Prepare against Blass Ernesto Barria Valdez
CM · Panama · World #95,489 classical · FIDE ID 6600069
When preparing against Blass Ernesto Barria Valdez, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 75 games by Blass Ernesto Barria Valdez, covering Jun 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Blass Ernesto Barria Valdez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Blass Ernesto Barria Valdez 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 | 1,743 | 1,999 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,915 | 1,941 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,751 | 2,099 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 16 | 32 | 27 | 21.3% |
| As White | 40 | 10 | 19 | 11 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 35 | 6 | 13 | 16 | 17.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2026): 444 rated games against 302 different opponents, across 70 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 199 | 83 | 54 | 62 | 41.7% | 1,802 | 1,794 | 12 |
| Rapid | 39 | 20 | 3 | 16 | 51.3% | 1,837 | 1,805 | 3 |
| Blitz | 187 | 87 | 14 | 86 | 46.5% | 1,767 | 1,713 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 106 | 15 | 9 | 82 | 14.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 225 | 109 | 55 | 61 | 48.4% |
Wins over titled players: 9 vs FM · 13 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40 | 18 | 5 | 17 | 1,709 | 1,698 |
| 2025 | 46 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 1,785 | 1,785 |
| 2024 | 20 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 1,778 | 1,754 |
| 2023 | 68 | 32 | 9 | 27 | 1,580 | 1,546 |
| 2022 | 38 | 21 | 3 | 14 | 1,721 | 1,721 |
| 2021 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1,473 | 1,473 |
| 2020 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2,053 | 1,920 |
| 2019 | 64 | 33 | 8 | 23 | 1,861 | 1,868 |
| 2018 | 33 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 1,822 | 1,782 |
| 2017 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 1,942 | 1,777 |
| 2016 | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 1,889 | 1,889 |
| 2015 | 33 | 13 | 4 | 16 | 1,940 | 1,769 |
| 2014 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1,751 | 1,751 |
| 2013 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2,012 | 1,972 |
| 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2,053 | 2,053 |
| 2011 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2,041 | 2,041 |
| 2010 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1,678 | 1,678 |
Where Blass Ernesto Barria Valdez has played
Panama (66) · Colombia (2) · Brazil (1) · Honduras (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Blass Ernesto Barria Valdez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Blass Ernesto Barria Valdez's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 22.5% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Valdez usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Valdez usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Valdez usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Valdez usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Valdez usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Valdez usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 63.2% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 26.3% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Blass Ernesto Barria Valdez's chess games
All 75 games by Blass Ernesto Barria Valdez in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - Oct 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: 16 wins, 32 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B60 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1976 | Carlos Lau | 2,265 | 21st WchT Students Final C | A22 |
| Oct 2026 | Hector Velasquez | 1,932 | Pan-American Championship Masters & Seniors 2026 | 65+ | A45 |
| Aug 2015 | Alcides Pena | 1,820 | 22nd Medellin Flores Open | D36 |
| Oct 2026 | Efrain Pomares Herrera | 1,524 | Pan-American Championship Masters & Seniors 2026 | 65+ | A45 |
| Aug 2023 | Maria Jose Orbe Vivero | 1,412 | 30th Medellin Flores Open | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-27 | 1986 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,221 |
| San Jose zt 2.3.c2 | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,049 |
| Pan-American Championship Masters & Seniors 2026 | 65+ | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,792 |
| chT-CACAC 12th | 1974 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,099 |
| 9th ch-Iberoamerican | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,625 |
| Panama Sub Zonal Tournament 2.3.2c | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | – |
| 30th Medellin Flores Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,440 |
| 22nd Medellin Flores Open | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,851 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Blass Ernesto Barria Valdez's chess games?
75 games by Blass Ernesto Barria Valdez, from Jun 2015 to Oct 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 Blass Ernesto Barria Valdez has played.
What does Blass Ernesto Barria Valdez play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Blass Ernesto Barria Valdez opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Blass Ernesto Barria Valdez answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Blass Ernesto Barria Valdez play as White?
As White, Blass Ernesto Barria Valdez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Blass Ernesto Barria Valdez play as Black?
As Black, Blass Ernesto Barria Valdez most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Blass Ernesto Barria Valdez's FIDE rating?
Blass Ernesto Barria Valdez is currently rated 1,743 in classical chess, 1,915 in rapid and 1,751 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (May 2017).
How many games has Blass Ernesto Barria Valdez played?
Our database contains 75 games by Blass Ernesto Barria Valdez, covering Jun 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 32 draws, 27 losses (21.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Blass Ernesto Barria Valdez?
75 games by Blass Ernesto Barria Valdez 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.