Prepare against Juan Romero
URY · World #43,837 classical · FIDE ID 3012336
Our database contains 168 games by Juan Romero, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juan Romero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Romero 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 | 1,918 | 1,975 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 1,898 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,930 | 1,930 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 66 | 26 | 76 | 39.3% |
| As White | 82 | 39 | 13 | 30 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 86 | 27 | 13 | 46 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Romero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Romero's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 65.9% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 17.1% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 9.8% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Romero usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Romero usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Romero usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Romero usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Romero usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Romero usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 31 | 73.8% | 53.2% |
| e5 | 5 | 11.9% | 10.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 11.9% | 10.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 73.5% | 42.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 11.8% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.8% | 37.5% |
Juan Romero's chess games
All 168 games by Juan Romero in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 66 wins, 26 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Sebastian Granara Barreto | 2,122 | 94th ch-URU | A09 |
| Feb 2024 | Federico Esteve | 1,952 | ch-URU sf | D02 |
| Aug 2021 | Miguel Angel Hernandez Lora | 1,951 | Online Olym Div3 D | B45 |
| Feb 2022 | Rafael Salguero | 1,948 | 5th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | B12 |
| Feb 2022 | Eduardo Muzzi | 1,946 | 5th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU sf | 2024 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,840 |
| ch-URU U20 | 2024 | 12 | 8 | 1,801 |
| World Cup U16 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 3 | 1,554 |
| 94th ch-URU | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,047 |
| 5th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,030 |
| 6th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,861 |
| Montevideo Trebejos 50 Anniv Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,614 |
| 4th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2020 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,302 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Romero's chess games?
168 games by Juan Romero, from Sep 2019 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 Romero has played.
What does Juan Romero play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Juan Romero opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Romero answers 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Juan Romero play as White?
As White, Juan Romero's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Romero play as Black?
As Black, Juan Romero most often plays: French Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Juan Romero's FIDE rating?
Juan Romero is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid and 1,930 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,975 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Juan Romero played?
Our database contains 168 games by Juan Romero, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 26 draws, 76 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Romero?
168 games by Juan Romero 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.