Prepare against Carlos Varas
FM · CHL · World #10,495 classical · FIDE ID 3400433
Our database contains 250 games by Carlos Varas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Varas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Varas 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 | 2,162 | 2,310 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,256 | 2,275 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,196 | 2,196 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 250 | 110 | 78 | 62 | 44.0% |
| As White | 130 | 60 | 40 | 30 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 120 | 50 | 38 | 32 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Varas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Varas's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 128 | 98.5% | 61.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Varas usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Varas usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Varas usually continues d4 (59.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Varas usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Varas usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 74.5% | 59.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 10.9% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 53.3% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 18 | 40.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Carlos Varas's chess games
All 250 games by Carlos Varas 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: 110 wins, 78 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 26 | 12/8/6 | 46.2% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C12 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 12/6/5 | 52.2% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Nebojsa Nikcevic | 2,540 | Suances Open | B38 |
| Jan 2000 | Felix Izeta Txabarri | 2,499 | ch-Euskadi | B11 |
| Oct 1998 | Bruno Belotti | 2,430 | Olympiad-33 | B22 |
| Aug 2003 | Eduardo Arancibia Guzman | 2,405 | Santiago CC Aj Talcahuano Open A | B58 |
| Aug 2000 | Daniel Elguezabal Varela | 2,400 | chT-ESP | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Euskadi | 2023 | 59 | 33 | 2,208 |
| ch-CHI | 1997 | 13 | 8 | 2,322 |
| Santiago Open | 1997 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,471 |
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div 1st | 2019 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,335 |
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div Honor | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,276 |
| chTA-Euskadi | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 2,347 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 Gp1 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,272 |
| ch-Hamburg | 1993 | 9 | 6 | 2,453 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Varas's chess games?
250 games by Carlos Varas, 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 Varas has played.
What does Carlos Varas play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Carlos Varas opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Varas answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Carlos Varas play as White?
As White, Carlos Varas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Varas play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Varas most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Horwitz Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Carlos Varas's FIDE rating?
Carlos Varas is currently rated 2,162 in classical chess, 2,256 in rapid and 2,196 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Carlos Varas played?
Our database contains 250 games by Carlos Varas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 78 draws, 62 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Varas?
250 games by Carlos Varas 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.