Prepare against Luis Machado
PRT · World #18,740 classical · FIDE ID 1905139
When preparing against Luis Machado, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 67 games by Luis Machado, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luis Machado's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis 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 | 2,068 | 2,135 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,102 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 32 | 16 | 19 | 47.8% |
| As White | 36 | 19 | 5 | 12 | 52.8% |
| As Black | 31 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Machado's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Machado's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 58.3% | 69.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 30.6% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 69.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Machado usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Machado usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Machado usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nc6 (27% of these games) — Machado usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Machado usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Machado usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 73.7% | 71.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Luis Machado's chess games
All 67 games by Luis Machado in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 32 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A92 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Semen Grebeniuk | 2,311 | Titled Tue | A87 |
| Apr 2004 | Jose Padeiro | 2,210 | 3rd ch-Boavista | D32 |
| Sep 2007 | Pedro Jorge de Moraes Pinto | 2,145 | Guimaraes Open | E87 |
| Feb 2006 | Carlos Andre Ramalh Oliveira | 2,090 | ch-Porto district U20 | B10 |
| Aug 2008 | Luis Sousa Reis | 2,083 | chT2-POR Final | E39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaia Profigaia Open | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,169 |
| 3rd ch-Boavista | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,059 |
| ch-Porto district U20 | 2006 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,217 |
| ch-Porto District Prelim F | 2007 | 6 | 5 | 2,212 |
| ch-POR University | 2002 | 6 | 0 | 1,300 |
| ch-Porto U16 | 2002 | 6 | 4 | 1,662 |
| ch-POR U18 | 2003 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,990 |
| ch-PORTO U18 | 2004 | 5 | 4 | 1,878 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Machado's chess games?
67 games by Luis Machado, from Jul 2004 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 Luis Machado has played.
What does Luis Machado play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Luis Machado opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Machado answers 1...c6 (74% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Luis Machado play as White?
As White, Luis Machado's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Machado play as Black?
As Black, Luis Machado most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Luis Machado's FIDE rating?
Luis Machado is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Luis Machado played?
Our database contains 67 games by Luis Machado, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Machado?
67 games by Luis 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.