Prepare against Lexy Ortega
GM · Italy · World #3,319 classical · FIDE ID 811416
When preparing against Lexy Ortega, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 1,284 games by Lexy Ortega, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lexy Ortega's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lexy Ortega 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 | 2,326 | 2,491 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,463 | 2,491 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,440 | 2,491 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,284 | 585 | 400 | 298 | 45.6% |
| As White | 652 | 329 | 199 | 124 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 632 | 256 | 201 | 174 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lexy Ortega's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lexy Ortega's side.
First moves as White (652 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 450 | 69.0% | 70.1% |
| Nf3 | 108 | 16.6% | 56.0% |
| e4 | 41 | 6.3% | 48.8% |
| c4 | 40 | 6.1% | 58.8% |
| g3 | 13 | 2.0% | 69.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 70.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Ortega usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Ortega usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Ortega usually continues Nf3 (82.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Ortega usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Ortega usually continues d4 (77.3% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Ortega usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (283 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 216 | 76.3% | 64.4% |
| e5 | 40 | 14.1% | 47.5% |
| c6 | 14 | 4.9% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.1% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 111 | 53.1% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 88 | 42.1% | 52.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.4% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 1.9% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Lexy Ortega's chess games
All 1,284 games by Lexy Ortega in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 585 wins, 400 draws, 298 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 161 | 100/36/25 | 62.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 74 | 40/22/12 | 54.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 50 | 19/18/13 | 38.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 35 | 22/9/4 | 62.9% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 9/8/4 | 42.9% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 12/7/2 | 57.1% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 13/2/5 | 65.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 14/2/1 | 82.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 107 | 39/47/21 | 36.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 83 | 47/19/17 | 56.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 72 | 38/13/21 | 52.8% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 34 | 16/13/5 | 47.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 27 | 9/10/8 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 25 | 14/7/4 | 56.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 18 | 6/9/3 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Baadur Jobava | 2,683 | 31st EU-Cup | E68 |
| Jun 2003 | Igor Khenkin | 2,644 | 4th Lido degli Estensi Open | B43 |
| May 2007 | Jonathan Rowson | 2,594 | Porto Mannu Open | D52 |
| Aug 2009 | Karen Movsziszian | 2,570 | 21st Porto San Giorgio Open A | A07 |
| Aug 2003 | Vladimir Georgiev | 2,566 | 15th Porto San Giorgio Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havana-B | 1986 | 38 | 19 | 2,427 |
| ch-CUB | 1988 | 35 | 19.5 | 2,433 |
| chT-ITA | 2008 | 17 | 10 | 2,435 |
| Formia Open | 1995 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,511 |
| Celle Ligure Open | 1996 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,413 |
| World Senior Teams +65 | 2026 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,376 |
| Chigorin Memorial | 1966 | 15 | 2 | – |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,319 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Michele Godena (17 games) · Sabino Brunello (12 games) · Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo (11 games) · Marco Corvi (11 games) · Igor Efimov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lexy Ortega's chess games?
1,284 games by Lexy Ortega, from Apr 2003 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 Lexy Ortega has played.
What does Lexy Ortega play on the first move as White?
Across 652 games with White in our database, Lexy Ortega opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lexy Ortega answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Lexy Ortega play as White?
As White, Lexy Ortega's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (161 games, 62.1% win rate); Slav Defense (74 games, 54.1% win rate); English Opening (50 games, 38.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 652 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lexy Ortega play as Black?
As Black, Lexy Ortega most often plays: Slav Defense (107 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (83 games, 56.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (72 games, 52.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 632 games.
What is Lexy Ortega's FIDE rating?
Lexy Ortega is currently rated 2,326 in classical chess, 2,463 in rapid and 2,440 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,491 (May 2013).
How many games has Lexy Ortega played?
Our database contains 1,284 games by Lexy Ortega, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 585 wins, 400 draws, 298 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lexy Ortega?
1,284 games by Lexy Ortega 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.