Prepare against Hector Walsh
Argentina · World #41,738 classical · FIDE ID 110426
When preparing against Hector Walsh, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 134 games by Hector Walsh, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hector Walsh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hector Walsh 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 | 1,927 | 2,207 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,897 | 1,897 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,880 | 1,933 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 57 | 22 | 55 | 42.5% |
| As White | 66 | 29 | 10 | 27 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 68 | 28 | 12 | 28 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hector Walsh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hector Walsh's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 90.9% | 52.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Walsh usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Walsh usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Walsh usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Walsh usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Walsh usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 83.7% | 48.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 9.3% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Hector Walsh's chess games
All 134 games by Hector Walsh in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 57 wins, 22 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Jose Cubas | 2,419 | 2nd American Continental | B76 |
| Mar 2002 | Martin Crosa Coll | 2,393 | Ostende3 Challenger | B33 |
| Mar 2008 | Pablo Barrionuevo | 2,373 | Pinamar ITT Cinco Soles | B77 |
| Jan 1999 | Facundo Quiroga | 2,360 | Najdorf Memorial Open | B90 |
| Aug 2003 | Alfredo Cordero | 2,323 | 2nd American Continental | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinamar ITT Cinco Soles | 2008 | 18 | 3.5 | 2,088 |
| 2nd American Continental | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,275 |
| Ricardo Lettieri IRT | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,159 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,218 |
| Ostende3 Challenger | 2002 | 9 | 3 | 2,204 |
| Najdorf Memorial Open | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 2,138 |
| Villa Gesell Playas U2200 Open | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,943 |
| ch-ARG qual Amateur U2300 | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,980 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hector Walsh's chess games?
134 games by Hector Walsh, from Apr 2003 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 Hector Walsh has played.
What does Hector Walsh play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Hector Walsh opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hector Walsh answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Hector Walsh play as White?
As White, Hector Walsh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hector Walsh play as Black?
As Black, Hector Walsh most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Hector Walsh's FIDE rating?
Hector Walsh is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess, 1,897 in rapid and 1,880 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Hector Walsh played?
Our database contains 134 games by Hector Walsh, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 22 draws, 55 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hector Walsh?
134 games by Hector Walsh 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.