Everaldo Matsuura GM

About Everaldo Matsuura

Everaldo Matsuura is a distinguished Grandmaster of chess known for his prowess in blitz time controls. With a strategic mind and sharp tactical skills, he delights fans and opponents alike. His love for rapid and blitz games shines through his impressive performances and consistent winning record.

Playing Style & Strengths

Matsuura exhibits patience and endurance with an average of around 68 moves per win in blitz games, often engaging in deep and strategic endgames. He maintains a strong winning percentage with both White and Black pieces, revealing versatility across different positions:

• White Win Rate: Approx. 60.2%
• Black Win Rate: Approx. 61.8%
• Endgame Frequency: High - 77.9% of games reach the endgame phase
• Average First Capture Move: Around move 6.5, showing a balanced approach to tactical opportunities
• Strong tactical resilience: About 84% comeback rate and 59% win rate even after losing a piece

His relatively low early resignation rate (1.22%) suggests a fighting spirit even in difficult positions.

Opening Preferences

Everaldo favors a variety of openings, with notable success in these lines in blitz play:

• Queen's Pawn Game: A strong suit with nearly 74% win rate over 19 games
• Scandinavian Defense (Modern Variation): Used confidently, winning over 56% of games
• Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation: Solid performance with 54% wins
• Slav Defense and Queen's Gambit Declined variations: Balanced and effective, providing alternative strategic options

He adapts well to different opening scenarios and enjoys testing his opponents' preparation.

Career Highlights & Stats

• Peak Blitz Rating: 2451 as of March 2022 2451 (2022-03-05)
• Peak Rapid Rating: 2503 achieved in September 2020 2503 (2020-09-26)
• Overall Blitz Record: 620 wins, 326 losses, 69 draws — a solid track record full of exciting battles
• Longest Winning Streak: 13 games
• Preferred Time Control: Blitz (fast-paced and thrilling chess)

His rating trajectory shows a steady climb, especially from 2018 onwards, confirming his dedication and continuous improvement.

Psychological & Tactical Insights

Everaldo's best time to play is around 17:00, boasting a stunning win rate of over 93% during this hour — clearly the magic hour for this Grandmaster!

He handles setbacks with great resilience, featuring a low tilt factor and a remarkable ability to bounce back even after material losses. However, at times his performance dips outside peak hours, adding a human touch to his otherwise iron will on the board.

Memorable Opponents

Throughout his career, Matsuura has faced a variety of competitors. Here are some highlights:

• Dominant wins against players like "castelyray", "ulysseschess6", and "gambitpowerextra", all with a perfect 100% win record
• Competitive rivalries with opponents like "kodi3" and "e079", showing Matsuura's fighting spirit (both with wins and tough losses)
• Occasional tough matches, such as against "talaicito" with no wins in multiple tries, proving even Grandmasters have their kryptonite