Prepare against Marcos Vinicius Torsani Pires
FM · Brazil · World #4,688 classical · FIDE ID 2118939
When preparing against Marcos Vinicius Torsani Pires, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 959 games by Marcos Vinicius Torsani Pires, covering Jan 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marcos Vinicius Torsani Pires's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcos Vinicius Torsani Pires 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 | 2,282 | 2,323 | Jun 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,277 | 2,297 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,283 | 2,323 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 959 | 472 | 166 | 321 | 49.2% |
| As White | 475 | 245 | 79 | 151 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 484 | 227 | 87 | 170 | 46.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcos Vinicius Torsani Pires's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcos Vinicius Torsani Pires's side.
First moves as White (475 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 191 | 40.2% | 53.7% |
| Nf3 | 134 | 28.2% | 70.1% |
| e4 | 121 | 25.5% | 49.6% |
| c4 | 28 | 5.9% | 80.4% |
| Nh3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Pires usually continues Bf4 (45.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Pires usually continues Bf4 (45.8% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Pires usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 70.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Pires usually continues c4 (76.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Pires usually continues d4 (56.9% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Pires usually continues c4 (61.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (230 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 77 | 33.5% | 60.4% |
| e5 | 76 | 33.0% | 71.1% |
| c6 | 58 | 25.2% | 37.1% |
| e6 | 13 | 5.7% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 2.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 79 | 46.7% | 65.8% |
| Nf6 | 70 | 41.4% | 49.3% |
| c6 | 14 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Marcos Vinicius Torsani Pires's chess games
All 959 games by Marcos Vinicius Torsani Pires in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - Sep 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: 472 wins, 166 draws, 321 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 76 | 31/5/40 | 40.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 41 | 21/3/17 | 51.2% |
| A39 | English Opening | 40 | 27/6/7 | 67.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 30 | 15/7/8 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 25 | 9/10/6 | 36.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 23 | 15/6/2 | 65.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 18/3/1 | 81.8% |
| E01 | Catalan | 21 | 14/2/5 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 15/3/1 | 78.9% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 57 | 33/10/14 | 57.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 27 | 13/4/10 | 48.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 6/3/13 | 27.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 17 | 12/4/1 | 70.6% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Harika Dronavalli | 2,515 | Titled Tue | B76 |
| May 2025 | Renato R. Quintiliano | 2,511 | 18th American Continental | D15 |
| Feb 2022 | Alexandre Qashashvili | 2,505 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Oct 2021 | Renato Terry | 2,504 | Titled Tue | A00 |
| Feb 2016 | Everaldo Matsuura | 2,494 | Pocos de Caldas Open | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 402 | 177 | 2,204 |
| Pocos de Caldas Open | 2024 | 26 | 20 | 2,247 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-B | 2009 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,186 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-D | 2009 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,251 |
| Florianopolis Open | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 2,172 |
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,020 |
| 2nd Florianopolis Open | 2016 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,223 |
| III Sampa Chess Open - STD | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,442 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Everaldo Matsuura (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcos Vinicius Torsani Pires's chess games?
959 games by Marcos Vinicius Torsani Pires, from Jan 2007 to Sep 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 Torsani Pires has played.
What does Marcos Vinicius Torsani Pires play on the first move as White?
Across 475 games with White in our database, Marcos Vinicius Torsani Pires opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcos Vinicius Torsani Pires answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games).
What openings does Marcos Vinicius Torsani Pires play as White?
As White, Marcos Vinicius Torsani Pires's most-played openings in our database are: London System (76 games, 40.8% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (41 games, 51.2% win rate); English Opening (40 games, 67.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 475 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcos Vinicius Torsani Pires play as Black?
As Black, Marcos Vinicius Torsani Pires most often plays: Slav Defense (57 games, 57.9% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (22 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 484 games.
What is Marcos Vinicius Torsani Pires's FIDE rating?
Marcos Vinicius Torsani Pires is currently rated 2,282 in classical chess, 2,277 in rapid and 2,283 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Marcos Vinicius Torsani Pires played?
Our database contains 959 games by Marcos Vinicius Torsani Pires, covering Jan 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 472 wins, 166 draws, 321 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcos Vinicius Torsani Pires?
959 games by Marcos Vinicius Torsani Pires 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.