Prepare against Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez
FM · Mexico · World #5,469 classical · FIDE ID 5139287
Our database contains 158 games by Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez 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 | 2,261 | 2,323 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,095 | 2,095 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,177 | 2,212 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 70 | 42 | 46 | 44.3% |
| As White | 72 | 31 | 26 | 15 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 86 | 39 | 16 | 31 | 45.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 38 | 52.8% | 65.8% |
| e4 | 19 | 26.4% | 36.8% |
| b3 | 9 | 12.5% | 77.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 65.8% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Velazquez usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Velazquez usually continues e3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Velazquez usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 36.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Velazquez usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Velazquez usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Velazquez usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 71.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 10 | 26.3% | 60.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 96.2% | 62.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez's chess games
All 158 games by Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 70 wins, 42 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 17 | 4/10/3 | 23.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Carlos Sandoval Mercado | 2,434 | Round 4: Sandoval Mercado, Carlos - Varela Velazquez, Carlos Francisco | E04 |
| Jun 2026 | Atwell,Rose | 2,410 | National Open 2026 | E00 |
| Apr 2026 | Gilberto Hernandez Guerrero | 2,407 | LXXI Mexican Open 2026 | A05 |
| Apr 2026 | Abel Fabian Lopez Gonzalez | 2,396 | LXXI Mexican Open 2026 | C46 |
| Apr 2026 | Cesar Alejandro Perez Rodriguez | 2,395 | LXXI Mexican Open 2026 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th American Continental | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,005 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,814 |
| 1st ch-MEX & Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,168 |
| III Aguascalientes Int | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,324 |
| Campeonato Nacional e Internacional Aguascalientes 2026 | Internacional | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,190 |
| LXXI Mexican Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,545 |
| 32nd ProAm Copa Clarin Open | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,268 |
| 60th Wch U20 | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 2,116 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez's chess games?
158 games by Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez, from Oct 2017 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 Francisco Varela Velazquez has played.
What does Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.b3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez play as White?
As White, Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (17 games, 23.5% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez's FIDE rating?
Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez is currently rated 2,261 in classical chess, 2,095 in rapid and 2,177 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (May 2026).
How many games has Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez played?
Our database contains 158 games by Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 42 draws, 46 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez?
158 games by Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez 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.