Prepare against Caleb Vargas Arguedas
CRI · World #18,097 classical · FIDE ID 6524869
When preparing against Caleb Vargas Arguedas, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Caleb Vargas Arguedas, covering Apr 2020 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Caleb Vargas Arguedas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Caleb Vargas Arguedas 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 | 2,075 | 2,098 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,765 | 1,765 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,829 | 1,829 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 18 | 8 | 22 | 37.5% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 29.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 479 rated games against 287 different opponents, across 66 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 | 231 | 111 | 63 | 57 | 48.1% | 1,723 | 1,786 | 18 |
| Rapid | 81 | 45 | 10 | 26 | 55.6% | 1,673 | 1,650 | 7 |
| Blitz | 113 | 57 | 13 | 43 | 50.4% | 1,644 | 1,630 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 158 | 46 | 38 | 74 | 29.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 177 | 108 | 46 | 23 | 61.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 10 vs FM · 8 vs CM · 2 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM · 7 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 50 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 63 | 34 | 17 | 12 | 1,882 | 2,010 |
| 2025 | 88 | 37 | 27 | 24 | 1,874 | 1,921 |
| 2024 | 135 | 69 | 32 | 34 | 1,741 | 1,819 |
| 2023 | 77 | 48 | 4 | 25 | 1,540 | 1,576 |
| 2022 | 42 | 22 | 9 | 11 | 1,392 | 1,440 |
| 2021 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 1,575 | 1,415 |
| 2020 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1,273 | 1,123 |
| 2019 | 41 | 19 | 3 | 19 | 1,226 | 896 |
Where Caleb Vargas Arguedas has played
Costa Rica (57) · El Salvador (5) · Honduras (2) · Peru (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Caleb Vargas Arguedas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Caleb Vargas Arguedas's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 52.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Arguedas usually continues Nc3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Arguedas usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Arguedas usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Caleb Vargas Arguedas's chess games
All 48 games by Caleb Vargas Arguedas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2020 - 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: 18 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Narayan Venkatesh | 2,285 | Pan American U-20 Championship 2026 | Open | D35 |
| Apr 2026 | Matias Haziel Lizano Quiros | 2,244 | Campeonato Centroamericano y del Caribe U20 San José 2026 | Absoluto | B23 |
| Aug 2026 | Aayush Jain | 1,944 | Pan American U-20 Championship 2026 | Open | B23 |
| Aug 2026 | Matias Martinez Flores | 1,934 | Pan American U-20 Championship 2026 | Open | B23 |
| Mar 2026 | Andres Gonzalez Ramos | 1,896 | Campeonato Centroamericano y del Caribe U20 San José 2026 | Absoluto | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,435 |
| Pan American U-20 Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,169 |
| Campeonato Centroamericano y del Caribe U20 San José 2026 | Absoluto | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,089 |
| Wch FIDE Online U14 America Qual | 2020 | 6 | 1 | 1,284 |
| FedeU-CENFOTEC 2026 | Absoluto | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,880 |
| XLVI Metropolitano Int | 2025 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,638 |
| JDN Costa Rica 2026 Clásico | U20AbsEquip | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,995 |
| JDN Costa Rica 2026 Blitz | U20AbsEquip | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2,088 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Caleb Vargas Arguedas's chess games?
48 games by Caleb Vargas Arguedas, from Apr 2020 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 Caleb Vargas Arguedas has played.
What does Caleb Vargas Arguedas play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Caleb Vargas Arguedas opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Caleb Vargas Arguedas answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Caleb Vargas Arguedas play as White?
As White, Caleb Vargas Arguedas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Caleb Vargas Arguedas play as Black?
As Black, Caleb Vargas Arguedas most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Caleb Vargas Arguedas's FIDE rating?
Caleb Vargas Arguedas is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 1,765 in rapid and 1,829 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,098 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Caleb Vargas Arguedas played?
Our database contains 48 games by Caleb Vargas Arguedas, covering Apr 2020 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Caleb Vargas Arguedas?
48 games by Caleb Vargas Arguedas 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.