Prepare against Marcelo Cunha Guimaraes
Brazil · World #22,838 classical · FIDE ID 2118068
Our database contains 173 games by Marcelo Cunha Guimaraes, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcelo Cunha Guimaraes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcelo Cunha Guimaraes 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 | 2,034 | 2,233 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,115 | 2,142 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,075 | 2,181 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 81 | 41 | 51 | 46.8% |
| As White | 87 | 46 | 21 | 20 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 86 | 35 | 20 | 31 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcelo Cunha Guimaraes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcelo Cunha Guimaraes's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 81.6% | 66.2% |
| d4 | 13 | 14.9% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 66.2% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Guimaraes usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Guimaraes usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Guimaraes usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Guimaraes usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Guimaraes usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Guimaraes usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 94.9% | 58.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 100.0% | 48.1% |
Marcelo Cunha Guimaraes's chess games
All 173 games by Marcelo Cunha Guimaraes in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 81 wins, 41 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Konstantin Peyrer | 2,393 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Nov 2011 | Maximo Iack Macedo | 2,323 | 26th Fortaleza Open | C18 |
| Feb 2025 | Artur Dilmukhametov | 2,276 | Titled Tue Early | C18 |
| Jan 2000 | George Evandro Barreto Martins | 2,270 | Fortaleza Capablanca Open | B31 |
| Feb 2025 | Vadim Bobkov | 2,204 | Titled Tue Early | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 21 | 5 | 1,948 |
| 18th American Continental | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,987 |
| ch-Sao Luis Maranhense | 2016 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,196 |
| BRA TR Norte | 2001 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,310 |
| 8th Natal Open A | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,181 |
| ch-Cearense 68th | 1999 | 7 | 5 | – |
| 20th Capablanca Memorial Open | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,248 |
| 26th Fortaleza Open | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 2,307 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcelo Cunha Guimaraes's chess games?
173 games by Marcelo Cunha Guimaraes, from Jan 2012 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 Marcelo Cunha Guimaraes has played.
What does Marcelo Cunha Guimaraes play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Marcelo Cunha Guimaraes opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcelo Cunha Guimaraes answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marcelo Cunha Guimaraes play as White?
As White, Marcelo Cunha Guimaraes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcelo Cunha Guimaraes play as Black?
As Black, Marcelo Cunha Guimaraes most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Marcelo Cunha Guimaraes's FIDE rating?
Marcelo Cunha Guimaraes is currently rated 2,034 in classical chess, 2,115 in rapid and 2,075 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Marcelo Cunha Guimaraes played?
Our database contains 173 games by Marcelo Cunha Guimaraes, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 41 draws, 51 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcelo Cunha Guimaraes?
173 games by Marcelo Cunha Guimaraes 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.