Prepare against Juan Pablo Hobaica
IM · Argentina · World #1,922 classical · FIDE ID 104159
Our database contains 377 games by Juan Pablo Hobaica, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juan Pablo Hobaica's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Pablo Hobaica 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 | 2,387 | 2,427 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,387 | 2,387 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,289 | 2,380 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 377 | 170 | 94 | 113 | 45.1% |
| As White | 190 | 91 | 46 | 53 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 187 | 79 | 48 | 60 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Pablo Hobaica's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Pablo Hobaica's side.
First moves as White (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 86 | 45.3% | 59.3% |
| e4 | 73 | 38.4% | 62.3% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 9.5% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 11 | 5.8% | 40.9% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Hobaica usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Hobaica usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Hobaica usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Hobaica usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Hobaica usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Hobaica usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 62.7% | 49.0% |
| e5 | 21 | 25.3% | 61.9% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 6.0% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 57.1% | 52.5% |
| d5 | 23 | 32.9% | 58.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 7.1% | 80.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Juan Pablo Hobaica's chess games
All 377 games by Juan Pablo Hobaica in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 170 wins, 94 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E07 | Catalan | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 30 | 9/13/8 | 30.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Pablo Ricardi | 2,551 | 3rd American Continental | D37 |
| Mar 2007 | Andres Rodriguez Vila | 2,538 | San Luis zt 2.5 | A03 |
| Sep 2024 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,533 | Titled Tue Early | C98 |
| Aug 2005 | Diego Valerga | 2,499 | 3rd American Continental | A17 |
| Mar 2009 | Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo | 2,484 | Buenos Aires Mar de Ajo | D58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 82 | 43.5 | 2,262 |
| Pinamar ITT Cinco Soles | 2008 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,465 |
| Mar del Plata Open | 1998 | 12 | 4 | 2,283 |
| 2nd American Continental | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,338 |
| Pinamar IRT Orosco | 2005 | 11 | 9 | 2,383 |
| 3rd American Continental | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,412 |
| Pinamar Masters 1st | 2001 | 11 | 2 | 2,193 |
| San Luis zt 2.5 | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,583 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Pablo Hobaica's chess games?
377 games by Juan Pablo Hobaica, from Apr 2003 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 Pablo Hobaica has played.
What does Juan Pablo Hobaica play on the first move as White?
Across 190 games with White in our database, Juan Pablo Hobaica opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Pablo Hobaica answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Juan Pablo Hobaica play as White?
As White, Juan Pablo Hobaica's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 190 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Pablo Hobaica play as Black?
As Black, Juan Pablo Hobaica most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 187 games.
What is Juan Pablo Hobaica's FIDE rating?
Juan Pablo Hobaica is currently rated 2,387 in classical chess, 2,387 in rapid and 2,289 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,427 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Juan Pablo Hobaica played?
Our database contains 377 games by Juan Pablo Hobaica, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 170 wins, 94 draws, 113 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Pablo Hobaica?
377 games by Juan Pablo Hobaica 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.