Prepare against Juan Manuel Avila Vargas
Venezuela · World #111,859 classical · FIDE ID 3946614
When preparing against Juan Manuel Avila Vargas, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Juan Manuel Avila Vargas, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Manuel Avila Vargas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Manuel Avila Vargas 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 | 1,696 | 1,751 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,886 | 1,886 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,679 | 1,722 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 19 | 5 | 19 | 44.2% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Manuel Avila Vargas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Manuel Avila Vargas's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 72.7% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 6 | 27.3% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 59.4% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Bf4 (81.3% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Vargas usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Vargas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 65.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Juan Manuel Avila Vargas's chess games
All 43 games by Juan Manuel Avila Vargas in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 19 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Hector Manue Manotas Martinez | 1,914 | ch-La Guajira | D02 |
| Mar 2023 | Dorian Coma | 1,841 | ch-La Guajira | D02 |
| Mar 2023 | Dayner Ricardo Garcia Meza | 1,672 | ch-La Guajira | D02 |
| Sep 2021 | Ivan Ramiro Velandia Sandoval | 1,569 | Bucaramanga Bonita Open | B22 |
| Dec 2019 | Joaquin Castro Castro | 1,560 | ch-COL Intercollegiate U14 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-La Guajira | 2023 | 16 | 8 | 1,773 |
| Bucaramanga Bonita Open | 2021 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,771 |
| San Francisco IRT | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,726 |
| ch-COL Intercollegiate U14 | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 1,787 |
| ch-Para Todos | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,516 |
| Fundacion Para Todos I IRT Clasico ch | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,633 |
| ch-Pan American School U11 | 2019 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,267 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Manuel Avila Vargas's chess games?
43 games by Juan Manuel Avila Vargas, from Nov 2016 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 Manuel Avila Vargas has played.
What does Juan Manuel Avila Vargas play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Juan Manuel Avila Vargas opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Manuel Avila Vargas answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Juan Manuel Avila Vargas play as White?
As White, Juan Manuel Avila Vargas's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Manuel Avila Vargas play as Black?
As Black, Juan Manuel Avila Vargas most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Juan Manuel Avila Vargas's FIDE rating?
Juan Manuel Avila Vargas is currently rated 1,696 in classical chess, 1,886 in rapid and 1,679 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,751 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Juan Manuel Avila Vargas played?
Our database contains 43 games by Juan Manuel Avila Vargas, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Manuel Avila Vargas?
43 games by Juan Manuel Avila Vargas 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.