Prepare against Christopher Guzman
FM · Dominican Republic · World #6,514 classical · FIDE ID 6405096
When preparing against Christopher Guzman, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 38.5% over 26 games.
Our database contains 641 games by Christopher Guzman, covering Jul 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Christopher Guzman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christopher Guzman 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 | 2,236 | 2,368 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,222 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,315 | 2,315 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 641 | 323 | 114 | 204 | 50.4% |
| As White | 323 | 184 | 54 | 85 | 57.0% |
| As Black | 318 | 139 | 60 | 119 | 43.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christopher Guzman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christopher Guzman's side.
First moves as White (323 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 305 | 94.4% | 64.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.2% | 78.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 64.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Guzman usually continues Nf3 (65.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Guzman usually continues Nf3 (67.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Guzman usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Guzman usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Guzman usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Guzman usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 86 | 60.1% | 45.9% |
| e5 | 43 | 30.1% | 54.7% |
| c5 | 10 | 7.0% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 99 | 94.3% | 58.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.9% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Christopher Guzman's chess games
All 641 games by Christopher Guzman in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Sep 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: 323 wins, 114 draws, 204 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 40 | 20/9/11 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 22/3/12 | 59.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 28 | 15/1/12 | 53.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 39 | 17/7/15 | 43.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 27 | 12/4/11 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 10/4/12 | 38.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,722 | Titled Tue | D00 |
| Apr 2020 | Kirill Klyukin | 2,713 | Titled Tue | A30 |
| Jul 2020 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,685 | Titled Tue | A47 |
| Jul 2020 | Gata Kamsky | 2,674 | Titled Tue | C45 |
| Jul 2020 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,648 | Titled Tue | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 356 | 189 | 2,333 |
| ch-DOM | 2023 | 91 | 61 | 2,284 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 11 | 9 | 2,386 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 2,228 |
| 3rd La Vega Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,236 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,196 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,172 |
| 5th Santo Domingo Duarte Memorial | 2016 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,329 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christopher Guzman's chess games?
641 games by Christopher Guzman, from Jul 2009 to Sep 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 Christopher Guzman has played.
What does Christopher Guzman play on the first move as White?
Across 323 games with White in our database, Christopher Guzman opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christopher Guzman answers 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Christopher Guzman play as White?
As White, Christopher Guzman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (40 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 59.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (28 games, 53.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 323 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christopher Guzman play as Black?
As Black, Christopher Guzman most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (39 games, 43.6% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (26 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 318 games.
What is Christopher Guzman's FIDE rating?
Christopher Guzman is currently rated 2,236 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid and 2,315 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,368 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Christopher Guzman played?
Our database contains 641 games by Christopher Guzman, covering Jul 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 323 wins, 114 draws, 204 losses (50.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christopher Guzman?
641 games by Christopher Guzman 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.