Prepare against Gonzalo Matias Villaverde Salas
CM · Peru · World #26,907 classical · FIDE ID 3873293
When preparing against Gonzalo Matias Villaverde Salas, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 58 games by Gonzalo Matias Villaverde Salas, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gonzalo Matias Villaverde Salas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gonzalo Matias Villaverde Salas 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 | 2,005 | 2,049 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,939 | 1,939 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,910 | 1,988 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 24 | 12 | 22 | 41.4% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gonzalo Matias Villaverde Salas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gonzalo Matias Villaverde Salas's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 96.3% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Salas usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Salas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Salas usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Salas usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 61.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Gonzalo Matias Villaverde Salas's chess games
All 58 games by Gonzalo Matias Villaverde Salas 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: 24 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Ju Villar | 2,179 | ch-PER | B57 |
| Jul 2026 | Li,Aiden Linyuan | 2,113 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | — |
| Jul 2026 | Bryan Leon Infante | 2,088 | XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O16 | B32 |
| Jan 2025 | Jesus Suasnabar | 2,044 | Zonal 2.4 2025 | D48 |
| Jul 2026 | Jacobo Suarez Flores | 1,816 | XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O16 | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O16 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,132 |
| 12th ch-Pan American School U13 | 2023 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,620 |
| Zonal 2.4 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,885 |
| 2nd ch-South America | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,788 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,966 |
| ch-South America | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,445 |
| ch-PER | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 1,949 |
| WR Chess Marathon Perú 2026 | Rapid #2 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,971 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gonzalo Matias Villaverde Salas's chess games?
58 games by Gonzalo Matias Villaverde Salas, 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 Gonzalo Matias Villaverde Salas has played.
What does Gonzalo Matias Villaverde Salas play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Gonzalo Matias Villaverde Salas opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gonzalo Matias Villaverde Salas answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Gonzalo Matias Villaverde Salas play as White?
As White, Gonzalo Matias Villaverde Salas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gonzalo Matias Villaverde Salas play as Black?
As Black, Gonzalo Matias Villaverde Salas most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Classical (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Gonzalo Matias Villaverde Salas's FIDE rating?
Gonzalo Matias Villaverde Salas is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess, 1,939 in rapid and 1,910 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (May 2026).
How many games has Gonzalo Matias Villaverde Salas played?
Our database contains 58 games by Gonzalo Matias Villaverde Salas, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gonzalo Matias Villaverde Salas?
58 games by Gonzalo Matias Villaverde Salas 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.