Prepare against Gustavo Velazquez
Argentina · World #48,225 classical · FIDE ID 111007
When preparing against Gustavo Velazquez, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 146 games by Gustavo Velazquez, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Gustavo Velazquez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gustavo Velazquez 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 | 1,901 | 2,162 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,939 | 1,970 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,922 | 1,974 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 54 | 26 | 66 | 37.0% |
| As White | 75 | 26 | 15 | 34 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 71 | 28 | 11 | 32 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gustavo Velazquez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gustavo Velazquez's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 62.7% | 51.1% |
| e4 | 21 | 28.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.7% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 51.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Velazquez usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Velazquez usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Velazquez usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Velazquez usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Velazquez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Velazquez usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 46.9% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 12 | 37.5% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 56.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 20.0% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Gustavo Velazquez's chess games
All 146 games by Gustavo Velazquez 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: 54 wins, 26 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Roberto Junio Brito Molina | 2,384 | 17th Villa Martelli Pro Am Open | A85 |
| Jun 2000 | Nestor Daniel Robledo | 2,321 | chT-ARG | B07 |
| Jan 2005 | Gabriel Mazziotti Irigoyen | 2,277 | Villa Ballester LV Open | D02 |
| Jan 1992 | Raul Rene Perez | 2,250 | Villa Ballester Open | D02 |
| Jan 2004 | Hernan Ojeda | 2,248 | 54th Villa Ballester Open | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Ballester Open | 1994 | 24 | 11 | 2,216 |
| 77th ch-ARG | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,242 |
| Villa Ballester CAVB | 2004 | 8 | 3 | 1,986 |
| Villa Ballester CAVB 2nd | 2004 | 8 | 2 | 1,957 |
| 54th Villa Ballester Open | 2004 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,195 |
| 52nd Villa Ballester Open | 2002 | 8 | 5 | 2,252 |
| 53rd Villa Ballester Open | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,332 |
| ch-FANEBA | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 2,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gustavo Velazquez's chess games?
146 games by Gustavo Velazquez, 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 Velazquez has played.
What does Gustavo Velazquez play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Gustavo Velazquez opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gustavo Velazquez answers 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Gustavo Velazquez play as White?
As White, Gustavo Velazquez's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); London System (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gustavo Velazquez play as Black?
As Black, Gustavo Velazquez most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Gustavo Velazquez's FIDE rating?
Gustavo Velazquez is currently rated 1,901 in classical chess, 1,939 in rapid and 1,922 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Gustavo Velazquez played?
Our database contains 146 games by Gustavo Velazquez, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 26 draws, 66 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gustavo Velazquez?
146 games by Gustavo Velazquez 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.