Prepare against Maria Paula da Silva Cardoso
Brazil · World #40,686 classical · FIDE ID 22784250
When preparing against Maria Paula da Silva Cardoso, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%).
Our database contains 89 games by Maria Paula da Silva Cardoso, covering Feb 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Maria Paula da Silva Cardoso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maria Paula da Silva Cardoso 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 | 1,933 | 1,933 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 1,829 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,774 | 1,775 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 43 | 14 | 32 | 48.3% |
| As White | 45 | 26 | 8 | 11 | 57.8% |
| As Black | 44 | 17 | 6 | 21 | 38.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 196 rated games against 160 different opponents, across 27 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 | 83 | 47 | 11 | 25 | 56.6% | 1,709 | 1,792 | 8 |
| Rapid | 45 | 29 | 2 | 14 | 64.4% | 1,626 | 1,726 | 7 |
| Blitz | 39 | 21 | 3 | 15 | 53.8% | 1,721 | 1,744 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 82 | 24 | 15 | 43 | 29.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 74 | 56 | 6 | 12 | 75.7% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 3 vs WFM · 4 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 1,868 | 1,868 |
| 2025 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1,819 | 1,979 |
| 2024 | 58 | 29 | 11 | 18 | 1,793 | 1,817 |
| 2023 | 93 | 57 | 6 | 30 | 1,708 | 1,801 |
| 2022 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1,507 | 1,564 |
| 2021 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,496 | 1,496 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maria Paula da Silva Cardoso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maria Paula da Silva Cardoso's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 100.0% | 65.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 65.9% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues d3 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 90.5% | 42.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 78.6% | 68.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
Maria Paula da Silva Cardoso's chess games
All 89 games by Maria Paula da Silva Cardoso in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2022 - 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: 43 wins, 14 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Haroldo Cunha Jr Dos Santos | 2,033 | Sao Paulo Sampa Open | D02 |
| Oct 2023 | David Barroso De Souza | 1,947 | 2nd Manaus Open | D30 |
| Jan 2023 | Thauane Ferreira Medeiros | 1,883 | 9th Florianopolis Open | C55 |
| Jan 2023 | Fabiano Pinto Ribeiro | 1,865 | 9th Florianopolis Open | B52 |
| Jan 2023 | Flavio Novais Barbosa | 1,863 | 9th Florianopolis Open | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,038 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,946 |
| Criciuma Open B | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 1,785 |
| 2nd Manaus Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,785 |
| 62nd ch-BRA w | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,635 |
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,778 |
| Sao Paulo Sampa Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,140 |
| Florianopolis Open A | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,756 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maria Paula da Silva Cardoso's chess games?
89 games by Maria Paula da Silva Cardoso, from Feb 2022 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 Maria Paula da Silva Cardoso has played.
What does Maria Paula da Silva Cardoso play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Maria Paula da Silva Cardoso opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maria Paula da Silva Cardoso answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Maria Paula da Silva Cardoso play as White?
As White, Maria Paula da Silva Cardoso's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maria Paula da Silva Cardoso play as Black?
As Black, Maria Paula da Silva Cardoso most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Maria Paula da Silva Cardoso's FIDE rating?
Maria Paula da Silva Cardoso is currently rated 1,933 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid and 1,774 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,933 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Maria Paula da Silva Cardoso played?
Our database contains 89 games by Maria Paula da Silva Cardoso, covering Feb 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 14 draws, 32 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maria Paula da Silva Cardoso?
89 games by Maria Paula da Silva Cardoso 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.