Prepare against Armando Valdizon
Canada · World #20,634 classical · FIDE ID 2603110
Our database contains 79 games by Armando Valdizon, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Armando Valdizon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Armando Valdizon 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 | 2,052 | 2,149 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 26 | 21 | 32 | 32.9% |
| As White | 43 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 36 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Armando Valdizon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Armando Valdizon's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 69.8% | 51.7% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 23.3% | 35.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Valdizon usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Valdizon usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Valdizon usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Valdizon usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Valdizon usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Valdizon usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 50.0% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 6 | 33.3% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 33.3% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
Armando Valdizon's chess games
All 79 games by Armando Valdizon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 26 wins, 21 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Zhe Quan | 2,403 | Ontario Closed | A45 |
| Mar 2015 | Olivier-Kenta Chiku-Ratte | 2,327 | Gatineau Open A | A30 |
| Oct 2001 | Miladin Djerkovic | 2,262 | Ottawa | D30 |
| Sep 2016 | David Gordon | 2,237 | Ottawa RA Fall Open | D00 |
| Nov 2002 | Alex Davies | 2,233 | Ottawa | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | 2002 | 11 | 4 | 2,204 |
| Eastern Ontario Open | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 2,185 |
| Ottawa RA Fall Open | 2016 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,358 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,900 |
| ch-Ottawa | 2004 | 6 | 3 | 2,222 |
| Ottawa Eastern Ontario Open | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,242 |
| Gatineau Open A | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,173 |
| Gatineau Open | 2013 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,272 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Armando Valdizon's chess games?
79 games by Armando Valdizon, from Apr 2003 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 Armando Valdizon has played.
What does Armando Valdizon play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Armando Valdizon opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Armando Valdizon answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Armando Valdizon play as White?
As White, Armando Valdizon's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Armando Valdizon play as Black?
As Black, Armando Valdizon most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Armando Valdizon's FIDE rating?
Armando Valdizon is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Armando Valdizon played?
Our database contains 79 games by Armando Valdizon, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 21 draws, 32 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Armando Valdizon?
79 games by Armando Valdizon 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.