Prepare against Henry Retamozo
Peru · World #18,321 classical · FIDE ID 3800350
When preparing against Henry Retamozo, expect 1.c4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 51.9% over 27 games.
Our database contains 163 games by Henry Retamozo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henry Retamozo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henry Retamozo 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 | 2,072 | 2,270 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,093 | 2,112 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 64 | 51 | 48 | 39.3% |
| As White | 84 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 79 | 33 | 24 | 22 | 41.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henry Retamozo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henry Retamozo's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 38 | 45.2% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 33.3% | 51.8% |
| e4 | 13 | 15.5% | 30.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Retamozo usually continues g3 (85.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Retamozo usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Retamozo usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Retamozo usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Retamozo usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Retamozo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 71.9% | 58.7% |
| e5 | 9 | 28.1% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 100.0% | 54.8% |
Henry Retamozo's chess games
All 163 games by Henry Retamozo 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: 64 wins, 51 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 27 | 14/6/7 | 51.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Daniel Fernandez | 2,447 | Callao Open | B23 |
| Jan 2002 | Oswaldo Zambrana | 2,389 | 1st Lima | B89 |
| Jan 2004 | Miguel Angel Nina | 2,348 | 1st PER Grand Prix | A14 |
| Jan 2004 | Christian Esplana | 2,343 | Lima Olympic Qualifier | B88 |
| Jan 2002 | Miguel Sierra | 2,290 | 1st Lima qual Open | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PER | 2016 | 26 | 14 | 2,261 |
| Lima Open | 2005 | 13 | 7 | 2,316 |
| 1st Lima | 2002 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,187 |
| 2nd Lima Morales Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,078 |
| Callao Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,378 |
| PER-sf | 1994 | 9 | 6 | 2,405 |
| ch-PER sf | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,244 |
| 1st Lima qual Open | 2002 | 9 | 7 | 2,440 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henry Retamozo's chess games?
163 games by Henry Retamozo, 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 Henry Retamozo has played.
What does Henry Retamozo play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Henry Retamozo opens with 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henry Retamozo answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Henry Retamozo play as White?
As White, Henry Retamozo's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (27 games, 51.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henry Retamozo play as Black?
As Black, Henry Retamozo most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Henry Retamozo's FIDE rating?
Henry Retamozo is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 2,093 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Henry Retamozo played?
Our database contains 163 games by Henry Retamozo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 51 draws, 48 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henry Retamozo?
163 games by Henry Retamozo 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.