Prepare against Facundo Quiroga
IM · Argentina · World #11,402 classical · FIDE ID 103519
When preparing against Facundo Quiroga, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 886 games by Facundo Quiroga, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Facundo Quiroga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Facundo Quiroga 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 | 2,148 | 2,370 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,148 | 2,282 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,064 | 2,285 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 886 | 353 | 277 | 256 | 39.8% |
| As White | 430 | 189 | 134 | 107 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 456 | 164 | 143 | 149 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Facundo Quiroga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Facundo Quiroga's side.
First moves as White (430 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 338 | 78.6% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 64 | 14.9% | 57.8% |
| e4 | 17 | 4.0% | 70.6% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Quiroga usually continues c4 (60.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Quiroga usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Quiroga usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Quiroga usually continues g3 (42.1% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Quiroga usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Quiroga usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (233 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 210 | 90.1% | 53.6% |
| c6 | 8 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 3.0% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 7 | 3.0% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 116 | 89.9% | 48.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.1% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.3% | 83.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Facundo Quiroga's chess games
All 886 games by Facundo Quiroga in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 353 wins, 277 draws, 256 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 54 | 25/15/14 | 46.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 52 | 25/14/13 | 48.1% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 42 | 18/17/7 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 31 | 12/10/9 | 38.7% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 23 | 7/10/6 | 30.4% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 102 | 35/30/37 | 34.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 40 | 17/7/16 | 42.5% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 36 | 5/17/14 | 13.9% |
| A17 | English Opening | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 20 | 12/5/3 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 13/5/2 | 65.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Andres Rodriguez Vila | 2,524 | Ramos Mejia Memorial | D03 |
| Nov 2000 | Sergio Slipak | 2,520 | Vicente Lopez Rubinstein Open | C04 |
| Aug 2005 | Diego Flores | 2,513 | 3rd American Continental | E91 |
| Mar 2019 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,504 | Buenos Aires La Porta Cup | B50 |
| Aug 1998 | Maximiliano Ginzburg | 2,490 | ch-ARG 97 | A90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ARG | 2024 | 34 | 20 | 2,375 |
| ch-ARG sf | 2000 | 24 | 14 | 2,389 |
| Najdorf Memorial Open | 2002 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,329 |
| Buenos Aires Masters Open | 2024 | 17 | 11 | 2,191 |
| Buenos Aires La Porta Cup | 2019 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,292 |
| Mar del Plata Open | 1994 | 16 | 9 | 2,420 |
| Villa del Parque ITT | 1998 | 14 | 9 | 2,406 |
| Ciudad del Este | 2015 | 14 | 8 | 2,161 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sergio Slipak (19 games) · Cristian Dolezal (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Facundo Quiroga's chess games?
886 games by Facundo Quiroga, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Facundo Quiroga has played.
What does Facundo Quiroga play on the first move as White?
Across 430 games with White in our database, Facundo Quiroga opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Facundo Quiroga answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Facundo Quiroga play as White?
As White, Facundo Quiroga's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (54 games, 46.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (52 games, 48.1% win rate); Slav Defense (42 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 430 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Facundo Quiroga play as Black?
As Black, Facundo Quiroga most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (102 games, 34.3% win rate); Sicilian (40 games, 42.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (36 games, 13.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 456 games.
What is Facundo Quiroga's FIDE rating?
Facundo Quiroga is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess, 2,148 in rapid and 2,064 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,370 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Facundo Quiroga played?
Our database contains 886 games by Facundo Quiroga, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 353 wins, 277 draws, 256 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Facundo Quiroga?
886 games by Facundo Quiroga 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.