Burgos, Marcelo Alves

Marcelo Alves Burgos, a 54-year-old Brazilian player, is rated 2108 and sitting in the top 5% of Brazilian players, and in the top 7% worldwide. He is progressing steadily with +44 Elo over the past 12 months. 10 rated games in the past year (≈3/year long-term). Recent appearance: Brazil Chess Series - Floripa 2026. Also played 1 rapid (including Regional Sul de Xadrez Master Senior Veterano 2025 RPD) and 2 blitz events (including Brazil Chess Series - Floripa 2026 - Super Blitz) recently. He had 5 career breaks: 14 months (2004–2005), 76 months (2005–2012), 12 months (2012–2013), 69 months (2013–2019) and 35 months (2020–2023, COVID-19 included). His peak of 2198 was reached at age 32 (Jul 2004); he also reached Brazilian #89 in Jan 2022.