Prepare against Gustavo Magallanes
Argentina · World #35,271 classical · FIDE ID 143502
Our database contains 177 games by Gustavo Magallanes, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gustavo Magallanes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gustavo Magallanes 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 | 1,957 | 2,020 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,967 | 1,978 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,001 | 2,001 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 58 | 51 | 68 | 32.8% |
| As White | 87 | 34 | 23 | 30 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 90 | 24 | 28 | 38 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gustavo Magallanes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gustavo Magallanes's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 94.3% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 5.7% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Magallanes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Magallanes usually continues Nc3 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Magallanes usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Magallanes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Magallanes usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Magallanes usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 98.1% | 43.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 96.3% | 44.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Gustavo Magallanes's chess games
All 177 games by Gustavo Magallanes in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 58 wins, 51 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 27 | 7/8/12 | 25.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Joan Martorell Aguado | 2,310 | Barcelona Vila de Gracia Open 9th | A49 |
| Jul 2016 | Jesus Carrasco Rodriguez | 2,202 | 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | B47 |
| Jul 2014 | Teodoro Asensio Linan | 2,189 | 16th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | A48 |
| Jul 2015 | Alex Lienhard | 2,139 | 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | B40 |
| Nov 2015 | Gerard Gaona Gonzalez | 2,123 | Barcelona Vila de Gracia Open 9th | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,166 |
| 16th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,998 |
| 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,844 |
| 18th Barcelona Sants Open B | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 2,021 |
| Barcelona 150 Anniversary 4 | 2019 | 8 | 7 | 2,187 |
| Najdorf Memorial Open | 2002 | 8 | 3 | 1,999 |
| 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,085 |
| 45th Barcelona Tres Peons B | 2016 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,069 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gustavo Magallanes's chess games?
177 games by Gustavo Magallanes, from Dec 2013 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 Magallanes has played.
What does Gustavo Magallanes play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Gustavo Magallanes opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gustavo Magallanes answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Gustavo Magallanes play as White?
As White, Gustavo Magallanes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Vienna Game (11 games, 63.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gustavo Magallanes play as Black?
As Black, Gustavo Magallanes most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Gustavo Magallanes's FIDE rating?
Gustavo Magallanes is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess, 1,967 in rapid and 2,001 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Gustavo Magallanes played?
Our database contains 177 games by Gustavo Magallanes, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 51 draws, 68 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gustavo Magallanes?
177 games by Gustavo Magallanes 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.