Prepare against Cristobal Henriquez Villagra
GM · CHL · World #234 classical · FIDE ID 3409350
When preparing against Cristobal Henriquez Villagra, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Advance Variation as White, 41.7% over 36 games.
Our database contains 2,947 games by Cristobal Henriquez Villagra, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Cristobal Henriquez Villagra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cristobal Henriquez Villagra 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 | 2,569 | 2,630 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,576 | 2,605 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,495 | 2,594 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,947 | 1,671 | 509 | 767 | 56.7% |
| As White | 1,484 | 891 | 237 | 356 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 1,463 | 780 | 272 | 411 | 53.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cristobal Henriquez Villagra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cristobal Henriquez Villagra's side.
First moves as White (1,482 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 894 | 60.3% | 67.4% |
| d4 | 283 | 19.1% | 66.6% |
| g3 | 150 | 10.1% | 74.0% |
| Nf3 | 99 | 6.7% | 64.6% |
| c4 | 23 | 1.6% | 65.2% |
| b3 | 15 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 67.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Villagra usually continues Nf3 (69.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Villagra usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Villagra usually continues d4 (58.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 66.6% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Villagra usually continues c4 (69.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Villagra usually continues Nf3 (76.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Villagra usually continues Nd2 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (668 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 234 | 35.0% | 63.7% |
| c6 | 218 | 32.6% | 65.4% |
| d6 | 127 | 19.0% | 70.9% |
| e5 | 54 | 8.1% | 54.6% |
| Nc6 | 17 | 2.5% | 91.2% |
| g6 | 13 | 1.9% | 76.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (501 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 248 | 49.5% | 58.5% |
| d5 | 127 | 25.3% | 64.2% |
| d6 | 98 | 19.6% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 18 | 3.6% | 61.1% |
| c6 | 4 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Cristobal Henriquez Villagra's chess games
All 2,947 games by Cristobal Henriquez Villagra in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 1,671 wins, 509 draws, 767 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 167 | 119/20/28 | 71.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 138 | 96/10/32 | 69.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 69 | 35/16/18 | 50.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 60 | 39/12/9 | 65.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 58 | 33/2/23 | 56.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 56 | 30/17/9 | 53.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 54 | 29/8/17 | 53.7% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 50 | 34/3/13 | 68.0% |
| D02 | London System | 46 | 25/9/12 | 54.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 36 | 15/8/13 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 118 | 64/23/31 | 54.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 110 | 47/21/42 | 42.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 102 | 66/7/29 | 64.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 74 | 48/5/21 | 64.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 62 | 36/9/17 | 58.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 52 | 36/3/13 | 69.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 50 | 25/12/13 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 44 | 27/6/11 | 61.4% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 42 | 20/8/14 | 47.6% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 42 | 24/10/8 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,823 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | D37 |
| Aug 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,807 | Titled Tue Early | B42 |
| Jan 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,801 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Jan 2026 | Vincent Keymer | 2,776 | Titled Tue | A06 |
| Jun 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,770 | Titled Tue Early | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,149 | 758 | 2,519 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 137 | 84 | 2,473 |
| ch-CHI | 2024 | 94 | 70 | 2,500 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 78 | 49.5 | 2,509 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 42 | 19.5 | 2,499 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2014 | 36 | 22.5 | 2,259 |
| FIDE Grand Swiss | 2025 | 33 | 16 | 2,605 |
| Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup | 2020 | 31 | 15 | 2,619 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexey Sarana (33 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (27 games) · Olexandr Bortnyk (23 games) · Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (21 games) · Pablo Salinas Herrera (19 games) · Jan-Krzysztof Duda (14 games) · Alexander Donchenko (14 games) · Matthias Bluebaum (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cristobal Henriquez Villagra's chess games?
2,947 games by Cristobal Henriquez Villagra, from Apr 2006 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 Cristobal Henriquez Villagra has played.
What does Cristobal Henriquez Villagra play on the first move as White?
Across 1,482 games with White in our database, Cristobal Henriquez Villagra opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.g3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cristobal Henriquez Villagra answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Cristobal Henriquez Villagra play as White?
As White, Cristobal Henriquez Villagra's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (167 games, 71.3% win rate); Hungarian Opening (138 games, 69.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (69 games, 50.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,484 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cristobal Henriquez Villagra play as Black?
As Black, Cristobal Henriquez Villagra most often plays: Sicilian (118 games, 54.2% win rate); Indian Defense (110 games, 42.7% win rate); Philidor (102 games, 64.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,463 games.
What is Cristobal Henriquez Villagra's FIDE rating?
Cristobal Henriquez Villagra is currently rated 2,569 in classical chess, 2,576 in rapid and 2,495 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,630 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Cristobal Henriquez Villagra played?
Our database contains 2,947 games by Cristobal Henriquez Villagra, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,671 wins, 509 draws, 767 losses (56.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cristobal Henriquez Villagra?
2,947 games by Cristobal Henriquez Villagra 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.