Prepare against Marco Tulio Caldeira Gomes
Brazil · World #90,557 classical · FIDE ID 2115271
When preparing against Marco Tulio Caldeira Gomes, expect 1.c4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 294 games by Marco Tulio Caldeira Gomes, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Tulio Caldeira Gomes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Tulio Caldeira Gomes 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 | 1,757 | 1,890 | Jul 2009 |
| Blitz | 1,772 | 1,804 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 294 | 101 | 51 | 142 | 34.4% |
| As White | 148 | 50 | 23 | 75 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 146 | 51 | 28 | 67 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Tulio Caldeira Gomes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Tulio Caldeira Gomes's side.
First moves as White (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 85 | 57.4% | 40.6% |
| e4 | 52 | 35.1% | 44.2% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 6.8% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 57% of White games, 40.6% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Gomes usually continues Nc3 (29.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Gomes usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Gomes usually continues Nc3 (54.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Gomes usually continues Nc3 (32.4% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Gomes usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Gomes usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 64.2% | 47.7% |
| c6 | 24 | 35.8% | 47.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 77.4% | 48.8% |
| d5 | 12 | 22.6% | 29.2% |
Marco Tulio Caldeira Gomes's chess games
All 294 games by Marco Tulio Caldeira Gomes in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 101 wins, 51 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 24 | 6/2/16 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| D40 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Sergio Eduardo De Oliveira | 2,273 | ch-Mineiro | D10 |
| Jun 2010 | Edgar Rodrigues | 2,194 | Belo Horizonte Open | B18 |
| Jan 2023 | Leonardo Eleuterio Da Silveira | 2,124 | 9th Florianopolis Open | A14 |
| May 2015 | Ciro Jose Cardoso Pimenta | 2,066 | 11th American Continental | B12 |
| Oct 2014 | Almir Correia Cardoso | 2,066 | 10th American Continental | C90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mineiro | 2019 | 27 | 13 | 1,878 |
| Caxambu Open | 2023 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,697 |
| 10th American Continental | 2014 | 11 | 4 | 1,873 |
| 11th American Continental | 2015 | 11 | 4 | 1,863 |
| 90th ch-BRA | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,856 |
| 14th American Continental | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 1,739 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,651 |
| 11th Floripa Open | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 1,800 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Tulio Caldeira Gomes's chess games?
294 games by Marco Tulio Caldeira Gomes, from Jul 2008 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 Tulio Caldeira Gomes has played.
What does Marco Tulio Caldeira Gomes play on the first move as White?
Across 148 games with White in our database, Marco Tulio Caldeira Gomes opens with 1.c4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Tulio Caldeira Gomes answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Marco Tulio Caldeira Gomes play as White?
As White, Marco Tulio Caldeira Gomes's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (24 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 17.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Tulio Caldeira Gomes play as Black?
As Black, Marco Tulio Caldeira Gomes most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Marco Tulio Caldeira Gomes's FIDE rating?
Marco Tulio Caldeira Gomes is currently rated 1,757 in classical chess and 1,772 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Marco Tulio Caldeira Gomes played?
Our database contains 294 games by Marco Tulio Caldeira Gomes, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 51 draws, 142 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Tulio Caldeira Gomes?
294 games by Marco Tulio Caldeira Gomes 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.