Prepare against Gustavo E. Montoro
Argentina · World #53,066 classical · FIDE ID 107115
When preparing against Gustavo E. Montoro, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 11.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 235 games by Gustavo E. Montoro, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Gustavo E. Montoro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gustavo E. Montoro 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 | 1,882 | 2,122 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 2,063 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 2,004 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 235 | 83 | 46 | 106 | 35.3% |
| As White | 120 | 54 | 27 | 39 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 115 | 29 | 19 | 67 | 25.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gustavo E. Montoro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gustavo E. Montoro's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 120 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Montoro usually continues Nc3 (51.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Montoro usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Montoro usually continues d4 (63.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 59 | 95.2% | 33.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 58.8% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 17.6% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.8% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Gustavo E. Montoro's chess games
All 235 games by Gustavo E. Montoro in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 83 wins, 46 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 12/5/11 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 2/3/13 | 11.1% |
| A40 | English Defense | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2004 | Gabriel Mazziotti Irigoyen | 2,261 | 11th Villa Martelli Pro Am Open | B20 |
| Nov 2011 | Franco Bentancor | 2,240 | Latin Cup | B01 |
| Nov 2011 | Jose Hernandez Riera | 2,225 | Latin Cup | C02 |
| Mar 2004 | Andrei Chtcherbine | 2,210 | Villa Ballester CAVB | A43 |
| Sep 2003 | Daniel Papadopulos | 2,205 | 77th ch-ARG | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicente Lopez IRT Open | 2003 | 10 | 6 | 2,197 |
| chT-ARG | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 2,033 |
| 48th Villa Ballester Open | 1998 | 9 | 6 | 2,362 |
| 77th ch-ARG | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,188 |
| 53rd Villa Ballester Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,327 |
| 56th Villa Ballester Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,132 |
| 11th Villa Martelli Pro Am Open | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,358 |
| Villa Ballester LV Open | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,252 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gustavo E. Montoro's chess games?
235 games by Gustavo E. Montoro, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 E. Montoro has played.
What does Gustavo E. Montoro play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Gustavo E. Montoro opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gustavo E. Montoro answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Gustavo E. Montoro play as White?
As White, Gustavo E. Montoro's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (28 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gustavo E. Montoro play as Black?
As Black, Gustavo E. Montoro most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 27.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (18 games, 11.1% win rate); English Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Gustavo E. Montoro's FIDE rating?
Gustavo E. Montoro is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,122 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Gustavo E. Montoro played?
Our database contains 235 games by Gustavo E. Montoro, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 46 draws, 106 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gustavo E. Montoro?
235 games by Gustavo E. Montoro 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.