Prepare against Marcelo Basilio Nunes
Brazil · World #48,818 classical · FIDE ID 2116707
When preparing against Marcelo Basilio Nunes, expect 1.d4 in 34% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 206 games by Marcelo Basilio Nunes, covering Nov 2009 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Marcelo Basilio Nunes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcelo Basilio Nunes 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 | 1,899 | 2,086 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,054 | 2,071 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 102 | 30 | 74 | 49.5% |
| As White | 107 | 56 | 16 | 35 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 99 | 46 | 14 | 39 | 46.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcelo Basilio Nunes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcelo Basilio Nunes's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 33.6% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 30.8% | 40.9% |
| e4 | 31 | 29.0% | 85.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 4.7% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Nunes usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Nunes usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Nunes usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Nunes usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Nunes usually continues g3 (12.5% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Nunes usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 61.7% | 48.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 17.0% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 12.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 50.0% | 46.9% |
| c5 | 12 | 37.5% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Marcelo Basilio Nunes's chess games
All 206 games by Marcelo Basilio Nunes in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - Nov 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: 102 wins, 30 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 25 | 11/2/12 | 44.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Francisco de Assis Cavalcanti | 2,298 | Fortaleza Open | A56 |
| Nov 2010 | Henrique Jose Morai De Araujo | 2,258 | ch-BRA sf | B15 |
| Sep 2009 | Rafael Moreira Araujo | 2,209 | Curitiba CC 71 Aniversario | A40 |
| Nov 2017 | Nelson da Silva Moraes | 2,207 | ch-Natal Region sf | A84 |
| Aug 2014 | Neri da Silva Silveira Filho | 2,202 | ch-Joao Pessoa | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recife PE22 | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 1,760 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,877 |
| Natal Potiguar A1 | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,941 |
| Natal zt 2.4 | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,759 |
| Maringa ch-Parana | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,997 |
| Fortaleza Open | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,536 |
| ch-BRA sf | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,165 |
| Petrolina Cordioli Memorial Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcelo Basilio Nunes's chess games?
206 games by Marcelo Basilio Nunes, from Nov 2009 to Nov 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 Marcelo Basilio Nunes has played.
What does Marcelo Basilio Nunes play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Marcelo Basilio Nunes opens with 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcelo Basilio Nunes answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Marcelo Basilio Nunes play as White?
As White, Marcelo Basilio Nunes's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcelo Basilio Nunes play as Black?
As Black, Marcelo Basilio Nunes most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Marcelo Basilio Nunes's FIDE rating?
Marcelo Basilio Nunes is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 2,054 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Marcelo Basilio Nunes played?
Our database contains 206 games by Marcelo Basilio Nunes, covering Nov 2009 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 30 draws, 74 losses (49.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcelo Basilio Nunes?
206 games by Marcelo Basilio Nunes 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.