Prepare against Hugo Orizondo
Dominican Republic · World #20,042 classical · FIDE ID 2013177
When preparing against Hugo Orizondo, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%).
Our database contains 134 games by Hugo Orizondo, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 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 | 2,058 | 2,211 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,009 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,893 | 2,120 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 50 | 33 | 51 | 37.3% |
| As White | 65 | 24 | 16 | 25 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 69 | 26 | 17 | 26 | 37.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2004-2026): 665 rated games against 443 different opponents, across 76 events in 12 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 462 | 189 | 115 | 158 | 40.9% | 2,058 | 2,061 | 9 |
| Rapid | 27 | 16 | 1 | 10 | 59.3% | 1,898 | 1,986 | 4 |
| Blitz | 176 | 85 | 14 | 77 | 48.3% | 1,964 | 1,931 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 277 | 47 | 69 | 161 | 17.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 323 | 188 | 57 | 78 | 58.2% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 29 vs FM · 21 vs CM · 7 vs WFM · 4 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 53 | 27 | 8 | 18 | 1,906 | 1,976 |
| 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1,920 | 2,009 |
| 2023 | 62 | 28 | 8 | 26 | 1,907 | 1,870 |
| 2022 | 80 | 31 | 16 | 33 | 2,038 | 1,989 |
| 2021 | 16 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 2,052 | 2,138 |
| 2020 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1,930 | 2,063 |
| 2019 | 29 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 1,881 | 1,995 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2,188 | 1,788 |
| 2017 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1,914 | 1,994 |
| 2016 | 98 | 37 | 25 | 36 | 2,034 | 2,021 |
| 2015 | 72 | 33 | 11 | 28 | 1,983 | 1,989 |
| 2014 | 79 | 29 | 21 | 29 | 2,096 | 2,078 |
| 2013 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 2,087 | 2,087 |
| 2012 | 22 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 2,119 | 2,177 |
| 2007 | 61 | 31 | 10 | 20 | 2,155 | 2,147 |
| 2006 | 31 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 2,194 | 2,091 |
| 2005 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2,084 | 2,027 |
| 2004 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2,350 | 2,250 |
Where Hugo Orizondo has played
Dominican Republic (63) · United States (7) · Spain (3) · Italy (3) · Puerto Rico (3) · Andorra (1) · Armenia (1) · Croatia (1) · El Salvador (1) · Mexico (1) · Russia (1) · Switzerland (1)
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 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 81.5% | 52.8% |
| e4 | 12 | 18.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Orizondo usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Orizondo usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Orizondo usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Orizondo usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Orizondo usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (8% 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 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 52.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 47.1% | 43.8% |
Hugo Orizondo's chess games
All 134 games by Hugo Orizondo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 50 wins, 33 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 0/4/6 | 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% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
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 |
| 2nd Santo Domingo AES Cup | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,105 |
| Santo Domingo Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,948 |
| US Masters Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,162 |
| Pan-American Championship Masters & Seniors 2026 | 65+ | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,247 |
| 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 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hugo Orizondo's chess games?
134 games by Hugo Orizondo, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 65 games with White in our database, Hugo Orizondo opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (18% 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 (53% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games).
What openings does Hugo Orizondo play as White?
As White, Hugo Orizondo's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (10 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 65 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); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Hugo Orizondo's FIDE rating?
Hugo Orizondo is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess, 2,009 in rapid and 1,893 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Hugo Orizondo played?
Our database contains 134 games by Hugo Orizondo, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 33 draws, 51 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hugo Orizondo?
134 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.