Prepare against Maximo Valerio Macedo
FM · Brazil · World #50,652 classical · FIDE ID 2102307
When preparing against Maximo Valerio Macedo, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 649 games by Maximo Valerio Macedo, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maximo Valerio Macedo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maximo Valerio Macedo 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 | 1,890 | 2,371 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 2,108 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,893 | 2,074 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 649 | 267 | 163 | 219 | 41.1% |
| As White | 334 | 148 | 83 | 103 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 315 | 119 | 80 | 116 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maximo Valerio Macedo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maximo Valerio Macedo's side.
First moves as White (334 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 164 | 49.1% | 64.0% |
| d4 | 77 | 23.1% | 53.9% |
| Nf3 | 45 | 13.5% | 53.3% |
| f4 | 40 | 12.0% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.1% | 42.9% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 64.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Macedo usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Macedo usually continues d4 (44.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Macedo usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 53.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Macedo usually continues c4 (47.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Macedo usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Macedo usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 48.8% | 41.1% |
| e5 | 53 | 41.7% | 55.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.1% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 59.5% | 52.9% |
| f5 | 38 | 32.8% | 42.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Maximo Valerio Macedo's chess games
All 649 games by Maximo Valerio Macedo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 267 wins, 163 draws, 219 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 39 | 10/9/20 | 25.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 27 | 16/5/6 | 59.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 45 | 15/11/19 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 31 | 16/8/7 | 51.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 8/4/15 | 29.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 5/5/12 | 22.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A34 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Luis Ernesto Rodi | 2,357 | Natal | C53 |
| Jan 1994 | Claudia Amura | 2,320 | Fortaleza Open | A03 |
| Jul 2018 | Diogo Duarte Guimaraes | 2,272 | 11th Recife Arraes Memorial | B51 |
| Sep 2012 | Neri da Silva Silveira Filho | 2,243 | ch-Potiguar | E94 |
| Oct 2014 | Juliana Sayumi Terao | 2,229 | 10th American Continental | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Potiguar | 2014 | 55 | 29 | 2,061 |
| ch-BRA | 1976 | 43 | 12 | – |
| Natal Potiguar Open | 2017 | 30 | 20.5 | 2,051 |
| ch-Natal Potiguar | 2017 | 21 | 10 | 1,931 |
| ch-BRA sf | 2010 | 19 | 7.5 | 1,971 |
| Fortaleza Open | 2010 | 15 | 9 | 2,424 |
| ch-Paraiban Open | 2012 | 12 | 8 | 2,070 |
| 11th Natal Potiguar Open | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,768 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexandre Soares de Macedo (18 games) · Vitor Firmo de Souza Rocha (17 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maximo Valerio Macedo's chess games?
649 games by Maximo Valerio Macedo, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Maximo Valerio Macedo has played.
What does Maximo Valerio Macedo play on the first move as White?
Across 334 games with White in our database, Maximo Valerio Macedo opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maximo Valerio Macedo answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Maximo Valerio Macedo play as White?
As White, Maximo Valerio Macedo's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (39 games, 25.6% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 59.3% win rate); Réti Opening (19 games, 57.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 334 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maximo Valerio Macedo play as Black?
As Black, Maximo Valerio Macedo most often plays: Dutch Defense (45 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 51.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 29.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 315 games.
What is Maximo Valerio Macedo's FIDE rating?
Maximo Valerio Macedo is currently rated 1,890 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid and 1,893 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,371 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Maximo Valerio Macedo played?
Our database contains 649 games by Maximo Valerio Macedo, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 267 wins, 163 draws, 219 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maximo Valerio Macedo?
649 games by Maximo Valerio Macedo 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.