Prepare against Agustin Varela
Argentina · World #13,162 classical · FIDE ID 171174
Our database contains 76 games by Agustin Varela, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Agustin Varela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Agustin Varela before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,126 | 2,126 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,708 | 1,708 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,094 | 2,105 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 27 | 18 | 31 | 35.5% |
| As White | 40 | 14 | 9 | 17 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 36 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Agustin Varela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Agustin Varela's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 11 | 27.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Varela usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Varela usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Varela usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Varela usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Varela usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …h6 (9% of these games) — Varela usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 56.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
Agustin Varela's chess games
All 76 games by Agustin Varela in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 27 wins, 18 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Salvador Alonso | 2,461 | BA CHESS BLITZ DGT GRAND PRIX | Etapa 1 | B15 |
| Apr 2025 | Alejandro Hoffman | 2,303 | BA CHESS BLITZ DGT GRAND PRIX | Etapa 1 | D11 |
| May 2026 | Evgenij Novikov | 2,276 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | D04 |
| Apr 2025 | Matias Carcamo | 2,276 | BA CHESS BLITZ DGT GRAND PRIX | Etapa 1 | C42 |
| May 2026 | Lee,Justin | 2,271 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,031 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 2,018 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,118 |
| ch-ARG U10 | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 1,438 |
| ch-South America U10 16th | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,458 |
| BA CHESS BLITZ DGT GRAND PRIX | Etapa 1 | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,343 |
| 3rd BA Chess Masters | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,081 |
| San Juan Semana U2200 2nd | 2018 | 5 | 1 | 1,238 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Agustin Varela's chess games?
76 games by Agustin Varela, from Jul 2017 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Agustin Varela has played.
What does Agustin Varela play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Agustin Varela opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Agustin Varela answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Agustin Varela play as White?
As White, Agustin Varela's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Agustin Varela play as Black?
As Black, Agustin Varela most often plays: Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Agustin Varela's FIDE rating?
Agustin Varela is currently rated 2,126 in classical chess, 1,708 in rapid and 2,094 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Agustin Varela played?
Our database contains 76 games by Agustin Varela, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 18 draws, 31 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Agustin Varela?
76 games by Agustin Varela reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.