Darcy Lima vs Everaldo Matsuura
GM Darcy Lima (2373) · GM Everaldo Matsuura (2351)
Darcy Lima and Everaldo Matsuura have played 43 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1988 and the most recent in Apr 2024. Lima leads 13 wins to 8, with 22 draws (49% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games). The average game between them lasted 34 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Lima | Draws | Matsuura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima with White | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 |
| Matsuura with White | 22 | 3 | 17 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Lima | Draws | Matsuura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 41 | 12 | 21 | 8 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Lima | Draws | Matsuura |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| D49 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 43 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Darcy Lima | Everaldo Matsuura | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Florianopolis Autumn Open |
| Jul 2023 | Everaldo Matsuura | Darcy Lima | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | Florianopolis Winter Open |
| Oct 2022 | Everaldo Matsuura | Darcy Lima | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | Cuiaba Contaud Open |
| Jun 2021 | Darcy Lima | Everaldo Matsuura | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 1st Araruama Open |
| Jun 2016 | Darcy Lima | Everaldo Matsuura | 1-0 | Sicilian | Belem Leao Memorial |
| Mar 2016 | Everaldo Matsuura | Darcy Lima | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | 7th Joao Pessoa Fischer Memorial |
| Nov 2012 | Darcy Lima | Everaldo Matsuura | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | Bauru JAI |
| Sep 2011 | Everaldo Matsuura | Darcy Lima | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-BRA Open |
| Jun 2009 | Everaldo Matsuura | Darcy Lima | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Rio de Janeiro zt 2.4 |
| Apr 2009 | Darcy Lima | Everaldo Matsuura | 1-0 | Sicilian | Belem Paraense Open |
| Jul 2007 | Everaldo Matsuura | Darcy Lima | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4th American Continental |
| Sep 2006 | Darcy Lima | Everaldo Matsuura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1st Vitoria Open |
| Dec 2005 | Everaldo Matsuura | Darcy Lima | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-BRA 72nd |
| Nov 2005 | Darcy Lima | Everaldo Matsuura | 0-1 | Sicilian | 4th Sao Paulo |
| Oct 2005 | Darcy Lima | Everaldo Matsuura | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Sao Paulo zt 2.4 |
| Sep 2005 | Everaldo Matsuura | Darcy Lima | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Brasilia Taca Open 9th |
| Feb 2005 | Darcy Lima | Everaldo Matsuura | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-BRA 71st |
| Jan 2005 | Darcy Lima | Everaldo Matsuura | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Brasilia Suvinil Open |
| Jul 2004 | Darcy Lima | Everaldo Matsuura | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20th Osasco Franca Garcia Memorial |
| Mar 2004 | Everaldo Matsuura | Darcy Lima | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | ch-BRA |
| Jan 2003 | Darcy Lima | Everaldo Matsuura | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Brasil BCX Open |
| Jan 2003 | Darcy Lima | Everaldo Matsuura | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 69th ch-BRA |
| Oct 2002 | Everaldo Matsuura | Darcy Lima | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Itau Mercosul Cup 6th |
| Aug 2002 | Darcy Lima | Everaldo Matsuura | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 6th Brasilia BCX Open |
| Dec 2001 | Darcy Lima | Everaldo Matsuura | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-BRA |
| Jul 2001 | Everaldo Matsuura | Darcy Lima | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Pre Continental g/25' 10'' |
| Jul 2001 | Darcy Lima | Everaldo Matsuura | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Pre Continental g/25' 10'' |
| Jan 2001 | Everaldo Matsuura | Darcy Lima | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Brasil BCX Open |
| Jan 2001 | Darcy Lima | Everaldo Matsuura | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | 1st Mario Covas |
| Jan 2001 | Darcy Lima | Everaldo Matsuura | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | Sao Paulo zt 2.4 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Darcy Lima and Everaldo Matsuura?
In 43 recorded games, Darcy Lima has 13 wins, Everaldo Matsuura has 8 wins, and they have drawn 22 times.
How many times have Darcy Lima and Everaldo Matsuura played each other?
Our database records 43 games between them, from Jan 1988 to Apr 2024.
What openings do Darcy Lima and Everaldo Matsuura play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.