Prepare against David Encinas Varela
Mexico · World #30,278 classical · FIDE ID 5112168
When preparing against David Encinas Varela, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by David Encinas Varela, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Encinas Varela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Encinas Varela 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 | 1,984 | 2,026 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 1,925 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,971 | 1,971 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 13 | 12 | 26 | 25.5% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 81.8% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 13.6% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Varela usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Varela usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Varela usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Varela usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Varela usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
David Encinas Varela's chess games
All 51 games by David Encinas Varela in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - Aug 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: 13 wins, 12 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Alex Kolay | 2,270 | 28th North American Open | C02 |
| Feb 2022 | Alexander Andres Hernandez Jimenez | 2,167 | 8th ch-Iberoamerican | C55 |
| Feb 2022 | Jose Antonio Garcia de Dios | 2,145 | 8th ch-Iberoamerican | E97 |
| May 2025 | Rodrigo Hurtado Bahamonde | 2,134 | 58th Capablanca Mem Open | B57 |
| May 2025 | Manuel de Jesus Lares Flores | 2,099 | 58th Capablanca Mem Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th American Continental | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,824 |
| FIDE World Cup Mexico Qual | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,716 |
| 28th North American Open | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,108 |
| 8th ch-Iberoamerican | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 2,164 |
| 58th Capablanca Mem Open | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,168 |
| 32nd Carlos Torre Mem Open | 2022 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,853 |
| 17th American Continental | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,980 |
| 45th Sitges Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,991 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Encinas Varela's chess games?
51 games by David Encinas Varela, from Jan 2018 to Aug 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 David Encinas Varela has played.
What does David Encinas Varela play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, David Encinas Varela opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Encinas Varela answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does David Encinas Varela play as White?
As White, David Encinas Varela's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Encinas Varela play as Black?
As Black, David Encinas Varela most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is David Encinas Varela's FIDE rating?
David Encinas Varela is currently rated 1,984 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid and 1,971 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Aug 2019).
How many games has David Encinas Varela played?
Our database contains 51 games by David Encinas Varela, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 12 draws, 26 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Encinas Varela?
51 games by David Encinas Varela 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.