Prepare against Gabriela Vargas
WIM · PRY · World #13,432 classical · FIDE ID 3700860
When preparing against Gabriela Vargas, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 841 games by Gabriela Vargas, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gabriela Vargas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriela Vargas 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 | 2,123 | 2,196 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,147 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,095 | 2,116 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 841 | 356 | 195 | 290 | 42.3% |
| As White | 423 | 181 | 99 | 143 | 42.8% |
| As Black | 418 | 175 | 96 | 147 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriela Vargas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriela Vargas's side.
First moves as White (423 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 397 | 93.9% | 54.3% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 3.8% | 68.8% |
| e4 | 10 | 2.4% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Nf3 (51.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Nf3 (34.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Vargas usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Vargas usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Vargas usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (218 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 185 | 84.9% | 56.2% |
| d5 | 13 | 6.0% | 61.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 105 | 84.0% | 52.4% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 5.6% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 6 | 4.8% | 91.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Gabriela Vargas's chess games
All 841 games by Gabriela Vargas in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 356 wins, 195 draws, 290 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 101 | 49/18/34 | 48.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 62 | 27/14/21 | 43.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 39 | 17/8/14 | 43.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 7/6/11 | 29.2% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 23 | 7/11/5 | 30.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 45 | 13/17/15 | 28.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 35 | 17/4/14 | 48.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 32 | 15/8/9 | 46.9% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 24 | 9/4/11 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 22 | 13/4/5 | 59.1% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 22 | 5/7/10 | 22.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 18 | 12/5/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,473 | Titled Tue | D30 |
| May 2021 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue | A40 |
| Mar 2009 | Alexander Matros | 2,450 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-D | C00 |
| May 2013 | Fabio Bruno | 2,433 | 2nd Grosseto Open | E14 |
| Nov 2021 | Koen Leenhouts | 2,420 | Titled Tue | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 124 | 45.5 | 2,158 |
| ch-PAR | 2017 | 38 | 14.5 | 2,089 |
| ch-PAR w | 2019 | 31 | 28 | 1,856 |
| Speed Chess w Q3 | 2021 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,101 |
| ch-Pan American w | 2012 | 18 | 10 | 2,023 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 9 | 2,098 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2021 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,209 |
| Speed Chess w Q5 | 2020 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriela Vargas's chess games?
841 games by Gabriela Vargas, from Jan 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 Gabriela Vargas has played.
What does Gabriela Vargas play on the first move as White?
Across 423 games with White in our database, Gabriela Vargas opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriela Vargas answers 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Gabriela Vargas play as White?
As White, Gabriela Vargas's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (101 games, 48.5% win rate); Indian Defense (62 games, 43.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (39 games, 43.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 423 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriela Vargas play as Black?
As Black, Gabriela Vargas most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (45 games, 28.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (35 games, 48.6% win rate); French Defense (32 games, 46.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 418 games.
What is Gabriela Vargas's FIDE rating?
Gabriela Vargas is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid and 2,095 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Gabriela Vargas played?
Our database contains 841 games by Gabriela Vargas, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 356 wins, 195 draws, 290 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriela Vargas?
841 games by Gabriela Vargas 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.