Prepare against Hector Barra Carrasco
CHL · World #29,059 classical · FIDE ID 3401448
When preparing against Hector Barra Carrasco, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 67 games by Hector Barra Carrasco, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hector Barra Carrasco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hector Barra Carrasco 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 | 1,992 | 2,212 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,034 | 2,046 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,049 | 2,089 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 26 | 13 | 28 | 38.8% |
| As White | 32 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 35 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hector Barra Carrasco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hector Barra Carrasco's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 75.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 21.9% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Carrasco usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Carrasco usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Carrasco usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Carrasco usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Carrasco usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 36.8% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 6 | 31.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Hector Barra Carrasco's chess games
All 67 games by Hector Barra Carrasco in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 26 wins, 13 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Andres Rodriguez Vila | 2,492 | 19th Rio Grande Open | B07 |
| Jul 2018 | Maria Florencia Fernandez | 2,228 | Villa Tehuelches Cuarto Open | A56 |
| Jul 2016 | Jorge Daniel Fernandez | 2,062 | Villa Tehuelches 50 Anniversary 2nd | E95 |
| Oct 2016 | Fabian Pierucci | 2,026 | ch-Pan American U2300 | B04 |
| Jul 2020 | Carlos Rafael Acosta | 1,979 | 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,960 |
| 3rd Punta Arenas | 2018 | 9 | 2 | 2,003 |
| Villa Tehuelches Cuarto Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,030 |
| ?????? FINAL REGIONAL MAGALLANES 2026 ?????? | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,035 |
| Villa Tehuelches Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 2,099 |
| 19th Rio Grande Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 2,098 |
| Villa Tehuelches 50 Anniversary 2nd | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,235 |
| 18th Rio Grande Open | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,903 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hector Barra Carrasco's chess games?
67 games by Hector Barra Carrasco, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Hector Barra Carrasco has played.
What does Hector Barra Carrasco play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Hector Barra Carrasco opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hector Barra Carrasco answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% of games).
What openings does Hector Barra Carrasco play as White?
As White, Hector Barra Carrasco's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hector Barra Carrasco play as Black?
As Black, Hector Barra Carrasco most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Hector Barra Carrasco's FIDE rating?
Hector Barra Carrasco is currently rated 1,992 in classical chess, 2,034 in rapid and 2,049 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Hector Barra Carrasco played?
Our database contains 67 games by Hector Barra Carrasco, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 13 draws, 28 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hector Barra Carrasco?
67 games by Hector Barra Carrasco 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.