Prepare against Juan Vasquez Novoa
CHL · World #60,712 classical · FIDE ID 3408124
When preparing against Juan Vasquez Novoa, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 39 games by Juan Vasquez Novoa, covering Jan 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Juan Vasquez Novoa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Vasquez Novoa 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 | 1,853 | 1,889 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,822 | 1,915 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,865 | 1,879 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 7 | 5 | 27 | 17.9% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 15.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Vasquez Novoa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Vasquez Novoa's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 57.9% | 18.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 18.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Novoa usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Novoa usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Novoa usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Novoa usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Novoa usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Juan Vasquez Novoa's chess games
All 39 games by Juan Vasquez Novoa in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Sep 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: 7 wins, 5 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Oscar Henriquez Villagra | 1,912 | chT-CHI | B10 |
| Nov 2008 | Carlos Domeyko Balmaceda | 1,904 | chT-CHI | B30 |
| Nov 2008 | Manuel Soto Espinoza | 1,796 | chT-CHI | B50 |
| Jul 2026 | Nicolas Javier Torres Garrido | 1,688 | VIIº IRT Julio - Clasificatorio Escalerilla 102 Años - CLUB CHILE | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHI | 2008 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,930 |
| Santiago CC Puente Alto | 2003 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,697 |
| Santiago CC Puente Alto Open | 2004 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,915 |
| VIIº IRT Julio - Clasificatorio Escalerilla 102 Años - CLUB CHILE | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,599 |
| 1st Santiago Endesa Open | 2009 | 5 | 1 | 1,935 |
| San Fernando U2000 | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,580 |
| ch-CHI sf Centro | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,819 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Vasquez Novoa's chess games?
39 games by Juan Vasquez Novoa, from Jan 2005 to Sep 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 Vasquez Novoa has played.
What does Juan Vasquez Novoa play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Juan Vasquez Novoa opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Vasquez Novoa answers 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Juan Vasquez Novoa play as White?
As White, Juan Vasquez Novoa's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Vasquez Novoa play as Black?
As Black, Juan Vasquez Novoa most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Juan Vasquez Novoa's FIDE rating?
Juan Vasquez Novoa is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess, 1,822 in rapid and 1,865 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,889 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Juan Vasquez Novoa played?
Our database contains 39 games by Juan Vasquez Novoa, covering Jan 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 5 draws, 27 losses (17.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Vasquez Novoa?
39 games by Juan Vasquez Novoa 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.