Prepare against Alvaro Matias Vargas Salazar
Ecuador · World #82,725 classical · FIDE ID 3640388
When preparing against Alvaro Matias Vargas Salazar, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Alvaro Matias Vargas Salazar, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alvaro Matias Vargas Salazar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alvaro Matias Vargas Salazar 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 | 1,781 | 1,781 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,855 | 1,855 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,668 | 1,686 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 16 | 1 | 21 | 42.1% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alvaro Matias Vargas Salazar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alvaro Matias Vargas Salazar's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.7% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Salazar usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Salazar usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 1 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Alvaro Matias Vargas Salazar's chess games
All 38 games by Alvaro Matias Vargas Salazar in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 16 wins, 1 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Hugo Alexander Morales Risco | 1,313 | ch-ECU Schools U15 Clas2 | B33 |
| Nov 2020 | Gabriel A Villacreces Nicolalde | 1,219 | ch-ECU Schools U13 Clas2 | B25 |
| Nov 2020 | Isaac Tenempaguay Madrid | 1,115 | ch-ECU Schools U15 Clas2 | B70 |
| Dec 2020 | Patrick Yosue Garay Ramirez | 1,004 | ECU Clasif1 U13 | B30 |
| Nov 2020 | Adams Gilbeth Jima Meza | 229 | ch-ECU Schools U15 Clas1 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECU Clasif1 U13 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,261 |
| ch-ECU Schools U15 Clas2 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,220 |
| ch-ECU Schools U13 Clas2 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,306 |
| ch-ECU Schools U15 Clas1 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 516 |
| ch-Pan American U10 | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 602 |
| ch-ECU | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,516 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alvaro Matias Vargas Salazar's chess games?
38 games by Alvaro Matias Vargas Salazar, from Sep 2019 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 Alvaro Matias Vargas Salazar has played.
What does Alvaro Matias Vargas Salazar play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Alvaro Matias Vargas Salazar opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alvaro Matias Vargas Salazar answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (100% of games).
What openings does Alvaro Matias Vargas Salazar play as White?
As White, Alvaro Matias Vargas Salazar's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alvaro Matias Vargas Salazar play as Black?
As Black, Alvaro Matias Vargas Salazar most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Alvaro Matias Vargas Salazar's FIDE rating?
Alvaro Matias Vargas Salazar is currently rated 1,781 in classical chess, 1,855 in rapid and 1,668 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,781 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Alvaro Matias Vargas Salazar played?
Our database contains 38 games by Alvaro Matias Vargas Salazar, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 1 draws, 21 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alvaro Matias Vargas Salazar?
38 games by Alvaro Matias Vargas Salazar 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.