Prepare against Claudio Javier Minzer
IM · Argentina · World #2,064 classical · FIDE ID 103055
When preparing against Claudio Javier Minzer, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 838 games by Claudio Javier Minzer, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Claudio Javier Minzer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claudio Javier Minzer 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 | 2,380 | 2,464 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,392 | 2,431 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,416 | 2,440 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 838 | 324 | 386 | 127 | 38.7% |
| As White | 413 | 183 | 174 | 56 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 425 | 141 | 212 | 71 | 33.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claudio Javier Minzer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claudio Javier Minzer's side.
First moves as White (410 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 240 | 58.5% | 64.8% |
| Nf3 | 94 | 22.9% | 69.1% |
| c4 | 39 | 9.5% | 65.4% |
| e4 | 22 | 5.4% | 59.1% |
| g3 | 11 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Minzer usually continues c4 (63.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Minzer usually continues c4 (67.4% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Minzer usually continues e4 (71.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 69.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Minzer usually continues c4 (70.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Minzer usually continues c4 (71.9% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Minzer usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 128 | 59.0% | 64.8% |
| e6 | 70 | 32.3% | 62.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 3.2% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 3.2% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 59.3% | 57.5% |
| e6 | 22 | 16.3% | 52.3% |
| f5 | 13 | 9.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 8.9% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 5.2% | 42.9% |
Claudio Javier Minzer's chess games
All 838 games by Claudio Javier Minzer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 324 wins, 386 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 38 | 16/17/5 | 42.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 31 | 15/12/4 | 48.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 26 | 12/12/2 | 46.2% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 23 | 13/8/2 | 56.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 19 | 9/10/0 | 47.4% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 7/10/0 | 41.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 11/3/2 | 68.8% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 59 | 26/28/5 | 44.1% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 10/10/8 | 35.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 24 | 13/9/2 | 54.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
| A93 | Horwitz Defense | 18 | 4/10/4 | 22.2% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 3/8/5 | 18.8% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/7/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Hicham Hamdouchi | 2,535 | Castellar Open | B26 |
| Sep 2007 | Mihai Suba | 2,525 | 15th Albacete Open | A05 |
| Oct 1998 | Gilberto Hernandez Guerrero | 2,520 | Najdorf Festival Open | B30 |
| Jul 2024 | Pier Luigi Basso | 2,501 | 5th Valencia Cuna Open | D23 |
| Mar 2024 | Safal Bora | 2,490 | 8th San Vicente Open | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Mallorca Preferente | 2021 | 20 | 15 | 2,367 |
| chT-Aragon | 2004 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,482 |
| Orense Open | 1996 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,496 |
| ch-ARG sf | 1998 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,388 |
| Villa del Parque ITT | 1998 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,435 |
| Santiago zt | 1996 | 14 | 9 | 2,451 |
| Buenos Aires JM ITT1 | 1995 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,465 |
| 3rd Santiago Magistral | 1996 | 13 | 7 | 2,363 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Horacio Saldano Dayer (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claudio Javier Minzer's chess games?
838 games by Claudio Javier Minzer, from Apr 2003 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 Claudio Javier Minzer has played.
What does Claudio Javier Minzer play on the first move as White?
Across 410 games with White in our database, Claudio Javier Minzer opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claudio Javier Minzer answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Claudio Javier Minzer play as White?
As White, Claudio Javier Minzer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (38 games, 42.1% win rate); Slav Defense (31 games, 48.4% win rate); English Opening (26 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 413 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claudio Javier Minzer play as Black?
As Black, Claudio Javier Minzer most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (59 games, 44.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (24 games, 54.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 425 games.
What is Claudio Javier Minzer's FIDE rating?
Claudio Javier Minzer is currently rated 2,380 in classical chess, 2,392 in rapid and 2,416 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,464 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Claudio Javier Minzer played?
Our database contains 838 games by Claudio Javier Minzer, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 324 wins, 386 draws, 127 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claudio Javier Minzer?
838 games by Claudio Javier Minzer 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.