Prepare against Gaston Paiva
URY · World #107,376 classical · FIDE ID 3016153
When preparing against Gaston Paiva, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 54 games by Gaston Paiva, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gaston Paiva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gaston Paiva 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 | 1,708 | 1,777 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,767 | 1,767 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,652 | 1,662 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 15 | 13 | 26 | 27.8% |
| As White | 27 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gaston Paiva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gaston Paiva's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Paiva usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Paiva usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Paiva usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Gaston Paiva's chess games
All 54 games by Gaston Paiva in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - 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: 15 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Diego Moreno | 1,945 | Uruguayo Interclubes por Equipos 2026 | Blitz | A40 |
| Jan 2026 | Eudes Pinto Marques | 1,934 | Brazil Chess - Floripa | D35 |
| Jan 2026 | Jailson Joao Barbosa | 1,932 | Brazil Chess - Floripa | D00 |
| Feb 2025 | Eduardo Sanguinetti | 1,776 | 8th Montevideo Open 2025 | C44 |
| Feb 2025 | Gaston Onetto | 1,769 | 8th Montevideo Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Florianopolis Open | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,674 |
| 8th Montevideo Open 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,734 |
| 6th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,532 |
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,877 |
| Montevideo U1700 Open | 2022 | 5 | 4 | 1,714 |
| 2nd Montevideo Miercoles Trebejos | 2022 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,354 |
| 1st Montevideo Wednesday at the Mystery | 2021 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,227 |
| Montevideo Open | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,799 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gaston Paiva's chess games?
54 games by Gaston Paiva, from Dec 2021 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 Paiva has played.
What does Gaston Paiva play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Gaston Paiva opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gaston Paiva answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Gaston Paiva play as White?
As White, Gaston Paiva's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gaston Paiva play as Black?
As Black, Gaston Paiva most often plays: Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Gaston Paiva's FIDE rating?
Gaston Paiva is currently rated 1,708 in classical chess, 1,767 in rapid and 1,652 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,777 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Gaston Paiva played?
Our database contains 54 games by Gaston Paiva, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gaston Paiva?
54 games by Gaston Paiva 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.