Prepare against Kim Paul Mariani
Brazil · World #80,045 classical · FIDE ID 22779841
When preparing against Kim Paul Mariani, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 40.9% over 22 games.
Our database contains 194 games by Kim Paul Mariani, covering Feb 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kim Paul Mariani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kim Paul Mariani 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 | 1,789 | 1,869 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 1,999 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,822 | 1,931 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 68 | 26 | 100 | 35.1% |
| As White | 96 | 41 | 12 | 43 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 98 | 27 | 14 | 57 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kim Paul Mariani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kim Paul Mariani's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 56.3% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 36 | 37.5% | 47.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Mariani usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Mariani usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Mariani usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 47.2% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Mariani usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Mariani usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Mariani usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 74.5% | 42.7% |
| e5 | 8 | 14.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.5% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 89.7% | 38.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Kim Paul Mariani's chess games
All 194 games by Kim Paul Mariani in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2021 - 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: 68 wins, 26 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Alvaro Alves de Almeida Junior | 2,171 | Curitiba Chess Open 2026 | Blitz | B22 |
| Jul 2023 | Adriano Da Silva | 1,966 | 2nd Joacaba Open | D32 |
| Jan 2026 | Julio Cesar Rebolledo Arias | 1,952 | Brazil Chess - Floripa | D33 |
| Jun 2023 | Natan Gomes Cruz | 1,901 | 7th Caioba Open | D42 |
| Apr 2026 | Bernardo Lalane Mascarenha Moura | 1,897 | Curitiba Chess Open 2026 | Rapid | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U14 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 1,721 |
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,668 |
| Timbo Open | 2021 | 11 | 2 | 1,387 |
| Wch U08 | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,685 |
| 7th Florianopolis Open | 2021 | 9 | 2 | 1,112 |
| Criciuma Open B | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,661 |
| 6th Florianopolis Winter Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,630 |
| 11th Floripa Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,750 |
Interactive opening tree from all 194 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kim Paul Mariani's chess games?
194 games by Kim Paul Mariani, from Feb 2021 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 Kim Paul Mariani has played.
What does Kim Paul Mariani play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Kim Paul Mariani opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kim Paul Mariani answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Kim Paul Mariani play as White?
As White, Kim Paul Mariani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kim Paul Mariani play as Black?
As Black, Kim Paul Mariani most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Kim Paul Mariani's FIDE rating?
Kim Paul Mariani is currently rated 1,789 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 1,822 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,869 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Kim Paul Mariani played?
Our database contains 194 games by Kim Paul Mariani, covering Feb 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 26 draws, 100 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kim Paul Mariani?
194 games by Kim Paul Mariani 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.