Prepare against Henry Richard Vasquez Vargas
FM · Peru · World #9,755 classical · FIDE ID 3836878
When preparing against Henry Richard Vasquez Vargas, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 48.6% over 35 games.
Our database contains 234 games by Henry Richard Vasquez Vargas, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Henry Richard Vasquez Vargas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henry Richard Vasquez Vargas 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 | 2,174 | 2,216 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,135 | 2,135 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,209 | 2,209 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 234 | 125 | 46 | 63 | 53.4% |
| As White | 120 | 60 | 28 | 32 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 114 | 65 | 18 | 31 | 57.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henry Richard Vasquez Vargas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henry Richard Vasquez Vargas's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 65.8% | 62.7% |
| Nf3 | 39 | 32.5% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Vargas usually continues c4 (53.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Vargas usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 61.5% score
- …d5 (49% of these games) — Vargas usually continues e3 (52.9% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Vargas usually continues b3 (73.1% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Vargas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 48.2% | 61.1% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 46.4% | 63.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 76.9% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
Henry Richard Vasquez Vargas's chess games
All 234 games by Henry Richard Vasquez Vargas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 125 wins, 46 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 35 | 17/9/9 | 48.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 25 | 15/2/8 | 60.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Abhimanyu Puranik | 2,607 | Titled Tue | B04 |
| Jun 2026 | Gokerkan,Cem Kaan | 2,497 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | C19 |
| Mar 2026 | Anthony Atanasov | 2,439 | Titled Tue | — |
| Jun 2025 | Deivy Vera Siguenas | 2,431 | 8th Ann. Real Chess Club | A04 |
| Mar 2026 | Quoc Hy Nguyen | 2,422 | Titled Tue | E48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 46 | 28.5 | 2,382 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2023 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,138 |
| FIDE World Open U20 Blitz | 2025 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,085 |
| ch-PER | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,138 |
| ECU Clasif2 U20 | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,903 |
| 8th Ann. Real Chess Club | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,380 |
| Zonal 2.4 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,182 |
| ch-World School U17 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,055 |
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Where can I find Henry Richard Vasquez Vargas's chess games?
234 games by Henry Richard Vasquez Vargas, from Apr 2016 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 Henry Richard Vasquez Vargas has played.
What does Henry Richard Vasquez Vargas play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Henry Richard Vasquez Vargas opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henry Richard Vasquez Vargas answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games).
What openings does Henry Richard Vasquez Vargas play as White?
As White, Henry Richard Vasquez Vargas's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (35 games, 48.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henry Richard Vasquez Vargas play as Black?
As Black, Henry Richard Vasquez Vargas most often plays: Alekhine Defense (25 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 83.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Henry Richard Vasquez Vargas's FIDE rating?
Henry Richard Vasquez Vargas is currently rated 2,174 in classical chess, 2,135 in rapid and 2,209 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Henry Richard Vasquez Vargas played?
Our database contains 234 games by Henry Richard Vasquez Vargas, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 46 draws, 63 losses (53.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henry Richard Vasquez Vargas?
234 games by Henry Richard Vasquez Vargas 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.