Prepare against Ermes Espinosa Veloz
GM · Cuba · World #841 classical · FIDE ID 3507424
When preparing against Ermes Espinosa Veloz, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (27% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 1,106 games by Ermes Espinosa Veloz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ermes Espinosa Veloz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ermes Espinosa Veloz 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 | 2,468 | 2,544 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,466 | 2,506 | Apr 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,360 | 2,472 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,106 | 472 | 313 | 321 | 42.7% |
| As White | 541 | 257 | 148 | 136 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 565 | 215 | 165 | 185 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ermes Espinosa Veloz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ermes Espinosa Veloz's side.
First moves as White (541 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 492 | 90.9% | 61.2% |
| d4 | 32 | 5.9% | 65.6% |
| c4 | 10 | 1.8% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.1% | 58.3% |
| f3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 61.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Veloz usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Veloz usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Veloz usually continues d4 (59.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Veloz usually continues c4 (70.6% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Veloz usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (280 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 75 | 26.8% | 54.0% |
| e6 | 75 | 26.8% | 52.7% |
| e5 | 72 | 25.7% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 57 | 20.4% | 47.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 121 | 69.1% | 57.4% |
| d5 | 40 | 22.9% | 51.2% |
| e6 | 13 | 7.4% | 46.2% |
Ermes Espinosa Veloz's chess games
All 1,106 games by Ermes Espinosa Veloz 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: 472 wins, 313 draws, 321 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 74 | 41/20/13 | 55.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 61 | 32/15/14 | 52.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 37 | 16/8/13 | 43.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 33 | 18/5/10 | 54.5% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20 | 4/12/4 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 11/2/6 | 57.9% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 7/13/7 | 25.9% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 25 | 9/11/5 | 36.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 10/5/8 | 43.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 22 | 6/4/12 | 27.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 12/5/3 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 16 | 3/8/5 | 18.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Wesley So | 2,773 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
| Sep 2020 | Peter Svidler | 2,723 | Titled Tue | B90 |
| Oct 2020 | A.R. Saleh Salem | 2,682 | Titled Tue | B90 |
| Oct 2020 | Nils Grandelius | 2,662 | Speed Chess Super Swiss | A96 |
| Dec 2016 | Emilio Cordova | 2,660 | Carlos Torre Memorial Open 28th | A61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 488 | 262.5 | 2,362 |
| ch-CUB | 2022 | 30 | 14 | 2,469 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 19 | 11 | 2,352 |
| Guillermo Garcia Memorial A 20th | 2011 | 14 | 7 | 2,454 |
| Hermanos Almejeiras | 2005 | 13 | 7 | 2,395 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 13 | 7 | 2,484 |
| ch-CUB sf | 2010 | 12 | 8 | 2,478 |
| Santa Clara Salado Cup A | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,319 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Lelys Stanley Martinez Duany (20 games) · Omar Almeida Quintana (16 games) · Elier Miranda Mesa (15 games) · Yasser Quesada Perez (12 games) · Carlos Daniel Albornoz Cabrera (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ermes Espinosa Veloz's chess games?
1,106 games by Ermes Espinosa Veloz, 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 Ermes Espinosa Veloz has played.
What does Ermes Espinosa Veloz play on the first move as White?
Across 541 games with White in our database, Ermes Espinosa Veloz opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ermes Espinosa Veloz answers 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Ermes Espinosa Veloz play as White?
As White, Ermes Espinosa Veloz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (74 games, 55.4% win rate); Sicilian (61 games, 52.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (37 games, 43.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 541 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ermes Espinosa Veloz play as Black?
As Black, Ermes Espinosa Veloz most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 565 games.
What is Ermes Espinosa Veloz's FIDE rating?
Ermes Espinosa Veloz is currently rated 2,468 in classical chess, 2,466 in rapid and 2,360 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,544 (May 2018).
How many games has Ermes Espinosa Veloz played?
Our database contains 1,106 games by Ermes Espinosa Veloz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 472 wins, 313 draws, 321 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ermes Espinosa Veloz?
1,106 games by Ermes Espinosa Veloz 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.