Prepare against Gustavo Gaye
URY · World #31,834 classical · FIDE ID 3000460
When preparing against Gustavo Gaye, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (85%).
Our database contains 81 games by Gustavo Gaye, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gustavo Gaye's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gustavo Gaye 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 | 1,975 | 2,120 | Sep 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,009 | 2,009 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 31 | 25 | 25 | 38.3% |
| As White | 42 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 39 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gustavo Gaye's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gustavo Gaye's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 81.0% | 47.1% |
| g3 | 8 | 19.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Gaye usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Gaye usually continues Qe2 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Gaye usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 19% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Gaye usually continues Bg2 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Gaye usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Gaye usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Gustavo Gaye's chess games
All 81 games by Gustavo Gaye in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 31 wins, 25 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A25 | Hungarian Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Ruben Alsina | 2,138 | 10th Montevideo Nau64 | B11 |
| Aug 2012 | Alejandro Visillac | 2,002 | 10th Montevideo Nau64 | A43 |
| Jul 2017 | Alexander Avedisian | 1,892 | chT-URU B | A04 |
| May 2018 | Ubaldo Belistri | 1,880 | 3rd Montevideo Andrea Memorial | B11 |
| Oct 2016 | Horacio Savino | 1,864 | 9th Montevideo Trebejos Open | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montevideo zt 2.5 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,003 |
| 2nd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,932 |
| 1st Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,849 |
| 5th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,792 |
| 10th Montevideo Nau64 | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 2,043 |
| 3rd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,084 |
| 3rd Montevideo Andrea Memorial | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,930 |
| 4th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,878 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gustavo Gaye's chess games?
81 games by Gustavo Gaye, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Gaye has played.
What does Gustavo Gaye play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Gustavo Gaye opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.g3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gustavo Gaye answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...g6 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Gustavo Gaye play as White?
As White, Gustavo Gaye's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Hungarian Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gustavo Gaye play as Black?
As Black, Gustavo Gaye most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Gustavo Gaye's FIDE rating?
Gustavo Gaye is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess and 2,009 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Gustavo Gaye played?
Our database contains 81 games by Gustavo Gaye, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 25 draws, 25 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gustavo Gaye?
81 games by Gustavo Gaye 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.