Prepare against Esteban Caro
Argentina · World #10,867 classical · FIDE ID 109770
Our database contains 72 games by Esteban Caro, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Esteban Caro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Esteban Caro 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 | 2,156 | 2,234 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,170 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,129 | 2,133 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 40.3% |
| As White | 39 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 33 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Esteban Caro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Esteban Caro's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 94.9% | 56.8% |
| c3 | 2 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Caro usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Caro usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Caro usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- 1.c3 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Caro usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 84.2% | 65.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
Esteban Caro's chess games
All 72 games by Esteban Caro in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 29 wins, 24 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Saragossa Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A31 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2003 | Fabian Fiorito | 2,420 | 1st Chesspangenberg Open | B00 |
| Feb 2000 | Mauricio Dorin | 2,392 | ch-Nordeste | B08 |
| Feb 2005 | Alexis Ferrara | 2,230 | Posadas Summer Open | E65 |
| Oct 2015 | Joaquin Jimenez | 2,217 | Misiones Posadas Open | B30 |
| Aug 2005 | Hugo Ledesma | 2,151 | Posadas Anniv CAP 79th | B86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ARG sf | 2016 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,114 |
| 1st Chesspangenberg Open | 2003 | 8 | 5 | 2,492 |
| Najdorf Memorial Open | 1999 | 8 | 4 | 2,288 |
| 78th Posadas Anniv CAP | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,181 |
| Posadas Anniv CAP 79th | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,260 |
| Posadas | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,183 |
| Posadas Summer Open | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,339 |
| ch-ARG sf Jaque CC U2300 | 2019 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,073 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Esteban Caro's chess games?
72 games by Esteban Caro, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Esteban Caro has played.
What does Esteban Caro play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Esteban Caro opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Esteban Caro answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games).
What openings does Esteban Caro play as White?
As White, Esteban Caro's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Esteban Caro play as Black?
As Black, Esteban Caro most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Esteban Caro's FIDE rating?
Esteban Caro is currently rated 2,156 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid and 2,129 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (May 2010).
How many games has Esteban Caro played?
Our database contains 72 games by Esteban Caro, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 24 draws, 19 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Esteban Caro?
72 games by Esteban Caro 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.