Prepare against Hector Eduardo Chavez
CM · SLV · World #50,861 classical · FIDE ID 6700160
When preparing against Hector Eduardo Chavez, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 161 games by Hector Eduardo Chavez, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Hector Eduardo Chavez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hector Eduardo Chavez 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 | 1,891 | 2,208 | Jul 2008 |
| Blitz | 2,141 | 2,158 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 33 | 50 | 78 | 20.5% |
| As White | 75 | 21 | 20 | 34 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 86 | 12 | 30 | 44 | 14.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hector Eduardo Chavez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hector Eduardo Chavez's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 97.3% | 42.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 42.4% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Chavez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Chavez usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Chavez usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Chavez usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Chavez usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 95.5% | 31.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 57.7% | 36.7% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Hector Eduardo Chavez's chess games
All 161 games by Hector Eduardo Chavez 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: 33 wins, 50 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 0/6/7 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Sergio Minero Pineda | 2,400 | ch-Central America | A43 |
| Sep 1996 | Taalaibek Imanaliev | 2,395 | Olympiad-32 | B32 |
| Jan 2003 | Hector Leyva | 2,384 | ch-ESA | B86 |
| Sep 2016 | Dmitrij Scerbin | 2,347 | Olympiad-42 | B27 |
| Jun 2008 | Ricardo Urbina | 2,265 | Deportes zt 2.3.2 | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 14 | 4 | 2,084 |
| Wch U20 | 1996 | 13 | 3 | 1,984 |
| ch-San Salvador | 1998 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,154 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,307 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,177 |
| Pinar del Rio | 1997 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,103 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 2,138 |
| San Salvador zt | 1998 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,023 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hector Eduardo Chavez's chess games?
161 games by Hector Eduardo Chavez, 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 Hector Eduardo Chavez has played.
What does Hector Eduardo Chavez play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Hector Eduardo Chavez opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hector Eduardo Chavez answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games).
What openings does Hector Eduardo Chavez play as White?
As White, Hector Eduardo Chavez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hector Eduardo Chavez play as Black?
As Black, Hector Eduardo Chavez most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Hector Eduardo Chavez's FIDE rating?
Hector Eduardo Chavez is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess and 2,141 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Hector Eduardo Chavez played?
Our database contains 161 games by Hector Eduardo Chavez, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 50 draws, 78 losses (20.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hector Eduardo Chavez?
161 games by Hector Eduardo Chavez 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.