Prepare against Marco Aurelio Da Silva Junior
Brazil · World #73,761 classical · FIDE ID 2175908
When preparing against Marco Aurelio Da Silva Junior, expect 1.Nf3 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 10.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 238 games by Marco Aurelio Da Silva Junior, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Aurelio Da Silva Junior's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Aurelio Da Silva Junior 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 | 1,809 | 1,820 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,765 | 1,768 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,834 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 238 | 84 | 55 | 99 | 35.3% |
| As White | 120 | 57 | 27 | 36 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 118 | 27 | 28 | 63 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Aurelio Da Silva Junior's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Aurelio Da Silva Junior's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 74 | 61.7% | 51.4% |
| b4 | 39 | 32.5% | 73.1% |
| f4 | 5 | 4.2% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 62% of White games, 51.4% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Junior usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Junior usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Junior usually continues g3 (12.5% score)
- 1.b4 — 33% of White games, 73.1% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Junior usually continues Bb2 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Junior usually continues Bb2 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Junior usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 55.0% | 39.4% |
| d6 | 21 | 35.0% | 26.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 53.8% | 38.1% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 43.6% | 26.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Marco Aurelio Da Silva Junior's chess games
All 238 games by Marco Aurelio Da Silva Junior in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 84 wins, 55 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 48 | 20/11/17 | 41.7% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 39 | 25/7/7 | 64.1% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 26 | 6/6/14 | 23.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 2/7/11 | 10.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 14 | 1/5/8 | 7.1% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Carlos Federico Ferrero | 1,987 | 5th Sao Bento do Sul Open | D02 |
| Jul 2015 | Joao Paulo Mendes | 1,933 | Florianopolis Cordioli Memorial | A04 |
| Jan 2020 | Celestino Jr Carvalho | 1,928 | 6th Florianopolis Open | E90 |
| Jan 2020 | Elias Moyses Sobrinho | 1,926 | 6th Florianopolis Open | D02 |
| Oct 2020 | Joao Batista Dias | 1,894 | 4th Sao Bento do Sul Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Sao Bento do Sul Open | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,714 |
| 5th Florianopolis Open | 2019 | 10 | 4 | 1,540 |
| 4th Sao Bento do Sul Open | 2020 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,751 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,729 |
| 7th Florianopolis Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,731 |
| 6th Florianopolis Open | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,920 |
| Blumenau Taca Santa Catarina Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,774 |
| 91st ch-BRA | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,913 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Aurelio Da Silva Junior's chess games?
238 games by Marco Aurelio Da Silva Junior, from Jun 2014 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 Marco Aurelio Da Silva Junior has played.
What does Marco Aurelio Da Silva Junior play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Marco Aurelio Da Silva Junior opens with 1.Nf3 (62% of games), 1.b4 (33% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Aurelio Da Silva Junior answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...d6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Marco Aurelio Da Silva Junior play as White?
As White, Marco Aurelio Da Silva Junior's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (48 games, 41.7% win rate); Orangutan opening (39 games, 64.1% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Aurelio Da Silva Junior play as Black?
As Black, Marco Aurelio Da Silva Junior most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (20 games, 10.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 7.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Marco Aurelio Da Silva Junior's FIDE rating?
Marco Aurelio Da Silva Junior is currently rated 1,809 in classical chess, 1,765 in rapid and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,820 (May 2016).
How many games has Marco Aurelio Da Silva Junior played?
Our database contains 238 games by Marco Aurelio Da Silva Junior, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 55 draws, 99 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Aurelio Da Silva Junior?
238 games by Marco Aurelio Da Silva Junior 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.