Prepare against Fabian Romero
Argentina · World #81,995 classical · FIDE ID 115649
When preparing against Fabian Romero, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (38%).
Our database contains 139 games by Fabian Romero, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fabian Romero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabian Romero 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 | 1,783 | 2,058 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 1,904 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,835 | 1,910 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 47 | 17 | 75 | 33.8% |
| As White | 70 | 25 | 7 | 38 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 69 | 22 | 10 | 37 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabian Romero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabian Romero's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 81.4% | 43.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 8.6% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 43.9% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Romero usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Romero usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Romero usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Romero usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Romero usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Romero usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 59.5% | 34.1% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 18.9% | 57.1% |
| b6 | 4 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.4% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 31.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Fabian Romero's chess games
All 139 games by Fabian Romero in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 47 wins, 17 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Boris Ferrufino | 2,225 | Pinamar IRT Orosco | B20 |
| Mar 2008 | Suzana Chang | 2,080 | Pinamar IRT Cinco Soles | E81 |
| Dec 2021 | Rafael Jabie | 2,062 | ch-ARG Seniors 50 | A00 |
| Mar 2005 | Miguel Babo | 2,047 | Pinamar IRT Orosco | B13 |
| Aug 2014 | Micaela Gomez Camacho | 2,013 | Villa Gesell Playas U2200 Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th American Continental | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 1,840 |
| Pinamar IRT Orosco | 2005 | 11 | 4 | 2,052 |
| Pinamar B | 2006 | 10 | 1 | 1,915 |
| Pinamar IRT Cinco Soles | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,893 |
| Villa Gesell Playas U2200 Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,023 |
| ch-ARG qual Amateur U2300 | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,937 |
| 2nd Santa Teresita Open | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
| Pinamar Open | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,806 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabian Romero's chess games?
139 games by Fabian Romero, from Oct 2004 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 Romero has played.
What does Fabian Romero play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Fabian Romero opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabian Romero answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...Nc6 (19% of games), 1...b6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...Nc6 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Fabian Romero play as White?
As White, Fabian Romero's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabian Romero play as Black?
As Black, Fabian Romero most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Fabian Romero's FIDE rating?
Fabian Romero is currently rated 1,783 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid and 1,835 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,058 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Fabian Romero played?
Our database contains 139 games by Fabian Romero, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 17 draws, 75 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabian Romero?
139 games by Fabian Romero 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.