1/14 | 16.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 15 | 2/3/10 | 13.3% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 15 | 6/0/9 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A34 | English Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Joao Bosco Amado Ladeira | 2,330 | ch-Varginha | B06 |
| Jun 2010 | Alex Sandro Araujo | 2,211 | Belo Horizonte Open | C02 |
| Jan 2006 | Sidnei Bissacot | 2,205 | Brasilia Taca BCX Open | C45 |
| Feb 2010 | Marcelo dos Santos Silva | 2,091 | Rio de Janeiro Brazil Open | C02 |
| Jan 2022 | Antonio Claudio H. Marcolino | 2,077 | 8th Florianopolis Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mineiro | 2019 | 50 | 12.5 | 1,871 |
| Pocos de Caldas Open | 2024 | 24 | 12.5 | 1,911 |
| Caxambu Open | 2023 | 14 | 6 | 1,706 |
| Varginha ch-Mineiro | 2020 | 12 | 6 | 1,902 |
| ch-Varginha | 2007 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,055 |
| ch-BRA Mineiro | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,009 |
| Ouro Preto Recanto Montanhas | 2010 | 10 | 3 | 1,742 |
| Brasilia Taca Open 9th | 2005 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,907 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gilmar Dias Machado's chess games?
269 games by Gilmar Dias Machado, from Apr 2003 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 Gilmar Dias Machado has played.
What does Gilmar Dias Machado play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Gilmar Dias Machado opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gilmar Dias Machado answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Gilmar Dias Machado play as White?
As White, Gilmar Dias Machado's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (18 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gilmar Dias Machado play as Black?
As Black, Gilmar Dias Machado most often plays: Albin Countergambit (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Gilmar Dias Machado's FIDE rating?
Gilmar Dias Machado is currently rated 1,728 in classical chess, 1,905 in rapid and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Gilmar Dias Machado played?
Our database contains 269 games by Gilmar Dias Machado, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 38 draws, 148 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gilmar Dias Machado?
269 games by Gilmar Dias Machado 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.