Prepare against Marcelo de Souza Dias
Brazil · World #43,811 classical · FIDE ID 2161958
When preparing against Marcelo de Souza Dias, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 144 games by Marcelo de Souza Dias, covering Mar 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcelo de Souza Dias's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcelo de Souza Dias 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 | 1,918 | 1,957 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 1,969 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 1,923 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 72 | 21 | 51 | 50.0% |
| As White | 74 | 32 | 13 | 29 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 70 | 40 | 8 | 22 | 57.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcelo de Souza Dias's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcelo de Souza Dias's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 71.6% | 54.7% |
| e4 | 18 | 24.3% | 52.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 54.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Dias usually continues c4 (67.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Dias usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Dias usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Dias usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Dias usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Dias usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 61.8% | 71.4% |
| g6 | 8 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 42.9% | 72.2% |
| g6 | 6 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 19.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Marcelo de Souza Dias's chess games
All 144 games by Marcelo de Souza Dias in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - Aug 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, 21 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A60 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Arthur Nader Luz | 2,154 | 26th Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | D05 |
| Mar 2009 | Luis Carlos Da Mata | 2,079 | chT-Paulista Interclub | B40 |
| Jan 2022 | Antonio Claudio H. Marcolino | 2,077 | 8th Florianopolis Open | B40 |
| Apr 2015 | Souza dos Santos,Matheus Garcett | 2,058 | ch-BRA Amateur | A70 |
| May 2016 | Rodolfo Polonio | 1,952 | ch-BRA Amateur U2000 | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA Amateur | 2015 | 21 | 12 | 1,979 |
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,742 |
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,722 |
| Criciuma Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,885 |
| 7th Florianopolis Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,725 |
| 8th Florianopolis Open | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1,941 |
| 26th Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | 2019 | 6 | 5 | 1,922 |
| 30th Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 1,711 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcelo de Souza Dias's chess games?
144 games by Marcelo de Souza Dias, from Mar 2013 to Aug 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 de Souza Dias has played.
What does Marcelo de Souza Dias play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Marcelo de Souza Dias opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcelo de Souza Dias answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Marcelo de Souza Dias play as White?
As White, Marcelo de Souza Dias's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcelo de Souza Dias play as Black?
As Black, Marcelo de Souza Dias most often plays: Modern Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Marcelo de Souza Dias's FIDE rating?
Marcelo de Souza Dias is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,957 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Marcelo de Souza Dias played?
Our database contains 144 games by Marcelo de Souza Dias, covering Mar 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 21 draws, 51 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcelo de Souza Dias?
144 games by Marcelo de Souza Dias 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.