Prepare against Eduar Misael Vargas
CM · Colombia · World #50,893 classical · FIDE ID 4405854
When preparing against Eduar Misael Vargas, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 199 games by Eduar Misael Vargas, covering Jul 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Eduar Misael Vargas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eduar Misael Vargas 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 | 1,890 | 1,960 | Oct 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,870 | 1,954 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,721 | 1,954 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 199 | 88 | 42 | 69 | 44.2% |
| As White | 103 | 41 | 23 | 39 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 96 | 47 | 19 | 30 | 49.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eduar Misael Vargas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eduar Misael Vargas's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 100 | 97.1% | 50.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 50.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Vargas usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Vargas usually continues c4 (52.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Vargas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 100.0% | 61.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 100.0% | 56.6% |
Eduar Misael Vargas's chess games
All 199 games by Eduar Misael Vargas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Oct 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: 88 wins, 42 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 24 | 6/6/12 | 25.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D66 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 35 | 18/5/12 | 51.4% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E61 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Juan Carlos Buitrago Grajales | 2,162 | Dosquebrad Open | E99 |
| Jan 2008 | Juan David Becerra | 2,105 | 20th Manizales Open | B21 |
| Oct 2011 | Ruben Culma | 2,073 | 5th Bogota Univ Central Open A | B60 |
| Feb 2018 | Soren Federico Obando Guzman | 1,989 | ch-COL Amateur U2000 | E61 |
| Feb 2018 | Samael Gomez | 1,972 | ch-COL Amateur U2000 | E85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U2000 | 2022 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,812 |
| ch-COL | 2022 | 12 | 5 | 1,754 |
| COL sub zt 2.3.4 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,888 |
| Manizales Las Americas Open B | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,810 |
| Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,789 |
| Pereira Gildardo Garcia Memorial B | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,891 |
| ch-COL sf | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,287 |
| 28th Manizales Open | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,784 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eduar Misael Vargas's chess games?
199 games by Eduar Misael Vargas, from Jul 2008 to Oct 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 Eduar Misael Vargas has played.
What does Eduar Misael Vargas play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Eduar Misael Vargas opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eduar Misael Vargas answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Eduar Misael Vargas play as White?
As White, Eduar Misael Vargas's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eduar Misael Vargas play as Black?
As Black, Eduar Misael Vargas most often plays: Sicilian (35 games, 51.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Eduar Misael Vargas's FIDE rating?
Eduar Misael Vargas is currently rated 1,890 in classical chess, 1,870 in rapid and 1,721 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,960 (Oct 2021).
How many games has Eduar Misael Vargas played?
Our database contains 199 games by Eduar Misael Vargas, covering Jul 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 42 draws, 69 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eduar Misael Vargas?
199 games by Eduar Misael Vargas 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.