Prepare against Guy Argo
United States · World #68,904 classical · FIDE ID 2045494
When preparing against Guy Argo, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (69%).
Our database contains 63 games by Guy Argo, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guy Argo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guy Argo 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 | 1,825 | 2,001 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,902 | 1,902 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,794 | 1,819 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 38 | 7 | 18 | 60.3% |
| As White | 31 | 20 | 4 | 7 | 64.5% |
| As Black | 32 | 18 | 3 | 11 | 56.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guy Argo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guy Argo's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 96.8% | 70.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 70.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Argo usually continues f4 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Argo usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Argo usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Argo usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 91.7% | 63.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 69.2% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Guy Argo's chess games
All 63 games by Guy Argo in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 38 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C31 | King's Gambit | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Ware Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Frank Thornally | 2,200 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | C31 |
| Jul 2015 | Tim Kokesh | 2,052 | San Francisco TNM Summer Open | B22 |
| Jun 2015 | Ashik Uzzaman | 2,027 | San Francisco TNM Summer Open | C31 |
| Dec 2016 | William Gray | 2,022 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | C41 |
| Jan 2017 | Joseph Tracy | 1,985 | San Francisco TNM Winter Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco TNM Fall Open | 2017 | 20 | 14 | 1,961 |
| San Francisco TNM Summer Open | 2017 | 19 | 12.5 | 1,934 |
| San Francisco Grey Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,806 |
| San Francisco TNM Winter Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,024 |
| San Francisco TNM Spring Open | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,847 |
| San Francisco Wilkerson Memorial | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1,932 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guy Argo's chess games?
63 games by Guy Argo, from Aug 2015 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 Guy Argo has played.
What does Guy Argo play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Guy Argo opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guy Argo answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games).
What openings does Guy Argo play as White?
As White, Guy Argo's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guy Argo play as Black?
As Black, Guy Argo most often plays: Latvian Gambit (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Guy Argo's FIDE rating?
Guy Argo is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess, 1,902 in rapid and 1,794 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,001 (May 2017).
How many games has Guy Argo played?
Our database contains 63 games by Guy Argo, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (60.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guy Argo?
63 games by Guy Argo 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.