Prepare against Vinicius de Abreu Marques
IM · Brazil · World #2,431 classical · FIDE ID 2102765
Our database contains 485 games by Vinicius de Abreu Marques, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vinicius de Abreu Marques's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vinicius de Abreu Marques 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 | 2,362 | 2,409 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,341 | 2,370 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,213 | 2,381 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 485 | 184 | 186 | 115 | 37.9% |
| As White | 244 | 105 | 94 | 45 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 241 | 79 | 92 | 70 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vinicius de Abreu Marques's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vinicius de Abreu Marques's side.
First moves as White (244 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 119 | 48.8% | 58.8% |
| e4 | 79 | 32.4% | 68.4% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 16.4% | 61.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.0% | 60.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Marques usually continues c4 (56.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Marques usually continues c4 (67.3% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Marques usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 68.4% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Marques usually continues Nf3 (73.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Marques usually continues Nf3 (73.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Marques usually continues d3 (91.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 91 | 80.5% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 8 | 7.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 5.3% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 61.4% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 21 | 23.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 9.1% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Vinicius de Abreu Marques's chess games
All 485 games by Vinicius de Abreu Marques 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: 184 wins, 186 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 19 | 13/3/3 | 68.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 17 | 9/7/1 | 52.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| E70 | English Opening | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 2/7/0 | 22.2% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 29 | 10/12/7 | 34.5% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 24 | 8/10/6 | 33.3% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/9/3 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Ruben Felgaer | 2,636 | 9th Sao Paulo Itau Cup | E69 |
| May 2004 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,572 | 1st Canarias en Red prel | E94 |
| Mar 2002 | Alfredo Giaccio | 2,517 | Ostende3 Challenger | A17 |
| Jan 1996 | Rafael Leitao | 2,445 | Americana Open 1 | E69 |
| May 2004 | Michael Kopylov | 2,445 | 1st Canarias en Red prel | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA sf | 1999 | 32 | 18 | 2,353 |
| chT-Paulista | 2018 | 13 | 9 | 2,296 |
| ch-BRA U20 | 1996 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,434 |
| Wch U18 | 1996 | 13 | 6 | 2,282 |
| 1st Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,464 |
| Buenos Aires ITT Cenard | 1997 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,152 |
| ch-Pan American U26 | 1997 | 11 | 6 | 2,168 |
| Pinamar | 2004 | 11 | 4 | 2,313 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Everaldo Matsuura (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vinicius de Abreu Marques's chess games?
485 games by Vinicius de Abreu Marques, 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 Vinicius de Abreu Marques has played.
What does Vinicius de Abreu Marques play on the first move as White?
Across 244 games with White in our database, Vinicius de Abreu Marques opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vinicius de Abreu Marques answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Vinicius de Abreu Marques play as White?
As White, Vinicius de Abreu Marques's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 68.4% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 244 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vinicius de Abreu Marques play as Black?
As Black, Vinicius de Abreu Marques most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 241 games.
What is Vinicius de Abreu Marques's FIDE rating?
Vinicius de Abreu Marques is currently rated 2,362 in classical chess, 2,341 in rapid and 2,213 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,409 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Vinicius de Abreu Marques played?
Our database contains 485 games by Vinicius de Abreu Marques, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 184 wins, 186 draws, 115 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vinicius de Abreu Marques?
485 games by Vinicius de Abreu Marques 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.