Prepare against Marcelo Wilberger
PRY · World #56,579 classical · FIDE ID 3705412
Our database contains 149 games by Marcelo Wilberger, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcelo Wilberger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcelo Wilberger 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 | 1,868 | 1,868 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 1,913 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,910 | 1,917 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 52 | 26 | 71 | 34.9% |
| As White | 72 | 34 | 7 | 31 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 77 | 18 | 19 | 40 | 23.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcelo Wilberger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcelo Wilberger's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 56.9% | 45.1% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 25.0% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 9 | 12.5% | 72.2% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 45.1% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Wilberger usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Wilberger usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Wilberger usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Wilberger usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Wilberger usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Wilberger usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 87.0% | 32.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 95.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Marcelo Wilberger's chess games
All 149 games by Marcelo Wilberger in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 52 wins, 26 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Rodolfo Cantero | 2,068 | ch-PAR U18 | C78 |
| Oct 2017 | Jorge Roberto Goncalves | 1,982 | 1st Brazil AXPG Open | D00 |
| May 2017 | Renato Baba | 1,942 | Curitiba IEP&Copel Open | B90 |
| Jan 2020 | Edmundo Roberto Ramos Azevedo | 1,926 | 6th Florianopolis Open | A11 |
| May 2017 | Jairo Ribeiro Cordioli | 1,899 | Curitiba IEP&Copel Open | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PAR U18 | 2017 | 14 | 8 | 1,820 |
| 6th Florianopolis Open | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 1,828 |
| 27th Pan American-ch U16 | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 1,538 |
| 5th Florianopolis Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,883 |
| ch-PAR sf | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,586 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,773 |
| Caioba Telecom Open | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,661 |
| ch-PAR U20 | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,795 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcelo Wilberger's chess games?
149 games by Marcelo Wilberger, from Oct 2015 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 Wilberger has played.
What does Marcelo Wilberger play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Marcelo Wilberger opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcelo Wilberger answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Marcelo Wilberger play as White?
As White, Marcelo Wilberger's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Philidor (5 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcelo Wilberger play as Black?
As Black, Marcelo Wilberger most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Marcelo Wilberger's FIDE rating?
Marcelo Wilberger is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid and 1,910 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,868 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Marcelo Wilberger played?
Our database contains 149 games by Marcelo Wilberger, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 26 draws, 71 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcelo Wilberger?
149 games by Marcelo Wilberger 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.