Prepare against Israel Tovio
FM · Colombia · World #8,571 classical · FIDE ID 4402049
Our database contains 515 games by Israel Tovio, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Israel Tovio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Israel Tovio 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 | 2,194 | 2,344 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,104 | 2,341 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,062 | 2,341 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 515 | 275 | 112 | 128 | 53.4% |
| As White | 260 | 161 | 56 | 43 | 61.9% |
| As Black | 255 | 114 | 56 | 85 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Israel Tovio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Israel Tovio's side.
First moves as White (260 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 254 | 97.7% | 72.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.9% | 80.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 72.8% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Tovio usually continues Nf3 (72.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Tovio usually continues Nf3 (73.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Tovio usually continues d3 (89.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Tovio usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Tovio usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Tovio usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 138 | 98.6% | 54.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 51.4% | 63.2% |
| d5 | 36 | 48.6% | 47.2% |
Israel Tovio's chess games
All 515 games by Israel Tovio 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: 275 wins, 112 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 53 | 33/11/9 | 62.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 36 | 22/9/5 | 61.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 25 | 16/6/3 | 64.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 14 | 12/1/1 | 85.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 96 | 46/19/31 | 47.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 22 | 8/4/10 | 36.4% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A60 | Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Nikola Mitkov | 2,519 | 1st San Cristobal Bolivar Open | B50 |
| Jul 2010 | Sergio E Barrientos Chavarriaga | 2,477 | ch-COL | B42 |
| Nov 2012 | Alder Escobar Forero | 2,469 | Pamplona IRT Rapid Open | B01 |
| Nov 2018 | Martin Martinez Romero | 2,431 | ch-COL | B27 |
| Jun 2012 | Gildardo Garcia | 2,414 | ch-COL | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL | 2023 | 64 | 35.5 | 2,275 |
| ch-COL sf | 2014 | 26 | 19.5 | 2,383 |
| Pamplona IRT Blitz Open | 2012 | 18 | 10 | 2,158 |
| ch-COL blitz | 2015 | 16 | 8 | 2,273 |
| chT-COL | 2023 | 15 | 8 | 2,119 |
| ch-Cartagena Region | 2020 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,228 |
| COL pre olympic sf3 | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,049 |
| 1st San Cristobal Bolivar Open | 2012 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,383 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Israel Tovio's chess games?
515 games by Israel Tovio, 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 Israel Tovio has played.
What does Israel Tovio play on the first move as White?
Across 260 games with White in our database, Israel Tovio opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Israel Tovio answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (49% of games).
What openings does Israel Tovio play as White?
As White, Israel Tovio's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (53 games, 62.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (36 games, 61.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (25 games, 64.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 260 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Israel Tovio play as Black?
As Black, Israel Tovio most often plays: Sicilian (96 games, 47.9% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 42.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 255 games.
What is Israel Tovio's FIDE rating?
Israel Tovio is currently rated 2,194 in classical chess, 2,104 in rapid and 2,062 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,344 (May 2016).
How many games has Israel Tovio played?
Our database contains 515 games by Israel Tovio, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 275 wins, 112 draws, 128 losses (53.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Israel Tovio?
515 games by Israel Tovio 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.