Prepare against Carlos Hidalgo Duque
FM · Spain · World #3,531 classical · FIDE ID 2264498
Our database contains 108 games by Carlos Hidalgo Duque, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Hidalgo Duque's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Hidalgo Duque 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 | 2,318 | 2,318 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,213 | 2,232 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 45 | 23 | 40 | 41.7% |
| As White | 54 | 26 | 12 | 16 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 54 | 19 | 11 | 24 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Hidalgo Duque's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Hidalgo Duque's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 29 | 53.7% | 69.0% |
| d4 | 24 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 54% of White games, 69.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Duque usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Duque usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Duque usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Duque usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Duque usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Duque usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 81.3% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 18.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Carlos Hidalgo Duque's chess games
All 108 games by Carlos Hidalgo Duque in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 45 wins, 23 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A50 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Jose Vicente Pallardo Lozoya | 2,365 | ch-ESP Universities | A40 |
| Feb 2023 | Sergio Adan Bermudez | 2,344 | chT-Madrid Honor 2223 | A30 |
| May 2021 | Devappa Yashas | 2,314 | chT-Madrid | A06 |
| Nov 2022 | Javier Fernandez Lledo | 2,284 | chT-Madrid Honor 2223 | A50 |
| May 2008 | Diego Piay Augusto | 2,281 | ch-ESP Universities | E17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Madrid Honor 2122 | 2022 | 13 | 7 | 2,206 |
| ch-ESP Universities | 2011 | 13 | 6 | 2,235 |
| chT-Madrid Honor 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,375 |
| chT-Madrid 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 7 | 2,338 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2006 | 9 | 2 | 2,020 |
| ch-ESP U20 | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,023 |
| chT-Madrid | 2021 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,320 |
| chT-Madrid 1920 Honor | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 2,180 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Hidalgo Duque's chess games?
108 games by Carlos Hidalgo Duque, from Oct 2003 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 Hidalgo Duque has played.
What does Carlos Hidalgo Duque play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Carlos Hidalgo Duque opens with 1.Nf3 (54% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Hidalgo Duque answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Carlos Hidalgo Duque play as White?
As White, Carlos Hidalgo Duque's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Hidalgo Duque play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Hidalgo Duque most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Carlos Hidalgo Duque's FIDE rating?
Carlos Hidalgo Duque is currently rated 2,318 in classical chess, 2,213 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Carlos Hidalgo Duque played?
Our database contains 108 games by Carlos Hidalgo Duque, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 23 draws, 40 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Hidalgo Duque?
108 games by Carlos Hidalgo Duque 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.