Prepare against Marcus Vinicius M Goncalves
Brazil · World #36,186 classical · FIDE ID 2108666
Our database contains 374 games by Marcus Vinicius M Goncalves, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcus Vinicius M Goncalves's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcus Vinicius M Goncalves 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 | 1,953 | 1,981 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,962 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,959 | 1,971 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 374 | 141 | 89 | 144 | 37.7% |
| As White | 188 | 72 | 46 | 70 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 186 | 69 | 43 | 74 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcus Vinicius M Goncalves's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcus Vinicius M Goncalves's side.
First moves as White (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 166 | 88.3% | 48.5% |
| e4 | 17 | 9.0% | 67.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues c4 (50.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues c4 (59.0% score)
- …f5 (2% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues g4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 67.6% score
- …c6 (65% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Goncalves usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 44 | 47.8% | 51.1% |
| e5 | 34 | 37.0% | 30.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.3% | 83.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 90.6% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.8% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Marcus Vinicius M Goncalves's chess games
All 374 games by Marcus Vinicius M Goncalves in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 141 wins, 89 draws, 144 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 29 | 12/7/10 | 41.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 22 | 9/4/9 | 40.9% |
| A31 | English Opening | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| A38 | English Opening | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Fabiana Tasca | 2,500 | 08 Campinas Open | D53 |
| Sep 2013 | Fernando Henrique Oliveira | 2,116 | Americana Paulista Open | E90 |
| Feb 2015 | Jose Renato Braga S. Vieira | 2,054 | 1st Rio Claro Open | A75 |
| Mar 2014 | Luis Ernesto Serra Azul Fonseca | 2,046 | ch-BRA Amateur | E21 |
| Jul 2008 | Jose Antonio Vallejos | 2,015 | 09th Campinas IRT LCX | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Campinas IRT | 2007 | 18 | 8 | 1,835 |
| 8th Valinhos LCX | 2008 | 14 | 5 | 1,860 |
| Campinas 06 | 2009 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,924 |
| Biblioteca Municipal IRT | 2011 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,019 |
| ch-BRA Amateur | 2014 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,237 |
| 20th Itu LCX | 2010 | 13 | 10 | 2,087 |
| Campinas Oficina do Estudante 21st LCX | 2010 | 13 | 8 | 1,981 |
| 05th Campinas IRT LCX | 2008 | 13 | 6 | 1,865 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcus Vinicius M Goncalves's chess games?
374 games by Marcus Vinicius M Goncalves, from Jul 2007 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 Marcus Vinicius M Goncalves has played.
What does Marcus Vinicius M Goncalves play on the first move as White?
Across 188 games with White in our database, Marcus Vinicius M Goncalves opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcus Vinicius M Goncalves answers 1...c6 (48% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Marcus Vinicius M Goncalves play as White?
As White, Marcus Vinicius M Goncalves's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 7.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 188 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcus Vinicius M Goncalves play as Black?
As Black, Marcus Vinicius M Goncalves most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Philidor (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 186 games.
What is Marcus Vinicius M Goncalves's FIDE rating?
Marcus Vinicius M Goncalves is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid and 1,959 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,981 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Marcus Vinicius M Goncalves played?
Our database contains 374 games by Marcus Vinicius M Goncalves, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 141 wins, 89 draws, 144 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcus Vinicius M Goncalves?
374 games by Marcus Vinicius M Goncalves 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.