Prepare against Agustin Villarreal
FM · Argentina · World #2,269 classical · FIDE ID 125687
When preparing against Agustin Villarreal, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as White, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 459 games by Agustin Villarreal, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Agustin Villarreal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Agustin Villarreal 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 | 2,369 | 2,369 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,296 | 2,296 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,335 | 2,337 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 459 | 190 | 103 | 166 | 41.4% |
| As White | 225 | 94 | 55 | 76 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 234 | 96 | 48 | 90 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Agustin Villarreal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Agustin Villarreal's side.
First moves as White (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 183 | 81.3% | 54.6% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 8.9% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 19 | 8.4% | 36.8% |
| h4 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 54.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Villarreal usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Villarreal usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Villarreal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Villarreal usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Villarreal usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Villarreal usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 116 | 94.3% | 53.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| h5 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 76.7% | 43.5% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 23.3% | 42.9% |
Agustin Villarreal's chess games
All 459 games by Agustin Villarreal in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 190 wins, 103 draws, 166 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 29 | 13/10/6 | 44.8% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 5/3/11 | 26.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 29 | 12/9/8 | 41.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 24 | 7/1/16 | 29.2% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 22 | 9/4/9 | 40.9% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Ivan Cheparinov | 2,625 | Szmetan-Giardelli Blitz | E10 |
| Apr 2024 | Francesco Sonis | 2,562 | Titled Tue Early | A11 |
| Jul 2024 | Temur Kuybokarov | 2,562 | Titled Tue Early | C85 |
| Oct 2022 | Diego Flores | 2,547 | Mar de Ajo Open 4th | A21 |
| Apr 2025 | Arman Mikaelyan | 2,492 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 148 | 68 | 2,216 |
| Buenos Aires Masters Open | 2024 | 17 | 12 | 2,260 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,240 |
| ch-ARG 96th | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 2,206 |
| World Cup U18 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,881 |
| Grafica Yael ITT | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,504 |
| Villa Martelli 90 Aanos | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,160 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,031 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Agustin Villarreal's chess games?
459 games by Agustin Villarreal, from Feb 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 Villarreal has played.
What does Agustin Villarreal play on the first move as White?
Across 225 games with White in our database, Agustin Villarreal opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Agustin Villarreal answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...h5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Agustin Villarreal play as White?
As White, Agustin Villarreal's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 225 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Agustin Villarreal play as Black?
As Black, Agustin Villarreal most often plays: Italian Game (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 234 games.
What is Agustin Villarreal's FIDE rating?
Agustin Villarreal is currently rated 2,369 in classical chess, 2,296 in rapid and 2,335 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,369 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Agustin Villarreal played?
Our database contains 459 games by Agustin Villarreal, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 190 wins, 103 draws, 166 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Agustin Villarreal?
459 games by Agustin Villarreal 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.