Prepare against Gustavo Ayala
Argentina · World #42,744 classical · FIDE ID 107760
When preparing against Gustavo Ayala, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%).
Our database contains 87 games by Gustavo Ayala, covering May 2011 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Gustavo Ayala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gustavo Ayala 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 | 1,923 | 2,027 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,943 | 1,953 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,943 | 1,965 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 32 | 17 | 38 | 36.8% |
| As White | 43 | 14 | 10 | 19 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 44 | 18 | 7 | 19 | 40.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2024): 325 rated games against 282 different opponents, across 49 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 238 | 110 | 39 | 89 | 46.2% | 1,917 | 1,927 | 8 |
| Rapid | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 21.1% | 1,964 | 1,823 | 3 |
| Blitz | 68 | 29 | 10 | 29 | 42.6% | 1,885 | 1,878 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 122 | 21 | 23 | 78 | 17.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 137 | 83 | 23 | 31 | 60.6% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 5 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 2 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 44 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 1,996 | 1,916 |
| 2023 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1,879 | 2,024 |
| 2022 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1,740 | 1,769 |
| 2021 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 1,711 | 1,674 |
| 2019 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1,763 | 1,825 |
| 2018 | 37 | 18 | 7 | 12 | 1,841 | 1,906 |
| 2017 | 22 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 1,918 | 1,778 |
| 2016 | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 1,990 | 1,876 |
| 2015 | 26 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 1,834 | 1,921 |
| 2014 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1,993 | 1,993 |
| 2013 | 43 | 20 | 6 | 17 | 2,002 | 1,989 |
| 2012 | 50 | 20 | 9 | 21 | 1,948 | 1,922 |
| 2011 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 2,037 | 2,077 |
| 2010 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1,953 | 2,220 |
| 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1,656 | 1,656 |
| 2007 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2,370 | 2,103 |
| 2006 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2,054 | 1,954 |
Where Gustavo Ayala has played
Argentina (48) · Spain (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gustavo Ayala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gustavo Ayala's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 97.7% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Ayala usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Ayala usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Ayala usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Ayala usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 69.6% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 6 | 26.1% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Gustavo Ayala's chess games
All 87 games by Gustavo Ayala in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - Oct 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: 32 wins, 17 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Pablo Barrionuevo | 2,298 | Buenos Aires La Porta Cup | B07 |
| Aug 2007 | Esteban Cervetto | 2,171 | LNA Puma Cup | C56 |
| Aug 2004 | Armando E. Radoszta | 2,077 | 30th chT-Buenos Aires Intercoop | B06 |
| Feb 2012 | Gustavo E. Montoro | 2,061 | Buenos Aires-C | C05 |
| May 2003 | Mario Abel Perez | 1,957 | ch-ARG U20 | A67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th American Continental | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,045 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,691 |
| 3rd Buenos Aires Duchamp Boca Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,019 |
| Buenos Aires-C | 2012 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,818 |
| ch-ARG U20 | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 2,166 |
| Santa Rosa Open | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,816 |
| Chascomus U2200 Open | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,890 |
| LNA Puma Cup | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 2,170 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gustavo Ayala's chess games?
87 games by Gustavo Ayala, from May 2011 to Oct 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 Gustavo Ayala has played.
What does Gustavo Ayala play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Gustavo Ayala opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gustavo Ayala answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Gustavo Ayala play as White?
As White, Gustavo Ayala's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gustavo Ayala play as Black?
As Black, Gustavo Ayala most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Gustavo Ayala's FIDE rating?
Gustavo Ayala is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,943 in rapid and 1,943 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,027 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Gustavo Ayala played?
Our database contains 87 games by Gustavo Ayala, covering May 2011 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 17 draws, 38 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gustavo Ayala?
87 games by Gustavo Ayala 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.