Prepare against Hugo Orizondo
Dominican Republic · World #25,289 classical · FIDE ID 2013177
Our database contains 125 games by Hugo Orizondo, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hugo Orizondo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hugo Orizondo 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 | 2,016 | 2,211 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,002 | 2,002 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,893 | 2,120 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 44 | 31 | 50 | 35.2% |
| As White | 61 | 22 | 15 | 24 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 64 | 22 | 16 | 26 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hugo Orizondo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hugo Orizondo's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 83.6% | 53.9% |
| e4 | 10 | 16.4% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 53.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Orizondo usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Orizondo usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Orizondo usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 20.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Orizondo usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Orizondo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Orizondo usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 80.0% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 13.3% | 87.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Hugo Orizondo's chess games
All 125 games by Hugo Orizondo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 44 wins, 31 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Todd Andrews | 2,366 | US Masters Open | C84 |
| Nov 2004 | Francis M. Fernandez Paulino | 2,253 | Los Inmortales Open | D61 |
| Mar 2007 | Conrad Ho | 2,201 | US Masters Open | C47 |
| Mar 2007 | Zorigt Bayaraa | 2,196 | US Masters Open | E15 |
| Sep 2022 | Darvi Abraham Crispin Ferreras | 2,160 | Henriquez Urena Memorial 1st | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DOM | 2023 | 32 | 15 | 2,034 |
| US Masters Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,162 |
| Santo Domingo Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,948 |
| 2nd Santo Domingo AES Cup | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,105 |
| Henriquez Urena Memorial 1st | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,163 |
| Santo Domingo Summer Open | 2015 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,955 |
| Santo Domingo Gesta Catorce Open | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,054 |
| Los Inmortales Open | 2004 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,372 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hugo Orizondo's chess games?
125 games by Hugo Orizondo, from Apr 2003 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 Hugo Orizondo has played.
What does Hugo Orizondo play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Hugo Orizondo opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hugo Orizondo answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Hugo Orizondo play as White?
As White, Hugo Orizondo's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hugo Orizondo play as Black?
As Black, Hugo Orizondo most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Hugo Orizondo's FIDE rating?
Hugo Orizondo is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess, 2,002 in rapid and 1,893 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Hugo Orizondo played?
Our database contains 125 games by Hugo Orizondo, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 31 draws, 50 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hugo Orizondo?
125 games by Hugo Orizondo 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.