Prepare against Ariel Tokman
IM · Argentina · World #3,399 classical · FIDE ID 117420
When preparing against Ariel Tokman, expect 1.e4 in 27% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 28.0% over 50 games.
Our database contains 1,327 games by Ariel Tokman, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ariel Tokman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ariel Tokman 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 | 2,323 | 2,399 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,269 | 2,283 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,267 | 2,345 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,327 | 602 | 169 | 556 | 45.4% |
| As White | 660 | 311 | 94 | 255 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 667 | 291 | 75 | 301 | 43.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ariel Tokman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ariel Tokman's side.
First moves as White (660 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 177 | 26.8% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 161 | 24.4% | 53.1% |
| c4 | 155 | 23.5% | 58.1% |
| Nf3 | 132 | 20.0% | 53.0% |
| b3 | 19 | 2.9% | 60.5% |
| e3 | 7 | 1.1% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Tokman usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Tokman usually continues Nf3 (43.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Tokman usually continues d4 (42.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Tokman usually continues Nf3 (66.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Tokman usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Tokman usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (328 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 138 | 42.1% | 51.8% |
| e5 | 58 | 17.7% | 43.1% |
| c6 | 57 | 17.4% | 59.6% |
| d6 | 41 | 12.5% | 46.3% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 4.6% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 14 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (210 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 86 | 41.0% | 43.6% |
| d5 | 82 | 39.0% | 45.7% |
| d6 | 16 | 7.6% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 11 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 3.3% | 85.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.4% | 40.0% |
Ariel Tokman's chess games
All 1,327 games by Ariel Tokman in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 602 wins, 169 draws, 556 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 69 | 37/8/24 | 53.6% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 62 | 28/14/20 | 45.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 49 | 27/8/14 | 55.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 45 | 21/9/15 | 46.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 41 | 23/4/14 | 56.1% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 29 | 16/4/9 | 55.2% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 24 | 8/4/12 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 23 | 9/1/13 | 39.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 19 | 11/1/7 | 57.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 84 | 38/6/40 | 45.2% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 50 | 14/8/28 | 28.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 42 | 17/7/18 | 40.5% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 34 | 15/3/16 | 44.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 29 | 10/3/16 | 34.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 28 | 14/2/12 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 11/4/11 | 42.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 7/2/11 | 35.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | 2,643 | Titled Tue Early | A48 |
| Aug 2021 | Boris Grachev | 2,615 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Feb 2021 | Jiri Stocek | 2,604 | Titled Tue | A16 |
| Jun 2023 | Alexandr Fier | 2,604 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Jul 2020 | Evgeny Romanov | 2,599 | Titled Tue | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 915 | 436 | 2,265 |
| ch-ARG U10 sf | 2002 | 13 | 8 | – |
| 99th ch-ARG | 2024 | 11 | 2 | 2,207 |
| ch-ARG 98th | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,506 |
| 8th American Continental | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,298 |
| Buenos Aires Torre Blanca | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 2,470 |
| 1st Buenos Aires Duchamp Open | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,412 |
| 4th Buenos Aires Duchamp Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,315 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ariel Tokman's chess games?
1,327 games by Ariel Tokman, from Oct 2005 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 Ariel Tokman has played.
What does Ariel Tokman play on the first move as White?
Across 660 games with White in our database, Ariel Tokman opens with 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ariel Tokman answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Ariel Tokman play as White?
As White, Ariel Tokman's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (69 games, 53.6% win rate); Réti Opening (62 games, 45.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (49 games, 55.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 660 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ariel Tokman play as Black?
As Black, Ariel Tokman most often plays: Sicilian (84 games, 45.2% win rate); Indian Defense (50 games, 28.0% win rate); Slav Defense (42 games, 40.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 667 games.
What is Ariel Tokman's FIDE rating?
Ariel Tokman is currently rated 2,323 in classical chess, 2,269 in rapid and 2,267 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,399 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Ariel Tokman played?
Our database contains 1,327 games by Ariel Tokman, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 602 wins, 169 draws, 556 losses (45.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ariel Tokman?
1,327 games by Ariel Tokman 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.