Prepare against Heriberto Ortiz
NIC · World #94,366 classical · FIDE ID 6101127
When preparing against Heriberto Ortiz, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 161 games by Heriberto Ortiz, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heriberto Ortiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heriberto Ortiz 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 | 1,746 | 1,972 | Mar 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,811 | 1,897 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,814 | 1,928 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 61 | 32 | 68 | 37.9% |
| As White | 78 | 33 | 18 | 27 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 83 | 28 | 14 | 41 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heriberto Ortiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heriberto Ortiz's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 71.8% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 21 | 26.9% | 47.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Ortiz usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Ortiz usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Ortiz usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Ortiz usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Ortiz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Ortiz usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 58.7% | 37.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 26.1% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.5% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.5% | 83.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 50.0% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Heriberto Ortiz's chess games
All 161 games by Heriberto Ortiz in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 61 wins, 32 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| A39 | English Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Hector Leyva | 2,327 | 16th Managua Hurtado Memorial | B08 |
| Nov 2020 | Carlos Davila | 2,222 | chT-NCA Final | D02 |
| Nov 2015 | Jorge Picado | 2,211 | chT-NCA | C45 |
| Sep 2017 | Felix Espinoza | 2,191 | ch-NCA Open | C64 |
| Oct 2020 | Francisco Batres | 2,145 | chT-NCA Final | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NCA sf | 2023 | 26 | 12 | 1,786 |
| Managua Ramirez de Arellano Memorial | 2022 | 18 | 9 | 1,684 |
| ch-NCA Open | 2021 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,802 |
| chT-NCA Final | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 1,951 |
| 22nd Managua Hurtado Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,818 |
| Managua Arellano Mem | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,896 |
| Managua Guido Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,748 |
| Managua Hurtado Mem Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,719 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heriberto Ortiz's chess games?
161 games by Heriberto Ortiz, from Jan 2014 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 Heriberto Ortiz has played.
What does Heriberto Ortiz play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Heriberto Ortiz opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heriberto Ortiz answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Heriberto Ortiz play as White?
As White, Heriberto Ortiz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heriberto Ortiz play as Black?
As Black, Heriberto Ortiz most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Heriberto Ortiz's FIDE rating?
Heriberto Ortiz is currently rated 1,746 in classical chess, 1,811 in rapid and 1,814 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,972 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Heriberto Ortiz played?
Our database contains 161 games by Heriberto Ortiz, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 32 draws, 68 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heriberto Ortiz?
161 games by Heriberto Ortiz 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.