Prepare against Luis Miguel Gouveia Machado
Brazil · World #84,712 classical · FIDE ID 22724800
When preparing against Luis Miguel Gouveia Machado, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (56%).
Our database contains 31 games by Luis Miguel Gouveia Machado, covering Jul 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Luis Miguel Gouveia Machado's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Miguel Gouveia 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 | 1,775 | 1,824 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,798 | 1,798 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 35.5% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 47.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 80 rated games against 67 different opponents, across 16 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 71 | 31 | 11 | 29 | 43.7% | 1,706 | 1,672 | 6 |
| Blitz | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 44.4% | 1,951 | 1,901 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 37 | 9 | 5 | 23 | 24.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 22 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 68.2% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1,808 | 1,837 |
| 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1,756 | 1,642 |
| 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1,733 | 1,733 |
| 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1,797 | 1,797 |
| 2019 | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 1,774 | 1,707 |
| 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1,632 | 1,668 |
| 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1,382 | 982 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Miguel Gouveia Machado's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Miguel Gouveia Machado's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 64.3% | 38.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 35.7% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Machado usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Machado usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Machado usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Machado usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Machado usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Machado usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 80.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
Luis Miguel Gouveia Machado's chess games
All 31 games by Luis Miguel Gouveia Machado in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Raimundo Nascimento Felix | 1,835 | 6th Goiania Xeque Mate U2200 | E16 |
| Apr 2017 | Vinicius Balena | 1,770 | ch-BRA U14 | C15 |
| Jul 2018 | Abel Cardoso Dos Santos | 1,727 | 2nd Goiania Xeque Mate U2200 | C02 |
| Jun 2018 | Bruno Dias De Moura | 1,512 | Goiania Xeque Mate U2200 1st | B10 |
| Jun 2018 | Rafaela Moura Di Simoni | 1,497 | Goiania Xeque Mate U2200 1st | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Goiania Xeque Mate U2200 | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,779 |
| ch-BRA U14 | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,382 |
| 6th Goiania Xeque Mate U2200 | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,735 |
| Goiania Franca Memorial | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,813 |
| Goiania FEXEG Cup | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,486 |
| Goiania Xeque Mate U2200 1st | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 1,664 |
| Goiania Xeque Mate U2200 4th | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,611 |
| Goiania Mega Modas Park Open | 2023 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,890 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Miguel Gouveia Machado's chess games?
31 games by Luis Miguel Gouveia Machado, from Jul 2018 to Oct 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 Miguel Gouveia Machado has played.
What does Luis Miguel Gouveia Machado play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Luis Miguel Gouveia Machado opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Miguel Gouveia Machado answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Luis Miguel Gouveia Machado play as White?
As White, Luis Miguel Gouveia Machado's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Miguel Gouveia Machado play as Black?
As Black, Luis Miguel Gouveia Machado most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Luis Miguel Gouveia Machado's FIDE rating?
Luis Miguel Gouveia Machado is currently rated 1,775 in classical chess and 1,798 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,824 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Luis Miguel Gouveia Machado played?
Our database contains 31 games by Luis Miguel Gouveia Machado, covering Jul 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Miguel Gouveia Machado?
31 games by Luis Miguel Gouveia 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.