Prepare against Maicon Ferreira Samos
Brazil · World #21,263 classical · FIDE ID 2120097
When preparing against Maicon Ferreira Samos, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Maicon Ferreira Samos, covering Jul 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Maicon Ferreira Samos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maicon Ferreira Samos 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 | 2,047 | 2,067 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,065 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,048 | 2,048 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 50.0% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 61.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2016): 133 rated games against 109 different opponents, across 19 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 | 121 | 65 | 28 | 28 | 53.7% | 1,989 | 2,034 | 13 |
| Rapid | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 91.7% | 1,887 | 2,187 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 27 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 18.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 43 | 29 | 8 | 6 | 67.4% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs FM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 19 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 17 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1,864 | 2,110 |
| 2013 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2,040 | 2,040 |
| 2012 | 22 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 1,966 | 2,066 |
| 2011 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2,114 | 2,114 |
| 2010 | 27 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 1,922 | 1,922 |
| 2009 | 27 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 2,015 | 2,122 |
| 2008 | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 2,029 | 2,047 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maicon Ferreira Samos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maicon Ferreira Samos's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 56.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Samos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Samos usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Samos usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 88.9% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Maicon Ferreira Samos's chess games
All 40 games by Maicon Ferreira Samos in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 20 wins, 11 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Simon Alejandro Languidey | 2,424 | 3rd Catas Altas Open | C44 |
| May 2008 | Marcelo dos Santos Silva | 2,088 | ch-BRA Southeast Region | C10 |
| Jul 2009 | Rogerio Lemos Fontoura | 2,066 | 1st Belo Horizonte | D05 |
| Jul 2009 | Sheridan Luiz Telles Ribeiro | 2,043 | 1st Belo Horizonte | C54 |
| May 2008 | Paulo Cesar Vieira | 2,029 | ch-BRA Southeast Region | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Belo Horizonte | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1,948 |
| Belo Horizonte IRT 5th | 2012 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,313 |
| 2nd Belo Horizonte | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 2,009 |
| 1st Belo Horizonte | 2009 | 4 | 3 | 2,195 |
| Sete Lagoas Goncalves Memorial | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 2,113 |
| ch-BRA Southeast Region | 2008 | 4 | 3 | 2,243 |
| Sete Lagoas Open | 2009 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,408 |
| 3rd Catas Altas Open | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 2,084 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maicon Ferreira Samos's chess games?
40 games by Maicon Ferreira Samos, from Jul 2008 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 Maicon Ferreira Samos has played.
What does Maicon Ferreira Samos play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Maicon Ferreira Samos opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maicon Ferreira Samos answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Maicon Ferreira Samos play as White?
As White, Maicon Ferreira Samos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maicon Ferreira Samos play as Black?
As Black, Maicon Ferreira Samos most often plays: Torre Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Maicon Ferreira Samos's FIDE rating?
Maicon Ferreira Samos is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid and 2,048 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Maicon Ferreira Samos played?
Our database contains 40 games by Maicon Ferreira Samos, covering Jul 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 11 draws, 9 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maicon Ferreira Samos?
40 games by Maicon Ferreira Samos 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.