Prepare against Tiago Candido Leitao Machado
PRT · World #102,886 classical · FIDE ID 1953699
When preparing against Tiago Candido Leitao Machado, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 35 games by Tiago Candido Leitao Machado, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tiago Candido Leitao Machado's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tiago Candido Leitao Machado 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 | 1,721 | 1,723 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,772 | 1,774 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,728 | 1,728 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 34.3% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tiago Candido Leitao Machado's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tiago Candido Leitao Machado's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 81.3% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 18.8% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Machado usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Machado usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Machado usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Machado usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Machado usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 54.5% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 45.5% | 10.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
Tiago Candido Leitao Machado's chess games
All 35 games by Tiago Candido Leitao Machado in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 12 wins, 11 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Bruno Ricardo Lopes | 1,572 | ch-POR Amateur U1600 | D02 |
| Jun 2017 | Rene Gil Bakker Fonseca | 1,421 | 2nd Caparica Open | C01 |
| Mar 2018 | Fabio Filipe Costa | 1,229 | ch-POR U16 | B18 |
| Apr 2017 | Goncalo Sincero Costa Mesquita | 1,195 | ch-POR U16 | A29 |
| Sep 2018 | David Nuno M E Farias | 1,183 | ch-POR Amateur U1600 | C27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR U16 | 2018 | 14 | 7 | 1,462 |
| 2nd Caparica Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,615 |
| ch-POR U14 | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,534 |
| ch-POR Amateur U1600 | 2018 | 4 | 3 | 1,594 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,553 |
| 2nd Lisbon Portugal Rapid Open | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,762 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tiago Candido Leitao Machado's chess games?
35 games by Tiago Candido Leitao Machado, from Mar 2016 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 Tiago Candido Leitao Machado has played.
What does Tiago Candido Leitao Machado play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Tiago Candido Leitao Machado opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tiago Candido Leitao Machado answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Tiago Candido Leitao Machado play as White?
As White, Tiago Candido Leitao Machado's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tiago Candido Leitao Machado play as Black?
As Black, Tiago Candido Leitao Machado most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Tiago Candido Leitao Machado's FIDE rating?
Tiago Candido Leitao Machado is currently rated 1,721 in classical chess, 1,772 in rapid and 1,728 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,723 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Tiago Candido Leitao Machado played?
Our database contains 35 games by Tiago Candido Leitao Machado, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 11 draws, 12 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tiago Candido Leitao Machado?
35 games by Tiago Candido Leitao Machado 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.