Prepare against Marcelo Moreira
URY · World #25,450 classical · FIDE ID 3003043
Our database contains 138 games by Marcelo Moreira, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcelo Moreira's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcelo Moreira 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 | 2,015 | 2,088 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,066 | 2,090 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,046 | 2,060 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 64 | 36 | 38 | 46.4% |
| As White | 72 | 33 | 19 | 20 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 66 | 31 | 17 | 18 | 47.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcelo Moreira's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcelo Moreira's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 58.3% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 23 | 31.9% | 47.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.9% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Moreira usually continues d4 (47.1% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Moreira usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Moreira usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Moreira usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Moreira usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Moreira usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 40.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 29.6% | 93.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 57.1% | 53.1% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Marcelo Moreira's chess games
All 138 games by Marcelo Moreira in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 64 wins, 36 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Rafael Muniz | 2,267 | ch-URU | B23 |
| Mar 2010 | Gabriel Curi | 2,259 | ch-URU sf | D60 |
| Aug 2018 | Claudio Coppola | 2,214 | chT-URU Department | E11 |
| Sep 2008 | Jorge Braso | 2,184 | Olivera Memorial Open | E91 |
| Mar 2014 | Sebastian Granara Barreto | 2,170 | ch-URU sf | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU sf | 2014 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,120 |
| ch-URU | 2014 | 11 | 4 | 2,099 |
| 11th American Continental | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,084 |
| Olivera Memorial Open | 2008 | 7 | 5 | 2,337 |
| ch-URU Amateur | 2016 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,039 |
| Fortaleza Sales Memorial | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,837 |
| ch-URU prel Interior | 2001 | 6 | 4 | – |
| chT-URU Department | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,235 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcelo Moreira's chess games?
138 games by Marcelo Moreira, from Apr 2009 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 Moreira has played.
What does Marcelo Moreira play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Marcelo Moreira opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcelo Moreira answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Marcelo Moreira play as White?
As White, Marcelo Moreira's most-played openings in our database are: French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcelo Moreira play as Black?
As Black, Marcelo Moreira most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Marcelo Moreira's FIDE rating?
Marcelo Moreira is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess, 2,066 in rapid and 2,046 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Marcelo Moreira played?
Our database contains 138 games by Marcelo Moreira, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 36 draws, 38 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcelo Moreira?
138 games by Marcelo Moreira 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.