Prepare against Marcos Maldonado Roland
Brazil · World #19,095 classical · FIDE ID 2014360
When preparing against Marcos Maldonado Roland, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 119 games by Marcos Maldonado Roland, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcos Maldonado Roland's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcos Maldonado Roland 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 | 2,065 | 2,155 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,019 | 2,100 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 44 | 26 | 49 | 37.0% |
| As White | 58 | 25 | 9 | 24 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 61 | 19 | 17 | 25 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcos Maldonado Roland's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcos Maldonado Roland's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 60.3% | 51.4% |
| d4 | 23 | 39.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Roland usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Roland usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Roland usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Roland usually continues Bg5 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Roland usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Roland usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 63.3% | 39.5% |
| e5 | 8 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 72.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
Marcos Maldonado Roland's chess games
All 119 games by Marcos Maldonado Roland in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 44 wins, 26 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B37 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Alexandru Sorin Segal | 2,330 | ch-Sao Paulo State3 | E77 |
| Jan 1998 | Paulo Cezar De Souza Haro | 2,315 | ch-Sao Paulo State3 | E91 |
| Jan 1998 | Ivan Kuhlmann Nogueira | 2,295 | ch-Sao Paulo State3 | C76 |
| Jan 1998 | Eduardo Gerbelli Neto | 2,230 | ch-Paulista | C56 |
| Apr 1984 | Ivan Boere Souza | 2,210 | 51st ch-BRA | B88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51st ch-BRA | 1984 | 13 | 7 | 2,265 |
| Brasilia Cup 3th | 1999 | 12 | 6 | 2,239 |
| 52nd ch-BRA | 1985 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,352 |
| ch-BRA sf | 1995 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,370 |
| ch-BRA | 2000 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,055 |
| 6th American Continental | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,040 |
| V Rio Chess Open 2026 | Classical | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,066 |
| ch-Pan American Seniors | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,958 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcos Maldonado Roland's chess games?
119 games by Marcos Maldonado Roland, from Apr 2003 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 Marcos Maldonado Roland has played.
What does Marcos Maldonado Roland play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Marcos Maldonado Roland opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcos Maldonado Roland answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Marcos Maldonado Roland play as White?
As White, Marcos Maldonado Roland's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcos Maldonado Roland play as Black?
As Black, Marcos Maldonado Roland most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Marcos Maldonado Roland's FIDE rating?
Marcos Maldonado Roland is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess, 2,019 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Marcos Maldonado Roland played?
Our database contains 119 games by Marcos Maldonado Roland, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 26 draws, 49 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcos Maldonado Roland?
119 games by Marcos Maldonado Roland 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.