Prepare against Juan Manuel Ovejero
FM · Argentina · World #5,574 classical · FIDE ID 111112
Our database contains 64 games by Juan Manuel Ovejero, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Manuel Ovejero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Manuel Ovejero 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 | 2,258 | 2,278 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,177 | 2,258 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,246 | 2,281 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 35.9% |
| As White | 34 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 91.2% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Ovejero usually continues d3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Ovejero usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Ovejero usually continues d4 (10.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ovejero usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ovejero usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 78.6% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Juan Manuel Ovejero's chess games
All 64 games by Juan Manuel Ovejero in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 23 wins, 20 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A92 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Pablo Lafuente | 2,431 | 1st Villa Maria Open | B98 |
| Aug 2002 | Lucas Liascovich | 2,328 | ch-ARG U18 | B23 |
| Nov 2002 | Fabio Roisman | 2,251 | Cordoba Mayor | B06 |
| Feb 2019 | Antonio Jimenez Lopez | 2,202 | chT-Madrid 1819 | B20 |
| May 2002 | Paulo Bulo | 2,147 | ch-Pan American U18 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pan American U18 | 2003 | 10 | 5 | 2,205 |
| 92nd ch-ARG sf | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,174 |
| ch-ARG U18 sf | 2002 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,241 |
| Mar del Plata Open | 1992 | 6 | 2 | 2,145 |
| chT-Madrid 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,235 |
| ch-ARG U18 | 2002 | 6 | 4 | 2,406 |
| 15th Cordoba Villa Giardino Open | 2016 | 4 | 3 | 2,289 |
| Wch U16 | 2000 | 4 | 1 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Manuel Ovejero's chess games?
64 games by Juan Manuel Ovejero, from Apr 2003 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 Ovejero has played.
What does Juan Manuel Ovejero play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Juan Manuel Ovejero opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Manuel Ovejero answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games).
What openings does Juan Manuel Ovejero play as White?
As White, Juan Manuel Ovejero's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Manuel Ovejero play as Black?
As Black, Juan Manuel Ovejero most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Juan Manuel Ovejero's FIDE rating?
Juan Manuel Ovejero is currently rated 2,258 in classical chess, 2,177 in rapid and 2,246 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,278 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Juan Manuel Ovejero played?
Our database contains 64 games by Juan Manuel Ovejero, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 20 draws, 21 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Manuel Ovejero?
64 games by Juan Manuel Ovejero 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.