Prepare against Ivan Patricio Vargas Maliqueo
FM · CHL · World #34,746 classical · FIDE ID 3402002
When preparing against Ivan Patricio Vargas Maliqueo, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 406 games by Ivan Patricio Vargas Maliqueo, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Patricio Vargas Maliqueo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Patricio Vargas Maliqueo 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 | 1,960 | 2,277 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,063 | 2,197 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,982 | 2,174 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 406 | 179 | 58 | 168 | 44.1% |
| As White | 202 | 94 | 30 | 78 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 204 | 85 | 28 | 90 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Patricio Vargas Maliqueo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Patricio Vargas Maliqueo's side.
First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 91 | 45.0% | 54.4% |
| Nf3 | 69 | 34.2% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 37 | 18.3% | 44.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Maliqueo usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Maliqueo usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Maliqueo usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Maliqueo usually continues d4 (67.1% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Maliqueo usually continues e4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Maliqueo usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 115 | 94.3% | 53.9% |
| c6 | 6 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 61.7% | 41.9% |
| d5 | 14 | 23.3% | 39.3% |
| f5 | 5 | 8.3% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Ivan Patricio Vargas Maliqueo's chess games
All 406 games by Ivan Patricio Vargas Maliqueo 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: 179 wins, 58 draws, 168 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 27 | 18/3/6 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 26 | 17/3/6 | 65.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 9/2/8 | 47.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A33 | English Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 40 | 29/4/7 | 72.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 6/3/12 | 28.6% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/5/3 | 35.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Raul Claverie | 2,480 | Buenos Aires Larsen Memorial | A86 |
| Oct 2008 | Hugo Lopez Silva | 2,394 | Santiago de Chile | D04 |
| Dec 2007 | Eduardo Arancibia Guzman | 2,389 | chT-CHI | B42 |
| Oct 2008 | Alejandro Needleman | 2,361 | Santiago de Chile | D34 |
| Oct 2009 | Cesar Velasquez Ojeda | 2,336 | Santiago Endesa Norm | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHI | 2024 | 24 | 7.5 | 2,031 |
| Santiago Endesa 01 | 2010 | 21 | 6.5 | 2,081 |
| Santiago Endesa Classification | 2010 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,226 |
| Santiago Endesa 06 | 2010 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,308 |
| Santiago Endesa 15 | 2008 | 18 | 10 | 2,126 |
| Santiago Endesa 12 | 2008 | 18 | 14 | 2,411 |
| Santiago Open | 2002 | 17 | 12 | 2,389 |
| ch-CHI sf | 2022 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,018 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Patricio Vargas Maliqueo's chess games?
406 games by Ivan Patricio Vargas Maliqueo, 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 Ivan Patricio Vargas Maliqueo has played.
What does Ivan Patricio Vargas Maliqueo play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, Ivan Patricio Vargas Maliqueo opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Patricio Vargas Maliqueo answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Ivan Patricio Vargas Maliqueo play as White?
As White, Ivan Patricio Vargas Maliqueo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 65.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Patricio Vargas Maliqueo play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Patricio Vargas Maliqueo most often plays: Sicilian (40 games, 72.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 204 games.
What is Ivan Patricio Vargas Maliqueo's FIDE rating?
Ivan Patricio Vargas Maliqueo is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 2,063 in rapid and 1,982 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,277 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Ivan Patricio Vargas Maliqueo played?
Our database contains 406 games by Ivan Patricio Vargas Maliqueo, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 179 wins, 58 draws, 168 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Patricio Vargas Maliqueo?
406 games by Ivan Patricio Vargas Maliqueo 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.