Prepare against Marcos Valerio A. Souza
CM · Brazil · World #32,552 classical · FIDE ID 2104156
Our database contains 347 games by Marcos Valerio A. Souza, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcos Valerio A. Souza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcos Valerio A. Souza 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 | 1,971 | 2,192 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,004 | 2,094 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,900 | 1,979 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 347 | 163 | 67 | 117 | 47.0% |
| As White | 182 | 91 | 31 | 60 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 165 | 72 | 36 | 57 | 43.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcos Valerio A. Souza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcos Valerio A. Souza's side.
First moves as White (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 123 | 67.6% | 58.5% |
| e4 | 52 | 28.6% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.7% | 80.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 58.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Souza usually continues c4 (56.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Souza usually continues c4 (78.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Souza usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Souza usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Souza usually continues Nf3 (73.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Souza usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 33 | 48.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 18 | 26.5% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 10 | 14.7% | 65.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 80.7% | 58.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.0% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.0% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Marcos Valerio A. Souza's chess games
All 347 games by Marcos Valerio A. Souza 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: 163 wins, 67 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 28 | 18/6/4 | 64.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Jorge Soto Vega | 2,341 | 6th American Continental | C78 |
| Mar 2019 | Luciano de Souza Zallio | 2,280 | 10th Joao Pessoa Fischer Memorial | E04 |
| Aug 2013 | Blas Mariano Pingas | 2,259 | Joao Pessoa 3rd | C00 |
| Nov 2011 | Marco Antonio H. Asfora | 2,219 | 2nd Joao Pessoa Veteranos Nordeste | D02 |
| Mar 2015 | Roberto Luiz Costa Andrade | 2,206 | Rio Grande do Norte zt CBX | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paraiban Open | 2017 | 22 | 13 | 2,008 |
| Joao Pessoa | 2011 | 18 | 2.5 | 2,009 |
| 90th ch-BRA | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,091 |
| 6th Joao Pessoa Open | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 2,047 |
| 10th American Continental | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 1,984 |
| ch-Paraibano | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 2,023 |
| 16th Natal Academia Potiguar | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,940 |
| Joao Pessoa 3rd | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,185 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Evandro Rodrigues da Silva (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcos Valerio A. Souza's chess games?
347 games by Marcos Valerio A. Souza, 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 Valerio A. Souza has played.
What does Marcos Valerio A. Souza play on the first move as White?
Across 182 games with White in our database, Marcos Valerio A. Souza opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcos Valerio A. Souza answers 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Marcos Valerio A. Souza play as White?
As White, Marcos Valerio A. Souza's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (28 games, 64.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 182 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcos Valerio A. Souza play as Black?
As Black, Marcos Valerio A. Souza most often plays: King's Indian: Sämisch (13 games, 46.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is Marcos Valerio A. Souza's FIDE rating?
Marcos Valerio A. Souza is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess, 2,004 in rapid and 1,900 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,192 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Marcos Valerio A. Souza played?
Our database contains 347 games by Marcos Valerio A. Souza, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 163 wins, 67 draws, 117 losses (47.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcos Valerio A. Souza?
347 games by Marcos Valerio A. Souza 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.