Prepare against Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez
FM · Mexico · World #6,738 classical · FIDE ID 5139287
When preparing against Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez, expect 1.Nf3 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 170 games by Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez, covering Oct 2017 to Oct 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 | 2,231 | 2,323 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,101 | 2,101 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,107 | 2,212 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 74 | 46 | 49 | 43.5% |
| As White | 78 | 33 | 29 | 16 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 92 | 41 | 17 | 33 | 44.6% |
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 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 40 | 51.3% | 63.7% |
| e4 | 22 | 28.2% | 47.7% |
| b3 | 9 | 11.5% | 77.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 9.0% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 51% of White games, 63.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Velazquez usually continues g3 (73.1% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Velazquez usually continues e3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Velazquez usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 47.7% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Velazquez usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Velazquez usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Velazquez usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 73.2% | 53.3% |
| c6 | 10 | 24.4% | 60.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 96.6% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez's chess games
All 170 games by Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 74 wins, 46 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 17 | 4/10/3 | 23.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
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% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/0 | 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 | Rose Atwell | 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 |
| IV Aguascalientes Int | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,234 |
| 1st ch-MEX & Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,168 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,814 |
| III Aguascalientes Int | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,324 |
| Copa Independencia 2026 | Hidalgo | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,428 |
| 60th Wch U20 | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 2,116 |
| National Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,409 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez's chess games?
170 games by Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez, from Oct 2017 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 Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez has played.
What does Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez opens with 1.Nf3 (51% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.b3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% 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 (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 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); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez's FIDE rating?
Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess, 2,101 in rapid and 2,107 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (May 2026).
How many games has Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez played?
Our database contains 170 games by Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez, covering Oct 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 46 draws, 49 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez?
170 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.