Prepare against Marcius Gomes Brandao
Brazil · World #26,887 classical · FIDE ID 2124980
When preparing against Marcius Gomes Brandao, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 408 games by Marcius Gomes Brandao, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcius Gomes Brandao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcius Gomes Brandao 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 | 2,005 | 2,093 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,097 | 2,097 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 408 | 150 | 70 | 188 | 36.8% |
| As White | 200 | 78 | 34 | 88 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 208 | 72 | 36 | 100 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcius Gomes Brandao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcius Gomes Brandao's side.
First moves as White (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 169 | 84.5% | 45.9% |
| c4 | 15 | 7.5% | 63.3% |
| e4 | 15 | 7.5% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 45.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Brandao usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Brandao usually continues c4 (32.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Brandao usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Brandao usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Brandao usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (7% of these games) — Brandao usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 95 | 91.3% | 51.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 7.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 61.8% | 38.1% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 22.1% | 43.3% |
| f5 | 5 | 7.4% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
Marcius Gomes Brandao's chess games
All 408 games by Marcius Gomes Brandao in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 150 wins, 70 draws, 188 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 33 | 14/4/15 | 42.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 15 | 4/0/11 | 26.7% |
| D05 | Colle System | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 32 | 12/3/17 | 37.5% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Tomas Kraus | 2,474 | Titled Tue Late | E49 |
| Jan 2024 | Eric Li | 2,351 | Titled Tue Early | D31 |
| Feb 2023 | Timofey Iljin | 2,337 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
| Mar 2023 | Djuro Skaric | 2,334 | Titled Tue Late | B25 |
| Feb 2023 | Dashgyn Ibadov | 2,333 | Titled Tue Early | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 153 | 35 | 1,947 |
| ch-Cearense | 2019 | 35 | 18.5 | 2,042 |
| Fortaleza Saboya Open | 2022 | 13 | 9 | 2,181 |
| Fortaleza Open | 2011 | 12 | 8 | 2,329 |
| Carvalho Memorial Open | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,927 |
| ch-Fortaleza Cearense | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,895 |
| ch-Ceara | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,894 |
| 7th Natal Open A | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcius Gomes Brandao's chess games?
408 games by Marcius Gomes Brandao, from Mar 2010 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 Marcius Gomes Brandao has played.
What does Marcius Gomes Brandao play on the first move as White?
Across 200 games with White in our database, Marcius Gomes Brandao opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcius Gomes Brandao answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Marcius Gomes Brandao play as White?
As White, Marcius Gomes Brandao's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 200 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcius Gomes Brandao play as Black?
As Black, Marcius Gomes Brandao most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (16 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 208 games.
What is Marcius Gomes Brandao's FIDE rating?
Marcius Gomes Brandao is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess, 2,097 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Marcius Gomes Brandao played?
Our database contains 408 games by Marcius Gomes Brandao, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 150 wins, 70 draws, 188 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcius Gomes Brandao?
408 games by Marcius Gomes Brandao 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.