Prepare against Fabian Ponzo
Argentina · World #36,724 classical · FIDE ID 113409
Our database contains 111 games by Fabian Ponzo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fabian Ponzo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabian Ponzo 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 | 1,950 | 2,128 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,955 | 1,964 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,904 | 1,969 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 44 | 18 | 49 | 39.6% |
| As White | 51 | 23 | 7 | 21 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 60 | 21 | 11 | 28 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabian Ponzo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabian Ponzo's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 16 | 31.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 29.4% | 46.7% |
| e4 | 10 | 19.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 11.8% | 41.7% |
| b3 | 4 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ponzo usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Ponzo usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …f5 (19% of these games) — Ponzo usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Ponzo usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Ponzo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Ponzo usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 62.5% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 28.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 9.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 82.4% | 32.1% |
| f5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Fabian Ponzo's chess games
All 111 games by Fabian Ponzo 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: 44 wins, 18 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A39 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E92 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Gustavo Mahia | 2,393 | 85th ch-ARG | A03 |
| May 2018 | Carlos Perez Pietronave | 2,200 | 93rd ch-ARG sf | B01 |
| Jul 2010 | Nicolas Cereijo | 2,139 | 85th ch-ARG | E06 |
| Apr 2019 | Andres Zamani | 2,127 | 94th ch-ARG sf | B01 |
| Jun 2017 | Pablo Herrera | 2,070 | Monte Grande Fasgba U2200 14th | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 1,871 |
| 85th ch-ARG | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 2,145 |
| Buenos Aires San Martin Memorial | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,835 |
| Villa Ballester LV Open | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,128 |
| 94th ch-ARG sf | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,086 |
| ch-ARG sf Amateur 13th | 2016 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,138 |
| 93rd ch-ARG sf | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 2,048 |
| Santa Rosa Villarreal Memorial 29th | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,736 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabian Ponzo's chess games?
111 games by Fabian Ponzo, 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 Fabian Ponzo has played.
What does Fabian Ponzo play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Fabian Ponzo opens with 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabian Ponzo answers 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Fabian Ponzo play as White?
As White, Fabian Ponzo's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabian Ponzo play as Black?
As Black, Fabian Ponzo most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Fabian Ponzo's FIDE rating?
Fabian Ponzo is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess, 1,955 in rapid and 1,904 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Fabian Ponzo played?
Our database contains 111 games by Fabian Ponzo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 18 draws, 49 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabian Ponzo?
111 games by Fabian Ponzo 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.