Prepare against Joel Gavarrete
HND · World #26,169 classical · FIDE ID 8401160
Our database contains 59 games by Joel Gavarrete, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joel Gavarrete's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joel Gavarrete 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 | 2,010 | 2,091 | Sep 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,003 | 2,003 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 1,965 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 27 | 10 | 22 | 45.8% |
| As White | 30 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joel Gavarrete's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joel Gavarrete's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 12 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 11 | 45.8% | 72.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gavarrete usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gavarrete usually continues b3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Gavarrete usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 72.7% score
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Gavarrete usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Gavarrete usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Gavarrete usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
Joel Gavarrete's chess games
All 59 games by Joel Gavarrete in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 27 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E09 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D79 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Daniel Arias | 2,238 | BTC Chess960 Championship 2026 | Survival | ? |
| Sep 2024 | Aaron Bendayan Claros | 2,200 | 10th ch-Iberoamerican | D04 |
| Aug 2022 | Pierre Gengler | 2,194 | Olympiad-44 | C00 |
| Nov 2019 | Daniel Colindres | 2,149 | ch-HON qual1 | B04 |
| Sep 2024 | Emmanuel Egesa | 2,128 | Olympiad-45 | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 7 | 2,234 |
| Montserrat Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,870 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,067 |
| BTC Chess960 Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,112 |
| ch-HON qual1 | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 2,062 |
| ch-HON sf1 | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,161 |
| 10th ch-Iberoamerican | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,106 |
| Guatemala Open | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joel Gavarrete's chess games?
59 games by Joel Gavarrete, from Dec 2014 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 Joel Gavarrete has played.
What does Joel Gavarrete play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Joel Gavarrete opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joel Gavarrete answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Joel Gavarrete play as White?
As White, Joel Gavarrete's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joel Gavarrete play as Black?
As Black, Joel Gavarrete most often plays: Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Joel Gavarrete's FIDE rating?
Joel Gavarrete is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 2,003 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,091 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Joel Gavarrete played?
Our database contains 59 games by Joel Gavarrete, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joel Gavarrete?
59 games by Joel Gavarrete 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.