Prepare against Carlos Pappier
Argentina · World #18,274 classical · FIDE ID 102598
Our database contains 32 games by Carlos Pappier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Pappier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Pappier 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 | 2,072 | 2,202 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,117 | 2,202 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,074 | 2,074 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 40.6% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Pappier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Pappier's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 93.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Pappier usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Pappier usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Pappier usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Pappier usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
Carlos Pappier's chess games
All 32 games by Carlos Pappier in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Gaston Carlos Andretta | 2,223 | Buenos Aires tt | E31 |
| Jan 2000 | Anibal Antollovich | 2,090 | Buenos Aires tt2 | B56 |
| Jan 1996 | Oscar Palmiero | 2,042 | chT-Buenos Aires FMDA | A51 |
| Jul 2024 | Cocoro Matsumura | 2,022 | 57th Biel HTO | D50 |
| Jul 2024 | Roland Arbinger | 2,013 | 57th Biel HTO | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57th Biel HTO | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,987 |
| 57th Biel Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,890 |
| ARG-Cup | 1995 | 4 | 2 | 2,220 |
| Buenos Aires | 1981 | 3 | 2 | 2,528 |
| Buenos Aires tt | 2000 | 3 | 2 | 2,346 |
| Buenos Aires Open | 1997 | 1 | 0 | 1,985 |
| chT-Buenos Aires FMDA | 1996 | 1 | 1 | 2,442 |
| Buenos Aires tt2 | 2000 | 1 | 1 | 2,490 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Pappier's chess games?
32 games by Carlos Pappier, from Apr 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 Pappier has played.
What does Carlos Pappier play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Carlos Pappier opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Pappier answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Carlos Pappier play as White?
As White, Carlos Pappier's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Pappier play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Pappier most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Carlos Pappier's FIDE rating?
Carlos Pappier is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 2,117 in rapid and 2,074 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Carlos Pappier played?
Our database contains 32 games by Carlos Pappier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Pappier?
32 games by Carlos Pappier 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.