Prepare against Jaime Escofet
URY · World #32,503 classical · FIDE ID 3000176
When preparing against Jaime Escofet, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (31%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Horwitz Defense as Black, 16.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 740 games by Jaime Escofet, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jaime Escofet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaime Escofet 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 | 1,972 | 2,214 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,978 | 2,080 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 2,074 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 740 | 253 | 302 | 185 | 34.2% |
| As White | 370 | 127 | 156 | 87 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 370 | 126 | 146 | 98 | 34.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 1,518 rated games against 625 different opponents, across 251 events in 7 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 | 774 | 317 | 321 | 136 | 41.0% | 1,942 | 2,007 | 25 |
| Rapid | 304 | 179 | 66 | 59 | 58.9% | 1,839 | 1,982 | 14 |
| Blitz | 432 | 236 | 68 | 128 | 54.6% | 1,875 | 1,960 | 11 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 395 | 60 | 151 | 184 | 15.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 957 | 551 | 279 | 127 | 57.6% |
Wins over titled players: 6 vs IM · 14 vs FM · 23 vs CM · 3 vs WIM · 9 vs WFM · 5 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
16 tournament wins from 223 events, 4 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 88 | 46 | 21 | 21 | 1,828 | 1,928 |
| 2025 | 163 | 96 | 31 | 36 | 1,844 | 1,981 |
| 2024 | 148 | 83 | 28 | 37 | 1,875 | 1,984 |
| 2023 | 80 | 42 | 19 | 19 | 1,791 | 1,899 |
| 2022 | 83 | 40 | 26 | 17 | 1,804 | 1,893 |
| 2021 | 49 | 24 | 17 | 8 | 1,883 | 1,976 |
| 2020 | 31 | 12 | 16 | 3 | 1,765 | 1,879 |
| 2019 | 91 | 47 | 24 | 20 | 1,845 | 1,950 |
| 2018 | 59 | 26 | 22 | 11 | 1,835 | 1,926 |
| 2017 | 117 | 57 | 34 | 26 | 1,939 | 2,038 |
| 2016 | 88 | 39 | 35 | 14 | 1,885 | 1,991 |
| 2015 | 111 | 58 | 28 | 25 | 1,885 | 1,996 |
| 2014 | 61 | 20 | 28 | 13 | 1,999 | 2,007 |
| 2013 | 68 | 34 | 15 | 19 | 2,002 | 2,051 |
| 2012 | 30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 2,053 | 2,020 |
| 2011 | 28 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 2,066 | 2,085 |
| 2010 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 1,905 | 1,978 |
| 2009 | 52 | 24 | 19 | 9 | 2,011 | 2,045 |
| 2008 | 70 | 37 | 20 | 13 | 2,008 | 2,102 |
| 2007 | 65 | 21 | 31 | 13 | 2,225 | 2,176 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 2,261 | 2,188 |
Where Jaime Escofet has played
Uruguay (230) · Paraguay (10) · Argentina (4) · Brazil (4) · Cuba (1) · Greece (1) · North Macedonia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaime Escofet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaime Escofet's side.
First moves as White (370 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 261 | 70.5% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 42 | 11.4% | 52.4% |
| b3 | 40 | 10.8% | 51.2% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 5.9% | 56.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.4% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Escofet usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Escofet usually continues Nf3 (54.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Escofet usually continues d4 (57.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Escofet usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Escofet usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Escofet usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 102 | 54.0% | 52.0% |
| e6 | 34 | 18.0% | 61.8% |
| Nf6 | 34 | 18.0% | 54.4% |
| c5 | 12 | 6.3% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 30.7% | 68.6% |
| e6 | 34 | 29.8% | 48.5% |
| c6 | 20 | 17.5% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 9.6% | 59.1% |
| f5 | 11 | 9.6% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.6% | 66.7% |
Jaime Escofet's chess games
All 740 games by Jaime Escofet in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 253 wins, 302 draws, 185 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B62 | Sicilian | 46 | 15/18/13 | 32.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 40 | 13/15/12 | 32.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24 | 11/9/4 | 45.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 16 | 3/9/4 | 18.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 33 | 15/6/12 | 45.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 30 | 15/9/6 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 30 | 5/19/6 | 16.7% |
| A88 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 5/12/8 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 24 | 4/12/8 | 16.7% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 4/4/11 | 21.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 16 | 3/9/4 | 18.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1999 | Everaldo Matsuura | 2,408 | 2nd Rio de Janeiro Fexerj | C99 |
| Aug 1999 | Mauro Guimaraes De Souza | 2,359 | 2nd Rio de Janeiro Fexerj | C97 |
| Apr 2003 | Rafael Muniz | 2,351 | ch-URU sf-C | C18 |
| Jul 2007 | Manuel Larrea | 2,324 | Asuncion | A85 |
| Jan 1991 | Andres Rodriguez Vila | 2,320 | ch-URU | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU | 2004 | 171 | 93 | 2,279 |
| ch-URU sf | 2015 | 42 | 25 | 2,068 |
| chT-Pan American | 2000 | 19 | 3.5 | 2,194 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2023 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,106 |
| Cipolletti | 1993 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,162 |
| Asuncion Par de Alfiles | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,183 |
| San Jose IRT | 1989 | 11 | 4 | 2,224 |
| Punta del Este 1st | 1998 | 10 | 5 | 2,357 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaime Escofet's chess games?
740 games by Jaime Escofet, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Jaime Escofet has played.
What does Jaime Escofet play on the first move as White?
Across 370 games with White in our database, Jaime Escofet opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.b3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaime Escofet answers 1...c6 (54% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games).
What openings does Jaime Escofet play as White?
As White, Jaime Escofet's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (46 games, 32.6% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (40 games, 32.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (24 games, 45.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 370 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaime Escofet play as Black?
As Black, Jaime Escofet most often plays: Alekhine Defense (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (30 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (30 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 370 games.
What is Jaime Escofet's FIDE rating?
Jaime Escofet is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 1,978 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Jaime Escofet played?
Our database contains 740 games by Jaime Escofet, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 253 wins, 302 draws, 185 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaime Escofet?
740 games by Jaime Escofet 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.