Prepare against Ricardo Maraz
Brazil · World #128,420 classical · FIDE ID 2186179
When preparing against Ricardo Maraz, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 118 games by Ricardo Maraz, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Maraz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Maraz 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 | 1,651 | 1,789 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,611 | 1,749 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,675 | 1,744 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 52 | 9 | 57 | 44.1% |
| As White | 56 | 29 | 3 | 24 | 51.8% |
| As Black | 62 | 23 | 6 | 33 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Maraz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Maraz's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Maraz usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Maraz usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Maraz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 55.2% | 34.4% |
| e5 | 13 | 44.8% | 30.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 50.0% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 45.5% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Ricardo Maraz's chess games
All 118 games by Ricardo Maraz in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 52 wins, 9 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 9/0/5 | 64.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Erico Guimaraes | 1,980 | ch-Sao Caetano do Sul 2nd | A17 |
| Nov 2014 | Marius Van Riemsdijk | 1,829 | 2nd Sao Paulo Karman Cup | C79 |
| Mar 2017 | Julio Cesar Carvalho Lisunenko | 1,807 | 11th Sao Paulo Salles Cup | B50 |
| Jul 2015 | Guilherme Hurba Nunes | 1,801 | Sao Bernardo do Campo LXSBC Open 2nd | D04 |
| Nov 2014 | Aroldo Hiroiuqui Hara | 1,794 | 2nd Sao Paulo Karman Cup | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo Karman Cup | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,397 |
| Sao Bernardo do Campo Open | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,614 |
| 2nd Sao Paulo Karman Cup | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 1,881 |
| 2nd Sao Paulo STD U2200 Open | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,666 |
| Sao Paulo ECP Etapa Sigismund Gansl | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,634 |
| 24th Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,587 |
| Sao Paulo ECP Etapa Siegmund Gansl I | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,846 |
| Sao Bernardo do Campo LXSBC Classico 3a | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,724 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Maraz's chess games?
118 games by Ricardo Maraz, from Dec 2014 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 Ricardo Maraz has played.
What does Ricardo Maraz play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Ricardo Maraz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Maraz answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Maraz play as White?
As White, Ricardo Maraz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Maraz play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Maraz most often plays: English Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Ricardo Maraz's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Maraz is currently rated 1,651 in classical chess, 1,611 in rapid and 1,675 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,789 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Ricardo Maraz played?
Our database contains 118 games by Ricardo Maraz, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 9 draws, 57 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Maraz?
118 games by Ricardo Maraz 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.