Prepare against Paulo Vinicius Macedo Moreira
Brazil · World #67,832 classical · FIDE ID 22729917
When preparing against Paulo Vinicius Macedo Moreira, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 50 games by Paulo Vinicius Macedo Moreira, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paulo Vinicius Macedo Moreira's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paulo Vinicius Macedo Moreira 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 | 1,829 | 1,869 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,877 | 1,941 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,843 | 1,843 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 22 | 3 | 25 | 44.0% |
| As White | 25 | 16 | 1 | 8 | 64.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 2 | 17 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paulo Vinicius Macedo Moreira's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paulo Vinicius Macedo Moreira's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 72.0% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 16.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 12.0% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Moreira usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Moreira usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Moreira usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Moreira usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 41.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
Paulo Vinicius Macedo Moreira's chess games
All 50 games by Paulo Vinicius Macedo Moreira in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 22 wins, 3 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | Catalan | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| E65 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Marcone Fiuza Ferreira | 1,969 | 4th Niteroi Open | A50 |
| Aug 2024 | Yuri Garcia De Oliveira | 1,964 | 4th Niteroi Open | A60 |
| Jun 2023 | Joao Pedro Silva Torres | 1,803 | 31st Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | E65 |
| Dec 2021 | Felipe Jairo Novo Simas Neto | 1,797 | ch-Amazonas Absoluto | B22 |
| Dec 2021 | Eduardo Barbosa Mesquita | 1,789 | ch-Amazonas Absoluto | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,854 |
| ch-Amazonas Absoluto | 2021 | 7 | 5 | 2,092 |
| Sao Paulo Sampa Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,750 |
| 4th Niteroi Open | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,771 |
| Brazil Foz do Iguacu Open | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,906 |
| 31st Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,604 |
| Sao Paulo Ataque Duplo Open | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,838 |
| Campos do Jordao Open | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,520 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paulo Vinicius Macedo Moreira's chess games?
50 games by Paulo Vinicius Macedo Moreira, from Aug 2017 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 Paulo Vinicius Macedo Moreira has played.
What does Paulo Vinicius Macedo Moreira play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Paulo Vinicius Macedo Moreira opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paulo Vinicius Macedo Moreira answers 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Paulo Vinicius Macedo Moreira play as White?
As White, Paulo Vinicius Macedo Moreira's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paulo Vinicius Macedo Moreira play as Black?
As Black, Paulo Vinicius Macedo Moreira most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Paulo Vinicius Macedo Moreira's FIDE rating?
Paulo Vinicius Macedo Moreira is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess, 1,877 in rapid and 1,843 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,869 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Paulo Vinicius Macedo Moreira played?
Our database contains 50 games by Paulo Vinicius Macedo Moreira, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 3 draws, 25 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paulo Vinicius Macedo Moreira?
50 games by Paulo Vinicius Macedo Moreira 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.