Prepare against Valdenicio Marcelino De Lima
Brazil · World #35,339 classical · FIDE ID 2132044
Our database contains 168 games by Valdenicio Marcelino De Lima, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valdenicio Marcelino De Lima's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valdenicio Marcelino De Lima 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 | 1,957 | 2,031 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,006 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,946 | 1,960 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 57 | 15 | 96 | 33.9% |
| As White | 85 | 34 | 10 | 41 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 83 | 23 | 5 | 55 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valdenicio Marcelino De Lima's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valdenicio Marcelino De Lima's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 73 | 85.9% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 5.9% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 86% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Lima usually continues d4 (44.8% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Lima usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Lima usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Lima usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Lima usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 100.0% | 31.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 88.9% | 27.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Valdenicio Marcelino De Lima's chess games
All 168 games by Valdenicio Marcelino De Lima in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 57 wins, 15 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/1/10 | 38.9% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Colle System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 5/0/10 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Robert Hungaski | 2,471 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Dec 2024 | Viacheslav Slovineanu | 2,412 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Jan 2025 | Georgios Kanakaris | 2,396 | Titled Tue Late | A48 |
| Jan 2025 | J AUS Curtis | 2,292 | Titled Tue Late | B73 |
| Jan 2025 | Ankit Ray | 2,288 | Titled Tue Early | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 156 | 57 | 2,016 |
| 11th Natal Potiguar Open | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,819 |
| chTA-Paulista | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 2,230 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valdenicio Marcelino De Lima's chess games?
168 games by Valdenicio Marcelino De Lima, from May 2010 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 Valdenicio Marcelino De Lima has played.
What does Valdenicio Marcelino De Lima play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Valdenicio Marcelino De Lima opens with 1.Nf3 (86% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valdenicio Marcelino De Lima answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Valdenicio Marcelino De Lima play as White?
As White, Valdenicio Marcelino De Lima's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); London System (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valdenicio Marcelino De Lima play as Black?
As Black, Valdenicio Marcelino De Lima most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Valdenicio Marcelino De Lima's FIDE rating?
Valdenicio Marcelino De Lima is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid and 1,946 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Valdenicio Marcelino De Lima played?
Our database contains 168 games by Valdenicio Marcelino De Lima, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 15 draws, 96 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valdenicio Marcelino De Lima?
168 games by Valdenicio Marcelino De Lima 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.