Prepare against Hernan Catelli
CM · Argentina · World #7,998 classical · FIDE ID 116483
When preparing against Hernan Catelli, expect 1.e4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%).
Our database contains 114 games by Hernan Catelli, covering Apr 2005 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Hernan Catelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hernan Catelli 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 | 2,205 | 2,237 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,281 | 2,281 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,213 | 2,213 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 47 | 32 | 35 | 41.2% |
| As White | 57 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 57 | 27 | 13 | 17 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hernan Catelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hernan Catelli's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 40.4% | 67.4% |
| c4 | 17 | 29.8% | 38.2% |
| g3 | 7 | 12.3% | 78.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 8.8% | 10.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 8.8% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 67.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Catelli usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Catelli usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Catelli usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 38.2% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Catelli usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Catelli usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Catelli usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 90.0% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 87.0% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
Hernan Catelli's chess games
All 114 games by Hernan Catelli in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Oct 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: 47 wins, 32 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,373 | 3rd Berazategui Cup | A00 |
| Nov 2009 | Bryan Macias Murillo | 2,363 | Wch U20 | C09 |
| Jan 2011 | German Della Morte | 2,361 | Asuncion Prieto Memorial | C11 |
| Jan 2011 | Manuel Larrea | 2,323 | Asuncion Prieto Memorial | A30 |
| Nov 2007 | Maciej Brzeski | 2,307 | Wch U18 | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pan American U12 | 2001 | 15 | 8 | – |
| Asuncion Prieto Memorial | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,314 |
| Wch U20 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,257 |
| Wch U18 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,252 |
| ch-ARG sf 83rd | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,353 |
| Asuncion La Pergola Jardin | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,099 |
| ch-South American U18 | 2007 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,372 |
| ch-ARG sf U14 | 2003 | 7 | 5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hernan Catelli's chess games?
114 games by Hernan Catelli, from Apr 2005 to Oct 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 Hernan Catelli has played.
What does Hernan Catelli play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Hernan Catelli opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.g3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hernan Catelli answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Hernan Catelli play as White?
As White, Hernan Catelli's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hernan Catelli play as Black?
As Black, Hernan Catelli most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Hernan Catelli's FIDE rating?
Hernan Catelli is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 2,281 in rapid and 2,213 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (May 2016).
How many games has Hernan Catelli played?
Our database contains 114 games by Hernan Catelli, covering Apr 2005 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 32 draws, 35 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hernan Catelli?
114 games by Hernan Catelli 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.