Prepare against Juan Carlos Malvicino
Argentina · World #88,146 classical · FIDE ID 129950
When preparing against Juan Carlos Malvicino, expect 1.c4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 32 games by Juan Carlos Malvicino, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Carlos Malvicino's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Carlos Malvicino 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 | 1,764 | 1,800 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,826 | 1,826 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 8 | 4 | 20 | 25.0% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Carlos Malvicino's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Carlos Malvicino's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 10 | 58.8% | 20.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 59% of White games, 20.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Malvicino usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Malvicino usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Malvicino usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Malvicino usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Malvicino usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Malvicino usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Juan Carlos Malvicino's chess games
All 32 games by Juan Carlos Malvicino in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 8 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B62 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Marcio Bidigaray | 1,715 | 8th American Continental | B45 |
| Oct 2012 | Do Prado,Hamilton Mesquita | 1,669 | 8th American Continental | A30 |
| Oct 2012 | Mario Andres Romero Kries | 1,645 | 8th American Continental | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th American Continental | 2012 | 10 | 3 | 1,631 |
| ch-Puerto Madryn | 2017 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,698 |
| ch-Puerto Madryn A | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,822 |
| ch-Puerto Madryn B | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,854 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Carlos Malvicino's chess games?
32 games by Juan Carlos Malvicino, from Nov 2012 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 Juan Carlos Malvicino has played.
What does Juan Carlos Malvicino play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Juan Carlos Malvicino opens with 1.c4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Carlos Malvicino answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Juan Carlos Malvicino play as White?
As White, Juan Carlos Malvicino's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Carlos Malvicino play as Black?
As Black, Juan Carlos Malvicino most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Juan Carlos Malvicino's FIDE rating?
Juan Carlos Malvicino is currently rated 1,764 in classical chess, 1,826 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,800 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Juan Carlos Malvicino played?
Our database contains 32 games by Juan Carlos Malvicino, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Carlos Malvicino?
32 games by Juan Carlos Malvicino 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.