Prepare against Juan Manuel Gaitan
FM · Argentina · World #4,242 classical · FIDE ID 121657
When preparing against Juan Manuel Gaitan, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 353 games by Juan Manuel Gaitan, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juan Manuel Gaitan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Manuel Gaitan 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 | 2,296 | 2,362 | Apr 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,344 | 2,344 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,332 | 2,359 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 353 | 140 | 113 | 100 | 39.7% |
| As White | 179 | 79 | 59 | 41 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 174 | 61 | 54 | 59 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Manuel Gaitan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Manuel Gaitan's side.
First moves as White (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 157 | 87.7% | 62.7% |
| e4 | 13 | 7.3% | 42.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Gaitan usually continues c4 (62.7% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Gaitan usually continues c4 (58.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Gaitan usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 42.3% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Gaitan usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Gaitan usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Gaitan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 43 | 48.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 33 | 37.5% | 57.6% |
| e5 | 11 | 12.5% | 31.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 75.0% | 48.7% |
| d5 | 13 | 25.0% | 38.5% |
Juan Manuel Gaitan's chess games
All 353 games by Juan Manuel Gaitan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 140 wins, 113 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 12/7/4 | 52.2% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D19 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 8 | 0/7/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Gata Kamsky | 2,664 | Titled Tue Early | A28 |
| Dec 2022 | Miguel Santos Ruiz | 2,587 | Titled Tue Early | A90 |
| Jul 2023 | Axel Delorme | 2,495 | Titled Tue Late | C11 |
| Jan 2023 | Henry Soto Hernandez | 2,483 | Titled Tue Early | A59 |
| Dec 2014 | Lucas Liascovich | 2,473 | Buenos Aires La Porta Cup | A61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 37 | 20.5 | 2,386 |
| chT-ARG | 2021 | 22 | 9 | 2,224 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,141 |
| ch-ARG 97th | 2022 | 11 | 2 | 2,243 |
| 85th ch-ARG | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,252 |
| Arcelor Mittal Open | 2020 | 11 | 8 | 2,347 |
| 8th American Continental | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,189 |
| Buenos Aires Vicente Lopez Cup | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,417 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Manuel Gaitan's chess games?
353 games by Juan Manuel Gaitan, from Apr 2009 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 Juan Manuel Gaitan has played.
What does Juan Manuel Gaitan play on the first move as White?
Across 179 games with White in our database, Juan Manuel Gaitan opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Manuel Gaitan answers 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Juan Manuel Gaitan play as White?
As White, Juan Manuel Gaitan's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Manuel Gaitan play as Black?
As Black, Juan Manuel Gaitan most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Juan Manuel Gaitan's FIDE rating?
Juan Manuel Gaitan is currently rated 2,296 in classical chess, 2,344 in rapid and 2,332 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,362 (Apr 2021).
How many games has Juan Manuel Gaitan played?
Our database contains 353 games by Juan Manuel Gaitan, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 113 draws, 100 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Manuel Gaitan?
353 games by Juan Manuel Gaitan 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.