Prepare against Hector Velasquez
FM · HND · World #39,922 classical · FIDE ID 8400024
When preparing against Hector Velasquez, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 39 games by Hector Velasquez, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Hector Velasquez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hector Velasquez 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 | 1,937 | 2,239 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 2,083 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,964 | 2,173 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 43.6% |
| As White | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 35.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2026): 361 rated games against 175 different opponents, across 56 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 298 | 152 | 78 | 68 | 51.0% | 1,924 | 2,012 | 17 |
| Rapid | 22 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 54.5% | 1,722 | 1,744 | 5 |
| Blitz | 41 | 14 | 1 | 26 | 34.1% | 1,977 | 1,840 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 59 | 7 | 20 | 32 | 11.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 242 | 130 | 57 | 55 | 53.7% |
Wins over titled players: 10 vs FM · 26 vs CM · 2 vs WFM · 6 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
7 tournament wins from 51 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 1,873 | 1,811 |
| 2025 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1,783 | 1,958 |
| 2024 | 34 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 1,790 | 1,828 |
| 2023 | 35 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 1,724 | 1,881 |
| 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1,758 | 1,758 |
| 2019 | 39 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 1,957 | 2,002 |
| 2018 | 47 | 22 | 16 | 9 | 1,886 | 1,988 |
| 2017 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1,996 | 2,088 |
| 2016 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1,916 | 2,216 |
| 2015 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1,920 | 2,080 |
| 2014 | 56 | 27 | 11 | 18 | 2,008 | 2,062 |
| 2013 | 41 | 17 | 5 | 19 | 2,109 | 1,926 |
| 2012 | 40 | 19 | 12 | 9 | 2,086 | 2,119 |
Where Hector Velasquez has played
Honduras (50) · Costa Rica (2) · Panama (2) · El Salvador (1) · Nicaragua (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hector Velasquez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hector Velasquez's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 100.0% | 63.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Velasquez usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Velasquez usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Velasquez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Hector Velasquez's chess games
All 39 games by Hector Velasquez 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1988 | Zillur Rahman | 2,330 | Olympiad-28 | B84 |
| Nov 1988 | Jonathan Hawes | 2,205 | Olympiad-28 | D60 |
| Oct 2026 | Javier Antonio Torres | 2,068 | Pan-American Championship Masters & Seniors 2026 | 65+ | A40 |
| Feb 2026 | Mario Paz Garcia | 1,854 | Campeonato Nacional Honduras 2026 | Open | B17 |
| May 2014 | Donaldo Mejia | 1,847 | Managua Sub zt 2.3 | D09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-28 | 1988 | 14 | 9 | 2,367 |
| Pan-American Championship Masters & Seniors 2026 | 65+ | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,951 |
| Managua Sub zt 2.3 | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 2,025 |
| ch-HON sf1 | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,829 |
| Campeonato Nacional Honduras 2026 | Open | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,055 |
| chT-Central America 7th | 2001 | 2 | 0 | 1,885 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hector Velasquez's chess games?
39 games by Hector Velasquez, 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 Velasquez has played.
What does Hector Velasquez play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Hector Velasquez opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hector Velasquez answers 1...c6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Hector Velasquez play as White?
As White, Hector Velasquez's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hector Velasquez play as Black?
As Black, Hector Velasquez most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Hector Velasquez's FIDE rating?
Hector Velasquez is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid and 1,964 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,239 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Hector Velasquez played?
Our database contains 39 games by Hector Velasquez, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hector Velasquez?
39 games by Hector Velasquez 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.