Prepare against Sherman Maduro
CM · CUR · World #36,098 classical · FIDE ID 7500122
When preparing against Sherman Maduro, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%).
Our database contains 146 games by Sherman Maduro, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sherman Maduro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sherman Maduro 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 | 1,954 | 2,116 | Oct 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,995 | 2,015 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 44 | 30 | 72 | 30.1% |
| As White | 81 | 28 | 15 | 38 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 65 | 16 | 15 | 34 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sherman Maduro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sherman Maduro's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 79.0% | 45.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 7.4% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 7.4% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.7% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 45.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Maduro usually continues Nf3 (42.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Maduro usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Maduro usually continues d4 (14.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Maduro usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Maduro usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 37.1% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 12 | 34.3% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 47.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 36.8% | 14.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Sherman Maduro's chess games
All 146 games by Sherman Maduro in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 44 wins, 30 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1992 | Bobby Miller | 2,330 | Olympiad-30 | B32 |
| Sep 1996 | Paul Cutter | 2,205 | Olympiad-32 | B08 |
| Aug 2014 | Fred Hamperl | 2,119 | Olympiad-41 | B03 |
| Sep 1996 | Nedjo Stevanovic | 2,095 | Olympiad-32 | B33 |
| Aug 2014 | Paul Wojciechowski | 2,056 | Olympiad-41 | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,146 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,186 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,027 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 2,086 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,967 |
| Olympiad-30 | 1992 | 10 | 4 | 2,189 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 2,049 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 2,183 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sherman Maduro's chess games?
146 games by Sherman Maduro, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Sherman Maduro has played.
What does Sherman Maduro play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Sherman Maduro opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sherman Maduro answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Sherman Maduro play as White?
As White, Sherman Maduro's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sherman Maduro play as Black?
As Black, Sherman Maduro most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Sherman Maduro's FIDE rating?
Sherman Maduro is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess and 1,995 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Sherman Maduro played?
Our database contains 146 games by Sherman Maduro, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 30 draws, 72 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sherman Maduro?
146 games by Sherman Maduro 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.