Prepare against Marcio de Souza Pessoa
Brazil · World #42,877 classical · FIDE ID 2127180
When preparing against Marcio de Souza Pessoa, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 149 games by Marcio de Souza Pessoa, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcio de Souza Pessoa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcio de Souza Pessoa 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 | 1,922 | 1,980 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,023 | 2,026 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,903 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 59 | 20 | 70 | 39.6% |
| As White | 71 | 32 | 10 | 29 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 78 | 27 | 10 | 41 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcio de Souza Pessoa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcio de Souza Pessoa's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 69.0% | 61.2% |
| d4 | 20 | 28.2% | 35.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 61.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Pessoa usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Pessoa usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Pessoa usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pessoa usually continues Bf4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Pessoa usually continues Bf4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 37 | 84.1% | 51.4% |
| c5 | 7 | 15.9% | 21.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 55.0% | 22.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.0% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Marcio de Souza Pessoa's chess games
All 149 games by Marcio de Souza Pessoa in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 59 wins, 20 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Antonio Carlos Brasileiro | 2,364 | Brasilia Josetti Memorial | B16 |
| May 2025 | Francisco Ferrari Pironti | 2,100 | 18th American Continental | B12 |
| Nov 2009 | Antonio Villar Marques de Sa | 2,057 | Sindilegis Open A | C50 |
| Jun 2009 | Vilker Germano Martins | 2,044 | Brasiliense sf 01 | B50 |
| May 2024 | Jainy R. Magalhaes Gomes | 2,017 | ch-Boa Vista Regional Norte | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49th ch-Brasiliense | 2009 | 13 | 5 | 1,798 |
| 87th ch-BRA | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,909 |
| 7th Florianopolis Open | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,688 |
| 18th American Continental | 2025 | 10 | 3 | 1,878 |
| 3rd Manaus Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,931 |
| Brasilia Josetti Memorial | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,959 |
| 2nd Manaus Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,851 |
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,566 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcio de Souza Pessoa's chess games?
149 games by Marcio de Souza Pessoa, from Jul 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 Marcio de Souza Pessoa has played.
What does Marcio de Souza Pessoa play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Marcio de Souza Pessoa opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcio de Souza Pessoa answers 1...c6 (84% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Marcio de Souza Pessoa play as White?
As White, Marcio de Souza Pessoa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); London System (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcio de Souza Pessoa play as Black?
As Black, Marcio de Souza Pessoa most often plays: Caro-Kann (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Marcio de Souza Pessoa's FIDE rating?
Marcio de Souza Pessoa is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess, 2,023 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,980 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Marcio de Souza Pessoa played?
Our database contains 149 games by Marcio de Souza Pessoa, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 20 draws, 70 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcio de Souza Pessoa?
149 games by Marcio de Souza Pessoa 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.