Prepare against Ariel Recalde
PRY · World #45,363 classical · FIDE ID 3700445
Our database contains 280 games by Ariel Recalde, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ariel Recalde's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ariel Recalde 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 | 1,912 | 2,073 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,875 | 1,937 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,954 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 280 | 136 | 61 | 83 | 48.6% |
| As White | 143 | 77 | 33 | 33 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 137 | 59 | 28 | 50 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ariel Recalde's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ariel Recalde's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 66 | 46.2% | 67.4% |
| d4 | 41 | 28.7% | 61.0% |
| e4 | 27 | 18.9% | 68.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 46% of White games, 67.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Recalde usually continues c4 (66.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Recalde usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Recalde usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 61.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Recalde usually continues c4 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Recalde usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Recalde usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 45 | 60.0% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 16.0% | 29.2% |
| d5 | 9 | 12.0% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 16 | 47.1% | 71.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 14.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Ariel Recalde's chess games
All 280 games by Ariel Recalde in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 136 wins, 61 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 16/3/6 | 64.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 11/1/6 | 61.1% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Alejandro A. Riline Orso | 2,162 | ch-PAR sf | A31 |
| Jun 2010 | Osvaldo Bergonzi | 2,112 | ch-PAR | E91 |
| Jul 2017 | Alejandro Benitez Galeano | 2,076 | 6th Asuncion Clasificatorio Open | A12 |
| Nov 2021 | Rodolfo Cantero | 2,058 | ch-PAR sf | C47 |
| Jun 2008 | Ramon Gamarra | 2,035 | ch-PAR | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PAR | 2011 | 47 | 22.5 | 2,030 |
| ch-PAR sf | 2021 | 38 | 22 | 1,849 |
| Asuncion Preclasificatorio Mayor | 2011 | 15 | 11 | 2,017 |
| 3rd Asuncion Clasificatorio Open | 2016 | 12 | 8.5 | 1,948 |
| Asuncion Mayor Open | 2001 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,243 |
| Asuncion Clasificatorio Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 1,935 |
| Asuncion IRT Open | 2015 | 9 | 7 | 2,073 |
| Paraguay Champions | 2018 | 9 | 2 | 1,829 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ariel Recalde's chess games?
280 games by Ariel Recalde, from Apr 2003 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 Ariel Recalde has played.
What does Ariel Recalde play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Ariel Recalde opens with 1.Nf3 (46% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ariel Recalde answers 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (47% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Ariel Recalde play as White?
As White, Ariel Recalde's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (25 games, 64.0% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ariel Recalde play as Black?
As Black, Ariel Recalde most often plays: Dutch Defense (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Caro-Kann (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 137 games.
What is Ariel Recalde's FIDE rating?
Ariel Recalde is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess, 1,875 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Ariel Recalde played?
Our database contains 280 games by Ariel Recalde, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 136 wins, 61 draws, 83 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ariel Recalde?
280 games by Ariel Recalde 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.