Prepare against Gustavo A Linhares De Magalhaes
Brazil · World #108,004 classical · FIDE ID 22750681
When preparing against Gustavo A Linhares De Magalhaes, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 47 games by Gustavo A Linhares De Magalhaes, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gustavo A Linhares De Magalhaes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gustavo A Linhares De Magalhaes 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 | 1,707 | 1,737 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,903 | 1,907 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,787 | 1,793 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 17 | 9 | 21 | 36.2% |
| As White | 23 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gustavo A Linhares De Magalhaes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gustavo A Linhares De Magalhaes's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 91.3% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Magalhaes usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Magalhaes usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Magalhaes usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
- 1.a3 — 9% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Magalhaes usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Magalhaes usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Gustavo A Linhares De Magalhaes's chess games
All 47 games by Gustavo A Linhares De Magalhaes in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Mengarini's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Luan Araujo De Paula | 1,910 | ch-Brasilia Universities | C42 |
| Oct 2021 | Vinicius Jose Marca De Abreu | 1,821 | ch-Brasilia Universities | B40 |
| Oct 2023 | Kadmiel Asafhe Moua Cruz | 1,800 | ch-BRA U26 | C07 |
| Oct 2023 | Richard Siqueira De Oliveira | 1,800 | ch-BRA U26 | D13 |
| Aug 2021 | Lucas Ribeiro De Lima | 1,785 | Faculdade Crista da Amazonia Open 16th | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA U26 | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1,859 |
| 7th Florianopolis Open | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,773 |
| ch-Brasilia Universities | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 1,933 |
| 7th Macapa Franco Memorial | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,610 |
| 3rd Macapa IFAP Open | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,701 |
| Macapa Platon Memorial | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,583 |
| ch-Amapa Etapa 3 | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 1,759 |
| Faculdade Crista da Amazonia Open 16th | 2021 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,843 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gustavo A Linhares De Magalhaes's chess games?
47 games by Gustavo A Linhares De Magalhaes, from Dec 2018 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 Gustavo A Linhares De Magalhaes has played.
What does Gustavo A Linhares De Magalhaes play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Gustavo A Linhares De Magalhaes opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.a3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gustavo A Linhares De Magalhaes answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Gustavo A Linhares De Magalhaes play as White?
As White, Gustavo A Linhares De Magalhaes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gustavo A Linhares De Magalhaes play as Black?
As Black, Gustavo A Linhares De Magalhaes most often plays: Petrov's Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Gustavo A Linhares De Magalhaes's FIDE rating?
Gustavo A Linhares De Magalhaes is currently rated 1,707 in classical chess, 1,903 in rapid and 1,787 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,737 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Gustavo A Linhares De Magalhaes played?
Our database contains 47 games by Gustavo A Linhares De Magalhaes, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gustavo A Linhares De Magalhaes?
47 games by Gustavo A Linhares De Magalhaes 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.