Mata, Adilson

Adilson Mata, a 50-year-old Portuguese player, is rated 2009. He is on a steady climb with +22 Elo over the past 12 months. 39 rated games in the past year (≈10/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include Taca da AX Lisboa 2025-26 r.5, 9th International Chess Open Tournament Vardaris 2026 A, and Taca da AX Lisboa 2025-26 r. 1-2. Also played 1 rapid event (including CN Semirrapidas Equipas 2025-26) recently. He had 5 career breaks: 23 months (2002–2004), 17 months (2004–2005), 23 months (2006–2008), 76 months (2009–2016) and 24 months (2016–2018). His peak of 2248 was reached at age 26 (Jan 2002, Portuguese #22 at the time).