Prepare against Carlos Ferrari
URY · World #112,595 classical · FIDE ID 3003060
When preparing against Carlos Ferrari, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 36.4% over 22 games.
Our database contains 135 games by Carlos Ferrari, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Ferrari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Ferrari 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 | 1,694 | 1,902 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,715 | 1,787 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,775 | 1,845 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 50 | 11 | 74 | 37.0% |
| As White | 72 | 34 | 6 | 32 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 63 | 16 | 5 | 42 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Ferrari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Ferrari's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 66.7% | 55.2% |
| f4 | 23 | 31.9% | 45.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 55.2% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Ferrari usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Ferrari usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Ferrari usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- 1.f4 — 32% of White games, 45.7% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Ferrari usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Ferrari usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Ferrari usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 10 | 40.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 62.1% | 30.6% |
| d5 | 10 | 34.5% | 25.0% |
Carlos Ferrari's chess games
All 135 games by Carlos Ferrari in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Jul 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: 50 wins, 11 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Alfredo Pena | 2,304 | Montevideo Open | A48 |
| Sep 2008 | Jorge Lopez Falcon | 2,173 | Olivera Memorial Open | B08 |
| Mar 2019 | Marcelo Ibanez | 2,068 | Montevideo Nazzari Memorial | B00 |
| Jun 2018 | Nicolas Soto | 2,011 | 14th American Continental | A03 |
| Nov 2011 | Esteban Guelvenzu | 1,861 | Latin Cup | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th American Continental | 2018 | 11 | 3 | 1,611 |
| ch-URU sf | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 1,989 |
| Latin Cup | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,793 |
| 8th Montevideo Open 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1,712 |
| Montevideo Cao Memorial | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,806 |
| Olivera Memorial Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,200 |
| Montevideo Open | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,003 |
| Montevideo Los Trebejos 44 Anniv | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,650 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Ferrari's chess games?
135 games by Carlos Ferrari, from Jul 2009 to Jul 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 Ferrari has played.
What does Carlos Ferrari play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Carlos Ferrari opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.f4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Ferrari answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games).
What openings does Carlos Ferrari play as White?
As White, Carlos Ferrari's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (22 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Vienna Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Ferrari play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Ferrari most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Carlos Ferrari's FIDE rating?
Carlos Ferrari is currently rated 1,694 in classical chess, 1,715 in rapid and 1,775 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,902 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Carlos Ferrari played?
Our database contains 135 games by Carlos Ferrari, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 11 draws, 74 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Ferrari?
135 games by Carlos Ferrari 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.