Prepare against Machado,Luiz Fernando
Brazil · World #58,085 classical · FIDE ID 22741402
When preparing against Machado,Luiz Fernando, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (62%).
Our database contains 184 games by Machado,Luiz Fernando, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Machado,Luiz Fernando's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Machado,Luiz Fernando 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 | 1,863 | 1,870 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,810 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,806 | 1,813 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 72 | 22 | 90 | 39.1% |
| As White | 91 | 33 | 14 | 44 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 93 | 39 | 8 | 46 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Machado,Luiz Fernando's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Machado,Luiz Fernando's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 90.1% | 46.3% |
| d4 | 9 | 9.9% | 22.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Fernando usually continues Nf3 (39.4% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Fernando usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Fernando usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 22.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Fernando usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Fernando usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Fernando usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 58.2% | 39.1% |
| e5 | 17 | 30.9% | 41.2% |
| c5 | 5 | 9.1% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 61.9% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 28.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Machado,Luiz Fernando's chess games
All 184 games by Machado,Luiz Fernando in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 72 wins, 22 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 1/0/11 | 8.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Julian Estrada Nieto | 2,280 | Titled Tue | C04 |
| Jul 2020 | Maria Efimenko | 2,245 | Titled Tue | B08 |
| Jul 2021 | Nicholas Ryo Takano | 2,149 | ch-BRA U18 | A04 |
| Oct 2022 | Lucas Aparecido Dos Santos | 2,073 | 2nd Florianopolis Spring Open | B99 |
| Jan 2024 | Ralf Gruettner | 2,071 | 10th Florianopolis Open | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 18 | 2.5 | 1,915 |
| ch-BRA U20 | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 1,794 |
| 6th Florianopolis Open | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 1,607 |
| 7th Florianopolis Open | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,781 |
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,887 |
| 6th Florianopolis Winter Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,816 |
| 5th Florianopolis Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,657 |
| 5th Concordia Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,607 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Machado,Luiz Fernando's chess games?
184 games by Machado,Luiz Fernando, from Jul 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 Machado,Luiz Fernando has played.
What does Machado,Luiz Fernando play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Machado,Luiz Fernando opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Machado,Luiz Fernando answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Machado,Luiz Fernando play as White?
As White, Machado,Luiz Fernando's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Machado,Luiz Fernando play as Black?
As Black, Machado,Luiz Fernando most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Machado,Luiz Fernando's FIDE rating?
Machado,Luiz Fernando is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid and 1,806 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Machado,Luiz Fernando played?
Our database contains 184 games by Machado,Luiz Fernando, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 22 draws, 90 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Machado,Luiz Fernando?
184 games by Machado,Luiz Fernando 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.