Prepare against Ariel Gallestey Calvo
Cuba · World #7,904 classical · FIDE ID 3521494
When preparing against Ariel Gallestey Calvo, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 53 games by Ariel Gallestey Calvo, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ariel Gallestey Calvo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ariel Gallestey Calvo 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 | 2,207 | 2,207 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,155 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,095 | 2,156 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 24 | 11 | 18 | 45.3% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 27 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ariel Gallestey Calvo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ariel Gallestey Calvo's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 100.0% | 55.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Calvo usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Calvo usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Calvo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 72.2% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Ariel Gallestey Calvo's chess games
All 53 games by Ariel Gallestey Calvo in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 24 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Perez Rodriguez,Cesar Alejandro | 2,404 | 59th Capablanca Mem Open | A12 |
| Jun 2026 | Montes Orozco,Miguel Angel | 2,295 | 59th Capablanca Mem Open | C02 |
| May 2025 | Dennys Ordunez Echarte | 2,219 | 58th Capablanca Mem Open | A85 |
| May 2025 | OsL Hernandez | 2,149 | 58th Capablanca Mem Open | A57 |
| Oct 2023 | Power Frank | 1,987 | Varadero Open A | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid C | 2021 | 12 | 7 | 1,776 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-C | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,455 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,739 |
| Varadero Open A | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,116 |
| 58th Capablanca Mem Open | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,353 |
| 59th Capablanca Mem Open | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,337 |
| 57th Capablanca Memorial Open | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ariel Gallestey Calvo's chess games?
53 games by Ariel Gallestey Calvo, from Jun 2013 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 Ariel Gallestey Calvo has played.
What does Ariel Gallestey Calvo play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Ariel Gallestey Calvo opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ariel Gallestey Calvo answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Ariel Gallestey Calvo play as White?
As White, Ariel Gallestey Calvo's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ariel Gallestey Calvo play as Black?
As Black, Ariel Gallestey Calvo most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Ariel Gallestey Calvo's FIDE rating?
Ariel Gallestey Calvo is currently rated 2,207 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid and 2,095 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ariel Gallestey Calvo played?
Our database contains 53 games by Ariel Gallestey Calvo, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ariel Gallestey Calvo?
53 games by Ariel Gallestey Calvo 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.