Prepare against Hernan Filgueira
IM · Argentina · World #5,418 classical · FIDE ID 101770
Our database contains 1,168 games by Hernan Filgueira, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hernan Filgueira's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hernan Filgueira 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 | 2,262 | 2,379 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,356 | 2,366 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,363 | 2,363 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,168 | 509 | 266 | 393 | 43.6% |
| As White | 573 | 263 | 130 | 180 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 595 | 246 | 136 | 213 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hernan Filgueira's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hernan Filgueira's side.
First moves as White (573 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 189 | 33.0% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 184 | 32.1% | 58.2% |
| c4 | 129 | 22.5% | 63.2% |
| Nf3 | 60 | 10.5% | 55.0% |
| b3 | 8 | 1.4% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Filgueira usually continues Nc3 (47.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Filgueira usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Filgueira usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Filgueira usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Filgueira usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Filgueira usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (284 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 152 | 53.5% | 52.0% |
| d6 | 58 | 20.4% | 51.7% |
| d5 | 35 | 12.3% | 58.6% |
| e5 | 14 | 4.9% | 60.7% |
| e6 | 12 | 4.2% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 87 | 44.8% | 57.5% |
| d5 | 55 | 28.4% | 55.5% |
| d6 | 34 | 17.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 7 | 3.6% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.1% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
Hernan Filgueira's chess games
All 1,168 games by Hernan Filgueira 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: 509 wins, 266 draws, 393 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 47 | 21/3/23 | 44.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 43 | 31/3/9 | 72.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 40 | 19/7/14 | 47.5% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 32 | 10/10/12 | 31.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 73 | 26/22/25 | 35.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 38 | 15/10/13 | 39.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 33 | 16/5/12 | 48.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 25 | 5/9/11 | 20.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 13/2/6 | 61.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Alexander Rakhmanov | 2,630 | Speed Chess Q2 | D31 |
| Jan 2024 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,627 | Titled Tue Late | A22 |
| Sep 2022 | Axel Bachmann | 2,603 | Titled Tue Early | A06 |
| Aug 2023 | Kacper Piorun | 2,597 | Speed Chess Q1 Sw | D94 |
| May 2023 | Daniel Fridman | 2,574 | Titled Tue Late | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 717 | 391 | 2,300 |
| 54th Villa Martelli ITT | 2008 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,400 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,402 |
| Villa del Parque ITT | 1998 | 14 | 8 | 2,345 |
| Fortaleza Open | 1994 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,425 |
| Buenos Aires FMDA Open A | 1992 | 11 | 7 | 2,471 |
| 85th ch-ARG | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,243 |
| 2nd American Continental | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,341 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hernan Filgueira's chess games?
1,168 games by Hernan Filgueira, 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 Hernan Filgueira has played.
What does Hernan Filgueira play on the first move as White?
Across 573 games with White in our database, Hernan Filgueira opens with 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hernan Filgueira answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Hernan Filgueira play as White?
As White, Hernan Filgueira's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (47 games, 44.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (43 games, 72.1% win rate); English Opening (40 games, 47.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 573 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hernan Filgueira play as Black?
As Black, Hernan Filgueira most often plays: Sicilian (73 games, 35.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (38 games, 39.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (33 games, 48.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 595 games.
What is Hernan Filgueira's FIDE rating?
Hernan Filgueira is currently rated 2,262 in classical chess, 2,356 in rapid and 2,363 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,379 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Hernan Filgueira played?
Our database contains 1,168 games by Hernan Filgueira, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 509 wins, 266 draws, 393 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hernan Filgueira?
1,168 games by Hernan Filgueira 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.