Prepare against Americo Gonzalez
SLV · World #29,275 classical · FIDE ID 6700608
When preparing against Americo Gonzalez, expect 1.Nf3 in 36% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Americo Gonzalez, covering Apr 2005 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Americo Gonzalez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Americo Gonzalez 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 | 1,991 | 2,058 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,048 | 2,065 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,005 | 2,005 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 13 | 3 | 13 | 43.3% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Americo Gonzalez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Americo Gonzalez's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 5 | 35.7% | 20.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 35.7% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Americo Gonzalez's chess games
All 30 games by Americo Gonzalez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Oct 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: 13 wins, 3 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B60 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Hilson Bustamante | 2,053 | ch-VEN Expertos y Maestros | B23 |
| Jun 2012 | Wilfredo Alcala | 2,030 | ch-VEN Expertos y Maestros | D85 |
| Oct 2026 | Sonia Zepeda | 2,029 | Pan-American Championship Masters & Seniors 2026 | 35+ | A40 |
| Oct 2026 | Hector Eduardo Chavez | 1,989 | Pan-American Championship Masters & Seniors 2026 | 35+ | B00 |
| Oct 2026 | Josue Martinez | 1,649 | Pan-American Championship Masters & Seniors 2026 | 35+ | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VEN Expertos y Maestros | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,953 |
| Pan-American Championship Masters & Seniors 2026 | 35+ | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,055 |
| ch-ESA | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 2,183 |
| Barquisimeto Open | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,903 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Americo Gonzalez's chess games?
30 games by Americo Gonzalez, from Apr 2005 to Oct 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 Americo Gonzalez has played.
What does Americo Gonzalez play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Americo Gonzalez opens with 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Americo Gonzalez answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Americo Gonzalez play as White?
As White, Americo Gonzalez's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Americo Gonzalez play as Black?
As Black, Americo Gonzalez most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Americo Gonzalez's FIDE rating?
Americo Gonzalez is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess, 2,048 in rapid and 2,005 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,058 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Americo Gonzalez played?
Our database contains 30 games by Americo Gonzalez, covering Apr 2005 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 3 draws, 13 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Americo Gonzalez?
30 games by Americo Gonzalez 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.