Prepare against Gustavo Echeguren
Argentina · World #35,455 classical · FIDE ID 105155
When preparing against Gustavo Echeguren, expect 1.d4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 145 games by Gustavo Echeguren, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gustavo Echeguren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gustavo Echeguren 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 | 1,956 | 2,096 | Jan 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 28 | 44 | 73 | 19.3% |
| As White | 74 | 16 | 29 | 29 | 21.6% |
| As Black | 71 | 12 | 15 | 44 | 16.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gustavo Echeguren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gustavo Echeguren's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 40.5% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 22 | 29.7% | 34.1% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 27.0% | 47.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Echeguren usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Echeguren usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Echeguren usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 34.1% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Echeguren usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Echeguren usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Echeguren usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 33.3% | 36.4% |
| e5 | 11 | 33.3% | 27.3% |
| c5 | 8 | 24.2% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 91.7% | 22.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Gustavo Echeguren's chess games
All 145 games by Gustavo Echeguren in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 28 wins, 44 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A93 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Jose M Vieira Andrade | 2,282 | 1st Buenos Aires Duchamp Open | A23 |
| Aug 2003 | Oscar Estay Torreblanca | 2,231 | 2nd American Continental | E09 |
| Jan 1993 | Jose Felix Campos | 2,230 | Martinez Valle Open | E73 |
| Aug 2003 | Luis Ernesto Rodi | 2,221 | 2nd American Continental | A89 |
| Jan 1993 | Daniel Belfiore | 2,220 | Buenos Aires FMD Open | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd American Continental | 2005 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,048 |
| 2nd American Continental | 2003 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,094 |
| ch-Torre Blanca Superior | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,041 |
| Paraguay Gran Prix U2300 08 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,970 |
| 1st Chesspangenberg Open | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 2,385 |
| 4th Buenos Aires Bolivar Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,006 |
| Martinez Valle Open | 1993 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,272 |
| 1st Buenos Aires Duchamp Open | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,047 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gustavo Echeguren's chess games?
145 games by Gustavo Echeguren, from Apr 2003 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 Gustavo Echeguren has played.
What does Gustavo Echeguren play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Gustavo Echeguren opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gustavo Echeguren answers 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Gustavo Echeguren play as White?
As White, Gustavo Echeguren's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gustavo Echeguren play as Black?
As Black, Gustavo Echeguren most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Gustavo Echeguren's FIDE rating?
Gustavo Echeguren is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Gustavo Echeguren played?
Our database contains 145 games by Gustavo Echeguren, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 44 draws, 73 losses (19.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gustavo Echeguren?
145 games by Gustavo Echeguren 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.