Prepare against Federico Esteve
URY · World #30,591 classical · FIDE ID 3005690
Our database contains 68 games by Federico Esteve, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Federico Esteve's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Federico Esteve 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 | 1,982 | 1,997 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 1,980 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,996 | 2,026 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 31 | 12 | 25 | 45.6% |
| As White | 37 | 20 | 7 | 10 | 54.1% |
| As Black | 31 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 91.9% | 67.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 8.1% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Esteve usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Esteve usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Esteve usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Esteve usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Esteve usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 64.7% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Federico Esteve's chess games
All 68 games by Federico Esteve in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 31 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Alvaro Guerrero | 2,028 | 8th Montevideo Open 2025 | B06 |
| Jun 2012 | Marcelo Lanzilotta Mernies | 2,008 | Montevideo Open | A08 |
| Feb 2026 | Alexandro Silva | 1,881 | Semifinal del Campeonato Uruguayo Absoluto 2026 | A45 |
| Feb 2013 | Luis Rodriguez Lazo | 1,864 | ch-URU sf | A40 |
| Jul 2023 | Alexander Avedisian | 1,859 | chT-URU 2 | E71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU sf | 2024 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,791 |
| chT-URU B | 2018 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,104 |
| 8th Montevideo Open 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 1,992 |
| Montevideo Open | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,950 |
| ch-URU sf2 | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,678 |
| 6th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,906 |
| Semifinal del Campeonato Uruguayo Absoluto 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,904 |
| Montevideo Metropolitano Stage 2 | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 2,221 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Federico Esteve's chess games?
68 games by Federico Esteve, from Feb 2013 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 Federico Esteve has played.
What does Federico Esteve play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Federico Esteve opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Federico Esteve answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Federico Esteve play as White?
As White, Federico Esteve's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (6 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Federico Esteve play as Black?
As Black, Federico Esteve most often plays: French: Advance Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Federico Esteve's FIDE rating?
Federico Esteve is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid and 1,996 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,997 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Federico Esteve played?
Our database contains 68 games by Federico Esteve, covering Feb 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Federico Esteve?
68 games by Federico Esteve 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.