Prepare against Mario Correia
PRT · World #29,768 classical · FIDE ID 1900927
Our database contains 168 games by Mario Correia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Correia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Correia 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 | 1,987 | 2,228 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,098 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,967 | 2,155 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 86 | 41 | 41 | 51.2% |
| As White | 87 | 45 | 22 | 20 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 81 | 41 | 19 | 21 | 50.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Correia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Correia's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 57.5% | 67.0% |
| d4 | 29 | 33.3% | 65.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 67.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Correia usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Correia usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Correia usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Correia usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Correia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Correia usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 36.8% | 53.6% |
| d6 | 7 | 18.4% | 71.4% |
| c6 | 6 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 13.2% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 42.3% | 72.7% |
| g6 | 6 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 19.2% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Mario Correia's chess games
All 168 games by Mario Correia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 86 wins, 41 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B60 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Antonio Vitor | 2,292 | ch-Lisbon 13th | B09 |
| Jun 2007 | Joao Cordovil | 2,219 | ch-Lisbon Final | B28 |
| Nov 2018 | Leone Moreno Lucas | 2,192 | ch-Fortaleza Cearense | A16 |
| Mar 2018 | Dawton Almino Lemos | 2,188 | Fortaleza Correa Cup | E08 |
| May 2005 | Jose Alves Santos | 2,176 | ch-Lisbon 15th | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Lisbon 15th | 2005 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,173 |
| ch-Lisbon 13th | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 2,249 |
| ch-Lisbon district | 2003 | 10 | 8 | 2,282 |
| 13th Figueira da Foz Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,927 |
| ch-Fortaleza Cearense | 2018 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,340 |
| ch-Cearense | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,188 |
| ch-Lisbon Final | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,178 |
| Fortaleza Saboya Open | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,929 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Correia's chess games?
168 games by Mario Correia, from Apr 2003 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 Mario Correia has played.
What does Mario Correia play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Mario Correia opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Correia answers 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Mario Correia play as White?
As White, Mario Correia's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 80.0% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Correia play as Black?
As Black, Mario Correia most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Mario Correia's FIDE rating?
Mario Correia is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid and 1,967 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,228 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Mario Correia played?
Our database contains 168 games by Mario Correia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 41 draws, 41 losses (51.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Correia?
168 games by Mario Correia 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.