Prepare against Gaston Magallan
Argentina · World #17,765 classical · FIDE ID 114359
Our database contains 91 games by Gaston Magallan, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gaston Magallan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gaston Magallan 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 | 2,077 | 2,077 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,050 | 2,052 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,149 | 2,156 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 57 | 17 | 17 | 62.6% |
| As White | 50 | 36 | 8 | 6 | 72.0% |
| As Black | 41 | 21 | 9 | 11 | 51.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gaston Magallan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gaston Magallan's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 52.0% | 76.9% |
| d4 | 10 | 20.0% | 85.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 18.0% | 77.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.0% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 76.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Magallan usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (19% of these games) — Magallan usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Magallan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 85.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Magallan usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Magallan usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Magallan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 47.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 35.3% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 8 | 47.1% | 68.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
Gaston Magallan's chess games
All 91 games by Gaston Magallan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 57 wins, 17 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Ignacio Bernard | 2,224 | ch-ARG U2300 | A03 |
| May 2011 | Alejandro Genta | 2,113 | Colonia Camara Gastronomica | B43 |
| Aug 2018 | Leonardo Beherens | 2,091 | Concepcion del Uruguay U2200 | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Jacobo Zalisnak | 2,091 | Campeonato Superior Entrerriano "Copa Colón" 2026 | A05 |
| May 2011 | Sebastian Izquierdo | 2,062 | Colonia Camara Gastronomica | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,151 |
| Colonia Camara Gastronomica | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,061 |
| ch-ARG U18 sf etapa-2 | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,330 |
| Parana Dos Orillas Open | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 1,963 |
| ch-ARG sf Cup | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,119 |
| Gualeguaychu Baggio Cup | 2019 | 6 | 5 | 2,120 |
| Monte Grande Open | 2023 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| Concepcion del Uruguay U2200 | 2018 | 5 | 5 | 2,194 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gaston Magallan's chess games?
91 games by Gaston Magallan, from Jan 2004 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 Gaston Magallan has played.
What does Gaston Magallan play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Gaston Magallan opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gaston Magallan answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Gaston Magallan play as White?
As White, Gaston Magallan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gaston Magallan play as Black?
As Black, Gaston Magallan most often plays: Dutch Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Gaston Magallan's FIDE rating?
Gaston Magallan is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess, 2,050 in rapid and 2,149 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,077 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Gaston Magallan played?
Our database contains 91 games by Gaston Magallan, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 17 draws, 17 losses (62.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gaston Magallan?
91 games by Gaston Magallan 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.