Prepare against Murilo Tavares Brandao
Brazil · World #78,395 classical · FIDE ID 22713000
When preparing against Murilo Tavares Brandao, expect 1.Nf3 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 47 games by Murilo Tavares Brandao, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Murilo Tavares Brandao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Murilo Tavares Brandao 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 | 1,795 | 1,805 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,814 | 1,814 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,693 | 1,693 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 38.3% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Murilo Tavares Brandao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Murilo Tavares Brandao's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 22 | 88.0% | 47.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 88% of White games, 47.7% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Brandao usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Brandao usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Brandao usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Brandao usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Brandao usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
Murilo Tavares Brandao's chess games
All 47 games by Murilo Tavares Brandao in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 18 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | English Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Hercilio Ermel Junior | 1,677 | 8th Sao Paulo Open C U1700 | D78 |
| Jan 2019 | Henrique Jaze Simoes Da Rosa | 1,675 | 5th Florianopolis Open | A39 |
| Oct 2019 | Lucas Arjona de Andrade Hara | 1,666 | 8th Sao Paulo Open C U1700 | A70 |
| Jan 2019 | Rafael Nasario | 1,652 | 5th Florianopolis Open | A48 |
| Oct 2019 | Carlos Jafet Junior | 1,619 | 8th Sao Paulo Open C U1700 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA Amateur U1600 | 2019 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,667 |
| 5th Florianopolis Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,656 |
| Sao Paulo Carnaval Open | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,624 |
| 14th Sao Paulo Schutt Open | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,432 |
| 5th Sao Paulo-C U1700 Open | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,375 |
| 8th Sao Paulo Open C U1700 | 2019 | 6 | 5.5 | 1,904 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Murilo Tavares Brandao's chess games?
47 games by Murilo Tavares Brandao, from Aug 2016 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 Murilo Tavares Brandao has played.
What does Murilo Tavares Brandao play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Murilo Tavares Brandao opens with 1.Nf3 (88% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Murilo Tavares Brandao answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Murilo Tavares Brandao play as White?
As White, Murilo Tavares Brandao's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Murilo Tavares Brandao play as Black?
As Black, Murilo Tavares Brandao most often plays: English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Murilo Tavares Brandao's FIDE rating?
Murilo Tavares Brandao is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess, 1,814 in rapid and 1,693 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,805 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Murilo Tavares Brandao played?
Our database contains 47 games by Murilo Tavares Brandao, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Murilo Tavares Brandao?
47 games by Murilo Tavares Brandao 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.