Prepare against Nailton Machado Xavier
Brazil · World #55,195 classical · FIDE ID 2139553
Our database contains 69 games by Nailton Machado Xavier, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nailton Machado Xavier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nailton Machado Xavier 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 | 1,873 | 1,921 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,902 | 1,937 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 1,927 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 26 | 14 | 29 | 37.7% |
| As White | 33 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 36 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 48.5% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 12 | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 15.2% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Xavier usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Xavier usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Xavier usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Xavier usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Xavier usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Xavier usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 62.5% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 18.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Nailton Machado Xavier's chess games
All 69 games by Nailton Machado Xavier in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 26 wins, 14 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Reis,Paulo F. Jatoba de Oliveira | 2,381 | Salvador Open | A11 |
| Aug 2012 | Cesidio Rocha Monteiro Neto | 2,084 | BRA Bahia Region | A10 |
| Jul 2011 | Alberto Silveira Brasil | 1,967 | Salvador Bahia | B92 |
| Jul 2011 | Jailson Ferreira Souza | 1,863 | 5th Salvador FBX | C41 |
| Jan 2023 | Victor Ribeiro Melo Cardoso | 1,862 | Salvador Open | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Salvador FBX | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,997 |
| Salvador Bahia | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,066 |
| Salvador IV Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,712 |
| Maceio Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,930 |
| ch-Baiano | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,110 |
| 3rd Joao Pessoa de Assis Memorial | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,871 |
| ch sf Regiao Leste-Baiano | 2010 | 6 | 1 | 1,672 |
| Santo Antonio de Jesus Bahia Open | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,713 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nailton Machado Xavier's chess games?
69 games by Nailton Machado Xavier, from Nov 2011 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 Nailton Machado Xavier has played.
What does Nailton Machado Xavier play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Nailton Machado Xavier opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nailton Machado Xavier answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Nailton Machado Xavier play as White?
As White, Nailton Machado Xavier's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nailton Machado Xavier play as Black?
As Black, Nailton Machado Xavier most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Nailton Machado Xavier's FIDE rating?
Nailton Machado Xavier is currently rated 1,873 in classical chess, 1,902 in rapid and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,921 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Nailton Machado Xavier played?
Our database contains 69 games by Nailton Machado Xavier, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 14 draws, 29 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nailton Machado Xavier?
69 games by Nailton Machado Xavier 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.