Prepare against Francisco Hipolito Metz Souffront
Dominican Republic · World #28,809 classical · FIDE ID 6400434
When preparing against Francisco Hipolito Metz Souffront, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 51 games by Francisco Hipolito Metz Souffront, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Hipolito Metz Souffront's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Hipolito Metz Souffront 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 | 1,993 | 2,183 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,125 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,982 | 2,125 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 91.3% | 59.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 59.5% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Souffront usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Souffront usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Souffront usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Souffront usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Francisco Hipolito Metz Souffront's chess games
All 51 games by Francisco Hipolito Metz Souffront in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 17 wins, 19 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Francis M. Fernandez Paulino | 2,291 | ch-DOM | C11 |
| Apr 2010 | Fausto Jiovanny Puntier Andujar | 2,232 | ch-DOM | C18 |
| Apr 2018 | Gian Carlo Arvelo Leo | 2,198 | ch-DOM | A24 |
| Apr 2016 | Jose Rafael Sanchez | 2,178 | ch-DOM | C88 |
| Apr 2018 | Elby Reyes Capellan | 2,108 | ch-DOM | B97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DOM | 2019 | 49 | 26.5 | 2,080 |
| San Pedro de Macoris zt | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,783 |
| Santo Domingo Open | 2003 | 1 | 0 | 2,275 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Hipolito Metz Souffront's chess games?
51 games by Francisco Hipolito Metz Souffront, from Oct 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 Francisco Hipolito Metz Souffront has played.
What does Francisco Hipolito Metz Souffront play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Francisco Hipolito Metz Souffront opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Hipolito Metz Souffront answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Francisco Hipolito Metz Souffront play as White?
As White, Francisco Hipolito Metz Souffront's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Hipolito Metz Souffront play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Hipolito Metz Souffront most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Francisco Hipolito Metz Souffront's FIDE rating?
Francisco Hipolito Metz Souffront is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid and 1,982 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Francisco Hipolito Metz Souffront played?
Our database contains 51 games by Francisco Hipolito Metz Souffront, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 19 draws, 15 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Hipolito Metz Souffront?
51 games by Francisco Hipolito Metz Souffront 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.