Prepare against Marcos Paulo De Souza Monteiro
Brazil · World #38,500 classical · FIDE ID 2118343
When preparing against Marcos Paulo De Souza Monteiro, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 13.6% over 22 games.
Our database contains 332 games by Marcos Paulo De Souza Monteiro, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcos Paulo De Souza Monteiro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcos Paulo De Souza Monteiro 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 | 1,942 | 2,077 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,956 | 2,025 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,934 | 1,934 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 332 | 131 | 104 | 97 | 39.5% |
| As White | 166 | 80 | 50 | 36 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 166 | 51 | 54 | 61 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcos Paulo De Souza Monteiro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcos Paulo De Souza Monteiro's side.
First moves as White (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 165 | 99.4% | 63.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Monteiro usually continues c4 (58.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Monteiro usually continues c4 (73.2% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Monteiro usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Monteiro usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 40 | 52.6% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 33 | 43.4% | 56.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 57.6% | 45.6% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 33.9% | 55.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.1% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Marcos Paulo De Souza Monteiro's chess games
All 332 games by Marcos Paulo De Souza Monteiro in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 131 wins, 104 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 30 | 17/5/8 | 56.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 27 | 17/6/4 | 63.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A95 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 22 | 3/10/9 | 13.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Rodrigo Chaves Da Silva | 2,212 | Belem Para Open | A57 |
| Feb 2021 | Gabriel Gonzaga Garcia | 2,165 | Goiania Open | E11 |
| Dec 2024 | C Gauche | 2,155 | V Duchamp Int Open | A34 |
| Sep 2019 | Paulo Cohen Farias | 2,131 | 7th Macapa Franco Memorial | E92 |
| Dec 2016 | Liduino Furtado De Vjunior | 2,121 | ch-Amapa 11th | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belem Leao Memorial | 2016 | 12 | 7 | 2,004 |
| 8th American Continental | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,023 |
| 15th American Continental | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,874 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 1,819 |
| ch-Amapa 12th | 2017 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,050 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,656 |
| 4th Rio de Janeiro Duchamp Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,836 |
| 87th ch-BRA | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,783 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcos Paulo De Souza Monteiro's chess games?
332 games by Marcos Paulo De Souza Monteiro, from May 2011 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 Paulo De Souza Monteiro has played.
What does Marcos Paulo De Souza Monteiro play on the first move as White?
Across 166 games with White in our database, Marcos Paulo De Souza Monteiro opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcos Paulo De Souza Monteiro answers 1...c6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Marcos Paulo De Souza Monteiro play as White?
As White, Marcos Paulo De Souza Monteiro's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (30 games, 56.7% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 63.0% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 166 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcos Paulo De Souza Monteiro play as Black?
As Black, Marcos Paulo De Souza Monteiro most often plays: Slav Defense (22 games, 13.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (13 games, 15.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 166 games.
What is Marcos Paulo De Souza Monteiro's FIDE rating?
Marcos Paulo De Souza Monteiro is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,956 in rapid and 1,934 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,077 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Marcos Paulo De Souza Monteiro played?
Our database contains 332 games by Marcos Paulo De Souza Monteiro, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 104 draws, 97 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcos Paulo De Souza Monteiro?
332 games by Marcos Paulo De Souza Monteiro 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.