Prepare against Carlos Gras
Argentina · World #38,137 classical · FIDE ID 108219
Our database contains 163 games by Carlos Gras, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Gras's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Gras 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 | 1,943 | 2,048 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 1,960 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,826 | 1,931 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 46 | 36 | 81 | 28.2% |
| As White | 81 | 23 | 20 | 38 | 28.4% |
| As Black | 82 | 23 | 16 | 43 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Gras's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Gras's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 61.7% | 48.0% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 33.3% | 29.6% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Gras usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Gras usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Gras usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 29.6% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Gras usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Gras usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (19% of these games) — Gras usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 55.8% | 29.2% |
| d5 | 16 | 37.2% | 34.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 96.4% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Carlos Gras's chess games
All 163 games by Carlos Gras 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: 46 wins, 36 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Federico Torres | 2,172 | Villa Martelli zt 2.5 | B01 |
| Jan 1997 | Pedro Lopepe | 2,150 | Torre Blanca Open | D30 |
| Jan 1997 | Gaguik Gamarian | 2,145 | Torre Blanca Open | A36 |
| Oct 2015 | Jesus Tomas Falcon | 2,140 | chT-ARG | A66 |
| Jan 1997 | Angel Sergio Aberbach Peltzman | 2,125 | Torre Blanca Open | E43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ARG | 2018 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,997 |
| ch-Torre Blanca Superior | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,059 |
| 4th Buenos Aires Duchamp Memorial Open | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,871 |
| Villa Martelli zt 2.5 | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,889 |
| Torre Blanca Open | 1997 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,139 |
| 93rd ch-ARG sf | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,943 |
| 98th ch-ARG sf | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,842 |
| 73rd Villa Ballester Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,853 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Gras's chess games?
163 games by Carlos Gras, 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 Carlos Gras has played.
What does Carlos Gras play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Carlos Gras opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Gras answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Carlos Gras play as White?
As White, Carlos Gras's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Gras play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Gras most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Carlos Gras's FIDE rating?
Carlos Gras is currently rated 1,943 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid and 1,826 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Carlos Gras played?
Our database contains 163 games by Carlos Gras, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 36 draws, 81 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Gras?
163 games by Carlos Gras 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.