Prepare against Marcos Correia Santos
Brazil · World #102,244 classical · FIDE ID 2166518
When preparing against Marcos Correia Santos, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 257 games by Marcos Correia Santos, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcos Correia Santos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcos Correia Santos 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 | 1,723 | 1,748 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,727 | 1,744 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,743 | 1,743 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 257 | 92 | 38 | 127 | 35.8% |
| As White | 127 | 46 | 19 | 62 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 130 | 46 | 19 | 65 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcos Correia Santos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcos Correia Santos's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 101 | 79.5% | 40.6% |
| c4 | 23 | 18.1% | 63.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 40.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Santos usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 77.3% | 40.2% |
| e6 | 11 | 16.7% | 36.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 61.0% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 19.5% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 9.8% | 87.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.8% | 12.5% |
Marcos Correia Santos's chess games
All 257 games by Marcos Correia Santos in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 92 wins, 38 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 5/1/14 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Ramon Gamarra | 1,916 | Brazil Chess - Floripa | A16 |
| Jan 2026 | Maximiano Goncalves Reboredo | 1,916 | Brazil Chess - Floripa | B40 |
| Jan 2020 | Alex Cerrato | 1,911 | 6th Florianopolis Open | D94 |
| May 2024 | Nakata,Thifanni Harumi | 1,841 | ch-BRA Amateurs U2000 | B86 |
| Jan 2018 | Jose Carlos Jesus Filho | 1,836 | 4th Florianopolis Open | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA Amateur U1800 | 2022 | 33 | 17.5 | 1,675 |
| ch-BRA Amateur | 2015 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,711 |
| 6th Florianopolis Open | 2020 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,630 |
| 5th Sao Bernardo do Campo LXSBC fin C | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,537 |
| Sao Bernardo do Campo LXSBC Final C | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,639 |
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,487 |
| Sao Paulo Carnaval Open | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,725 |
| ch-BRA U2000 Amateurs | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,819 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcos Correia Santos's chess games?
257 games by Marcos Correia Santos, from Oct 2013 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 Marcos Correia Santos has played.
What does Marcos Correia Santos play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Marcos Correia Santos opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcos Correia Santos answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Marcos Correia Santos play as White?
As White, Marcos Correia Santos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcos Correia Santos play as Black?
As Black, Marcos Correia Santos most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Marcos Correia Santos's FIDE rating?
Marcos Correia Santos is currently rated 1,723 in classical chess, 1,727 in rapid and 1,743 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,748 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Marcos Correia Santos played?
Our database contains 257 games by Marcos Correia Santos, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 38 draws, 127 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcos Correia Santos?
257 games by Marcos Correia Santos 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.