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