Prepare against Carlos Quarracino
Argentina · World #18,814 classical · FIDE ID 112402
Our database contains 86 games by Carlos Quarracino, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Quarracino's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Quarracino 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 | 2,067 | 2,277 | Oct 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,156 | 2,192 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 37 | 26 | 23 | 43.0% |
| As White | 43 | 24 | 12 | 7 | 55.8% |
| As Black | 43 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Quarracino's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Quarracino's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 97.7% | 69.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 69.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Quarracino usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Quarracino usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Quarracino usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Quarracino usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 79.2% | 31.6% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 20.8% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 73.3% | 72.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Carlos Quarracino's chess games
All 86 games by Carlos Quarracino 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: 37 wins, 26 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Sergio Carlos Giardelli | 2,437 | 10th Villa Martelli Pro Am Open | B42 |
| Jun 2003 | Alejandro Needleman | 2,417 | 3rd River Plate FMDA ITT | C02 |
| Jan 2003 | Enrique Manuel Scarella | 2,374 | 10th Villa Martelli Pro Am Open | D34 |
| Aug 2004 | Alejo De Dovitiis | 2,369 | 4th Villa Ballester de Invierno Open | C02 |
| Jun 2002 | Lucas Liascovich | 2,308 | Metropolitano Superior Open | E79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd River Plate FMDA ITT | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,314 |
| ch-ARG Junior 22 | 1976 | 9 | 5 | – |
| 56th Villa Ballester Open | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,103 |
| 11th Villa Martelli Pro Am Open | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,223 |
| Villa Ballester LV Open | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,189 |
| 4th Villa Ballester de Invierno Open | 2004 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,345 |
| 10th Villa Martelli Pro Am Open | 2003 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,424 |
| Metropolitano Superior Open | 2002 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,292 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Quarracino's chess games?
86 games by Carlos Quarracino, 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 Quarracino has played.
What does Carlos Quarracino play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Carlos Quarracino opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Quarracino answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Carlos Quarracino play as White?
As White, Carlos Quarracino's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Quarracino play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Quarracino most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Carlos Quarracino's FIDE rating?
Carlos Quarracino is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess and 2,156 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,277 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Carlos Quarracino played?
Our database contains 86 games by Carlos Quarracino, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 26 draws, 23 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Quarracino?
86 games by Carlos Quarracino 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.