Prepare against Ignacio Gando
Argentina · World #36,918 classical · FIDE ID 160857
Our database contains 35 games by Ignacio Gando, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ignacio Gando's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ignacio Gando 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 | 1,949 | 1,949 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,822 | 1,828 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,873 | 1,890 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 40.0% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ignacio Gando's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ignacio Gando's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 72.2% | 34.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 34.6% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Gando usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Gando usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (8% of these games) — Gando usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gando usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Gando usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Gando usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 71.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 36.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Ignacio Gando's chess games
All 35 games by Ignacio Gando in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Maximiliano Sasson | 2,149 | Buenos Aires Carnival Open | B90 |
| Feb 2023 | Adrian Conde | 2,041 | Buenos Aires Carnival Open | B05 |
| Jul 2015 | Sebastian Faingerch | 1,966 | Santo Tome Rapid Open | A04 |
| Jul 2015 | Marcelo Mendez | 1,930 | Santo Tome Rapid Open | B20 |
| Jul 2015 | Santiago Inaki Lagares Rodriguez | 1,768 | Santo Tome Rapid Open | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73rd Villa Ballester Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,541 |
| ch-ARG U12 sf | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 1,545 |
| Santo Tome Rapid Open | 2015 | 5 | 4 | 2,168 |
| Buenos Aires Carnival Open | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 2,126 |
| 69th Villa Ballester Open | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,536 |
| Buenos Aires Torre Blanca U2400 Open | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,819 |
| 72nd Villa Ballester Open | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,941 |
| chT-ARG | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,929 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ignacio Gando's chess games?
35 games by Ignacio Gando, from Apr 2016 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 Ignacio Gando has played.
What does Ignacio Gando play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Ignacio Gando opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ignacio Gando answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Ignacio Gando play as White?
As White, Ignacio Gando's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ignacio Gando play as Black?
As Black, Ignacio Gando most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Ignacio Gando's FIDE rating?
Ignacio Gando is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess, 1,822 in rapid and 1,873 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,949 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ignacio Gando played?
Our database contains 35 games by Ignacio Gando, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ignacio Gando?
35 games by Ignacio Gando 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.