Prepare against Horacio Volman
Israel · World #18,218 classical · FIDE ID 2800853
Our database contains 130 games by Horacio Volman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Horacio Volman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Horacio Volman 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 | 2,073 | 2,223 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,071 | 2,162 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 30 | 34 | 66 | 23.1% |
| As White | 58 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 72 | 14 | 15 | 43 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Horacio Volman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Horacio Volman's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| e4 | 19 | 32.8% | 44.7% |
| c4 | 10 | 17.2% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 8.6% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Volman usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Volman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Volman usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 44.7% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Volman usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Volman usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Volman usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 41.2% | 21.4% |
| d6 | 7 | 20.6% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.8% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 61.9% | 26.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Horacio Volman's chess games
All 130 games by Horacio Volman 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: 30 wins, 34 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1986 | Alonso Zapata | 2,515 | Dieren Open | B47 |
| Nov 2004 | Wolfgang Pajeken | 2,365 | 1st Calvia Open | E82 |
| Jan 1996 | Gregory Gurevich | 2,355 | ch-ISR | C41 |
| Jan 1990 | Artur Kogan | 2,335 | ch-ISR | E14 |
| Jul 2012 | Nicolas Mayorga | 2,313 | Buenos Aires Yael Torre Blanca B | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISR | 2014 | 23 | 7.5 | 2,178 |
| Clarin B | 1978 | 15 | 3 | 2,100 |
| Buenos Aires Yael Torre Blanca B | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,123 |
| Givataim Ettinger | 2005 | 9 | 0.5 | 2,054 |
| 25th Budapest Spring Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,285 |
| Herzliya Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,176 |
| Maccabiah Open | 1993 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,435 |
| Budapest FS03 IM-B | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,257 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Horacio Volman's chess games?
130 games by Horacio Volman, 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 Horacio Volman has played.
What does Horacio Volman play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Horacio Volman opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Horacio Volman answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Horacio Volman play as White?
As White, Horacio Volman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Horacio Volman play as Black?
As Black, Horacio Volman most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Horacio Volman's FIDE rating?
Horacio Volman is currently rated 2,073 in classical chess, 2,071 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Horacio Volman played?
Our database contains 130 games by Horacio Volman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 34 draws, 66 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Horacio Volman?
130 games by Horacio Volman 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.