Prepare against Marcelo Etchevest
Argentina · World #64,717 classical · FIDE ID 137464
When preparing against Marcelo Etchevest, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 92 games by Marcelo Etchevest, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcelo Etchevest's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcelo Etchevest 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 | 1,839 | 1,911 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,851 | 1,851 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 29 | 15 | 48 | 31.5% |
| As White | 45 | 14 | 9 | 22 | 31.1% |
| As Black | 47 | 15 | 6 | 26 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcelo Etchevest's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcelo Etchevest's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 40.0% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 14 | 31.1% | 39.3% |
| b3 | 11 | 24.4% | 36.4% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Etchevest usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Etchevest usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Etchevest usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 39.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Etchevest usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Etchevest usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Etchevest usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 69.0% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 20.7% | 8.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Marcelo Etchevest's chess games
All 92 games by Marcelo Etchevest in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 29 wins, 15 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Mariano Loiterstein | 2,222 | 5th Buenos Aires Duchamp Memorial Open | E91 |
| Oct 2012 | Diego Salvati | 2,112 | 8th American Continental | D02 |
| Oct 2012 | Luis Ernesto Serra Azul Fonseca | 2,096 | 8th American Continental | B00 |
| Jan 2019 | Jose Eduardo Bastos O. Maia | 2,087 | 5th Florianopolis Open | A85 |
| Jul 2025 | Elian Francisco Rodriguez | 2,013 | 3rd BA Chess Masters | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86th ch-ARG | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 1,948 |
| 8th American Continental | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,923 |
| ch-Pan American U2000 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,837 |
| 92nd ch-ARG sf | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,888 |
| Buenos Aires Masters Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,784 |
| 3rd Buenos Aires Duchamp Boca Open | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,889 |
| 93rd ch-ARG sf | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,878 |
| 98th ch-ARG sf | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,665 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcelo Etchevest's chess games?
92 games by Marcelo Etchevest, from Jul 2012 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 Marcelo Etchevest has played.
What does Marcelo Etchevest play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Marcelo Etchevest opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.b3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcelo Etchevest answers 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Marcelo Etchevest play as White?
As White, Marcelo Etchevest's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Torre Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcelo Etchevest play as Black?
As Black, Marcelo Etchevest most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Marcelo Etchevest's FIDE rating?
Marcelo Etchevest is currently rated 1,839 in classical chess, 1,851 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,911 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Marcelo Etchevest played?
Our database contains 92 games by Marcelo Etchevest, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 15 draws, 48 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcelo Etchevest?
92 games by Marcelo Etchevest 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.