Prepare against Pedro Madureira Cardoso
PRT · World #41,345 classical · FIDE ID 1902083
Our database contains 58 games by Pedro Madureira Cardoso, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pedro Madureira Cardoso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pedro Madureira Cardoso 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 | 1,929 | 2,119 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 21 | 9 | 28 | 36.2% |
| As White | 29 | 12 | 3 | 14 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pedro Madureira Cardoso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pedro Madureira Cardoso's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 72.4% | 47.6% |
| d3 | 4 | 13.8% | 87.5% |
| f4 | 3 | 10.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d3 — 14% of White games, 87.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 25.0% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Pedro Madureira Cardoso's chess games
All 58 games by Pedro Madureira Cardoso in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 21 wins, 9 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Mieses Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2001 | Jose Antonio Sande Edreira | 2,194 | Lisbon Open | A20 |
| Aug 2001 | Marco Alexandre Aze Oliveira | 2,171 | Lisbon Open | B74 |
| Jan 2003 | Luis Silverio | 2,140 | ch-POR Apuramento | C06 |
| Jan 2003 | Daniel Tome | 2,130 | ch-POR Apuramento | D06 |
| Sep 1999 | Rui Guimaraes | 2,088 | ch-POR | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR | 1999 | 10 | 4 | 2,053 |
| Lisbon Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,202 |
| chT2-POR | 1998 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,290 |
| ch-POR 56th | 2000 | 7 | 3 | 2,074 |
| ch-POR Apuramento | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,206 |
| 10th Alfonso Pedrido Open | 2002 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,005 |
| Faro Open | 1999 | 3 | 0 | 1,950 |
| 2nd Leca da Palmeira Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,972 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pedro Madureira Cardoso's chess games?
58 games by Pedro Madureira Cardoso, from Apr 2003 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 Pedro Madureira Cardoso has played.
What does Pedro Madureira Cardoso play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Pedro Madureira Cardoso opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d3 (14% of games), 1.f4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pedro Madureira Cardoso answers 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...f5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Pedro Madureira Cardoso play as White?
As White, Pedro Madureira Cardoso's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pedro Madureira Cardoso play as Black?
As Black, Pedro Madureira Cardoso most often plays: Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Pedro Madureira Cardoso's FIDE rating?
Pedro Madureira Cardoso is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Pedro Madureira Cardoso played?
Our database contains 58 games by Pedro Madureira Cardoso, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 9 draws, 28 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pedro Madureira Cardoso?
58 games by Pedro Madureira Cardoso 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.