Prepare against Alexis Vargas Arteaga
FM · Colombia · World #2,293 classical · FIDE ID 4406656
Our database contains 345 games by Alexis Vargas Arteaga, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexis Vargas Arteaga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexis Vargas Arteaga 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 | 2,368 | 2,368 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,257 | 2,350 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,212 | 2,377 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 345 | 178 | 69 | 97 | 51.6% |
| As White | 163 | 84 | 29 | 50 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 182 | 94 | 40 | 47 | 51.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexis Vargas Arteaga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexis Vargas Arteaga's side.
First moves as White (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 98 | 60.1% | 62.8% |
| d4 | 42 | 25.8% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 62.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Arteaga usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Arteaga usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Arteaga usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Arteaga usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Arteaga usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Arteaga usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 59.8% | 69.0% |
| e5 | 14 | 14.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 13 | 13.4% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 12 | 12.4% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 54.7% | 62.9% |
| d5 | 11 | 17.2% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 10 | 15.6% | 65.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 10.9% | 14.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Alexis Vargas Arteaga's chess games
All 345 games by Alexis Vargas Arteaga in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - Jul 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: 178 wins, 69 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 13/5/6 | 54.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A10 | English Opening | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Temur Kuybokarov | 2,548 | O2C Doeberl Cup 2026 | C54 |
| Nov 2019 | Jaime Alexander Cuartas | 2,512 | chT-COL rapid | B10 |
| Sep 2018 | Pablo Garcia Cardenas | 2,444 | Titled Tue | E32 |
| Apr 2026 | Mihajlo Radovanovic | 2,437 | O2C Doeberl Cup 2026 | C10 |
| Sep 2018 | Mikhail Bryakin | 2,426 | Titled Tue | E44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 9 | 2,349 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,245 |
| chT-COL | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,200 |
| ch-COL pre olympic | 2016 | 11 | 3 | 2,208 |
| 20th Medellin Flores Open | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 2,446 |
| Medellin Navideno Open | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,301 |
| Bucaramanga IM | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,156 |
| ch-COL | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,145 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexis Vargas Arteaga's chess games?
345 games by Alexis Vargas Arteaga, from Apr 2008 to Jul 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 Alexis Vargas Arteaga has played.
What does Alexis Vargas Arteaga play on the first move as White?
Across 163 games with White in our database, Alexis Vargas Arteaga opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexis Vargas Arteaga answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games).
What openings does Alexis Vargas Arteaga play as White?
As White, Alexis Vargas Arteaga's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 163 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexis Vargas Arteaga play as Black?
As Black, Alexis Vargas Arteaga most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 58.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 182 games.
What is Alexis Vargas Arteaga's FIDE rating?
Alexis Vargas Arteaga is currently rated 2,368 in classical chess, 2,257 in rapid and 2,212 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,368 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Alexis Vargas Arteaga played?
Our database contains 345 games by Alexis Vargas Arteaga, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 178 wins, 69 draws, 97 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexis Vargas Arteaga?
345 games by Alexis Vargas Arteaga 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.