Prepare against Angel Aberbach
Argentina · World #47,705 classical · FIDE ID 107166
When preparing against Angel Aberbach, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (41%).
Our database contains 78 games by Angel Aberbach, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Angel Aberbach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Angel Aberbach 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 | 1,902 | 2,112 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,942 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 1,989 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 13 | 5 | 60 | 16.7% |
| As White | 36 | 9 | 1 | 26 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 42 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 9.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Angel Aberbach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Angel Aberbach's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 76.5% | 32.7% |
| e4 | 6 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
| d3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 32.7% score
- …Nf6 (77% of these games) — Aberbach usually continues c4 (34.2% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Aberbach usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Aberbach usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Aberbach usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Aberbach usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Aberbach usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 82.4% | 10.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 41.2% | 14.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Angel Aberbach's chess games
All 78 games by Angel Aberbach in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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, 5 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Jonathan J. Ady | 2,358 | Titled Tue Early | B28 |
| Jan 2025 | Alexander A. Chernov | 2,314 | Titled Tue Early | A41 |
| Jan 2025 | Nebojsa M Ristic | 2,248 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Dec 2024 | Nikolay Plamenov Yordanov | 2,222 | Titled Tue Late | A57 |
| Feb 2025 | Esper Van Baar | 2,220 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 75 | 15 | 1,902 |
| SEMIFINAL CAMPEONATO ARGENTINO DE AJEDREZ SUPERIOR ABSOLUTO 22 AL 29 DE AGOSTO | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,149 |
| 31st ProAm Copa Clarin Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,823 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Angel Aberbach's chess games?
78 games by Angel Aberbach, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Angel Aberbach has played.
What does Angel Aberbach play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Angel Aberbach opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.d3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Angel Aberbach answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games).
What openings does Angel Aberbach play as White?
As White, Angel Aberbach's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Angel Aberbach play as Black?
As Black, Angel Aberbach most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Angel Aberbach's FIDE rating?
Angel Aberbach is currently rated 1,902 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Angel Aberbach played?
Our database contains 78 games by Angel Aberbach, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 5 draws, 60 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Angel Aberbach?
78 games by Angel Aberbach 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.