Prepare against Marcos Vinicius Cruz Filho
Brazil · World #75,057 classical · FIDE ID 44726376
When preparing against Marcos Vinicius Cruz Filho, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 61.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 65 games by Marcos Vinicius Cruz Filho, covering Dec 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Marcos Vinicius Cruz Filho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcos Vinicius Cruz Filho 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 | 1,806 | 1,869 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,760 | 1,788 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,806 | 1,841 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 35 | 9 | 21 | 53.8% |
| As White | 31 | 19 | 3 | 9 | 61.3% |
| As Black | 34 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcos Vinicius Cruz Filho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcos Vinicius Cruz Filho's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 100.0% | 66.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Filho usually continues Bf4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Filho usually continues Bf4 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Filho usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 55.9% |
Marcos Vinicius Cruz Filho's chess games
All 65 games by Marcos Vinicius Cruz Filho in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2023 - Oct 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: 35 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 18 | 11/0/7 | 61.1% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% | |
| Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% | |
| Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% | |
| D05 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| D00 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Reginaldo Souza Oliveira | 1,869 | ABERTO DO BRASIL RONDONIA STD 2024 | — |
| Dec 2022 | Luiz Carlos Rodrigu Lima | 1,800 | Cacoal Open | D02 |
| Aug 2024 | Mateus Oliveira Guimaraes | 1,773 | Cacoal Open | D05 |
| Jul 2025 | Renato Sena De Oliveira | 1,766 | SUPER FIDE CACOAL | 1600+ | — |
| Apr 2025 | Joao Vitor Maximiano Silva | 1,734 | II Aberto do Brasil de Xadrez Rondonia 2025 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cacoal Open | 2024 | 12 | 6 | 1,700 |
| IRT SANLEY SOUZA CHESS OPEN | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 1,698 |
| TORNEIO ABERTURA DE XADREZ 2026 STANDARD CACOAL RO | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,824 |
| SUPER FIDE CACOAL | 1600+ | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,882 |
| IRT STD CBX/FIDE XADREZ ALBINO RAGNINI | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,872 |
| Cuiaba Contaud Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,690 |
| Torneio Internacional da cidade de Rio Branco Acre - Brasil | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,931 |
| II Aberto do Brasil de Xadrez Rondonia 2025 | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 1,753 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcos Vinicius Cruz Filho's chess games?
65 games by Marcos Vinicius Cruz Filho, from Dec 2023 to Oct 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 Vinicius Cruz Filho has played.
What does Marcos Vinicius Cruz Filho play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Marcos Vinicius Cruz Filho opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcos Vinicius Cruz Filho answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marcos Vinicius Cruz Filho play as White?
As White, Marcos Vinicius Cruz Filho's most-played openings in our database are: London System (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcos Vinicius Cruz Filho play as Black?
As Black, Marcos Vinicius Cruz Filho most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Marcos Vinicius Cruz Filho's FIDE rating?
Marcos Vinicius Cruz Filho is currently rated 1,806 in classical chess, 1,760 in rapid and 1,806 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,869 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Marcos Vinicius Cruz Filho played?
Our database contains 65 games by Marcos Vinicius Cruz Filho, covering Dec 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses (53.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcos Vinicius Cruz Filho?
65 games by Marcos Vinicius Cruz Filho 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.