Prepare against Hector Velasquez
FM · HND · World #40,657 classical · FIDE ID 8400024
Our database contains 30 games by Hector Velasquez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 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 | 1,932 | 2,239 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,991 | 2,083 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,964 | 2,173 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 43.3% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 33.3% |
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 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Velasquez usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Velasquez usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Velasquez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Hector Velasquez's chess games
All 30 games by Hector Velasquez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 13 wins, 8 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Feb 2026 | Marlon Ardon | 1,748 | Campeonato Nacional Honduras 2026 | Open | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-28 | 1988 | 14 | 9 | 2,367 |
| 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?
30 games by Hector Velasquez, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 15 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 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Hector Velasquez play as White?
As White, Hector Velasquez's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 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); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Hector Velasquez's FIDE rating?
Hector Velasquez is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess, 1,991 in rapid and 1,964 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,239 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Hector Velasquez played?
Our database contains 30 games by Hector Velasquez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 9 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hector Velasquez?
30 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.