Prepare against Matheus Santos Cardozo
Brazil · World #54,470 classical · FIDE ID 2119978
When preparing against Matheus Santos Cardozo, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 32.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 307 games by Matheus Santos Cardozo, covering Nov 2009 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Matheus Santos Cardozo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matheus Santos Cardozo 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 | 1,877 | 1,907 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,827 | 1,905 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,846 | 1,932 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 307 | 121 | 83 | 103 | 39.4% |
| As White | 150 | 63 | 38 | 49 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 157 | 58 | 45 | 54 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matheus Santos Cardozo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matheus Santos Cardozo's side.
First moves as White (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 84 | 56.0% | 58.9% |
| e4 | 57 | 38.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.7% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Cardozo usually continues c4 (51.8% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Cardozo usually continues c4 (70.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Cardozo usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Cardozo usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Cardozo usually continues Nf3 (73.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Cardozo usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 70.8% | 51.0% |
| c6 | 18 | 25.0% | 69.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 67.2% | 48.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 12.5% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 7.8% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.3% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 3 | 4.7% | 16.7% |
Matheus Santos Cardozo's chess games
All 307 games by Matheus Santos Cardozo in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - Nov 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: 121 wins, 83 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 25 | 8/13/4 | 32.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A46 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Andre Achutti | 2,091 | Sao Paulo Carnaval Open | D35 |
| Apr 2017 | Vivian Heinrichs | 2,041 | 6th Sao Paulo Open B U2050 | E38 |
| Sep 2013 | Vanessa Ramos Gazola | 2,002 | Americana Paulista Open | E74 |
| Jun 2024 | Atila Balzer Piekarski | 2,000 | ch-BRA Amateurs U2300 | B13 |
| Jan 2017 | Daniel Yoshito Ikejiri | 1,988 | 24th Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | B79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo Carnaval Open | 2020 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,942 |
| Campinas Oficina do Estudante 21st LCX | 2010 | 13 | 7 | 1,933 |
| Pocos de Caldas Open | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,894 |
| 5th Florianopolis Open | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 1,949 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 1,920 |
| Campinas IRT Mindcheck 1st | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,891 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,824 |
| Caxambu Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,855 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matheus Santos Cardozo's chess games?
307 games by Matheus Santos Cardozo, from Nov 2009 to Nov 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 Matheus Santos Cardozo has played.
What does Matheus Santos Cardozo play on the first move as White?
Across 150 games with White in our database, Matheus Santos Cardozo opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matheus Santos Cardozo answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Matheus Santos Cardozo play as White?
As White, Matheus Santos Cardozo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 150 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matheus Santos Cardozo play as Black?
As Black, Matheus Santos Cardozo most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Matheus Santos Cardozo's FIDE rating?
Matheus Santos Cardozo is currently rated 1,877 in classical chess, 1,827 in rapid and 1,846 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Matheus Santos Cardozo played?
Our database contains 307 games by Matheus Santos Cardozo, covering Nov 2009 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 83 draws, 103 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matheus Santos Cardozo?
307 games by Matheus Santos Cardozo 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.