Prepare against Marcos Ortiz
NIC · World #6,631 classical · FIDE ID 6100678
When preparing against Marcos Ortiz, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 427 games by Marcos Ortiz, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marcos Ortiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcos Ortiz 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 | 2,233 | 2,267 | Dec 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,178 | 2,221 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,120 | 2,210 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 427 | 193 | 143 | 90 | 45.2% |
| As White | 214 | 107 | 66 | 40 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 213 | 86 | 77 | 50 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcos Ortiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcos Ortiz's side.
First moves as White (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 200 | 93.5% | 64.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.3% | 78.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 64.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Ortiz usually continues Nf3 (61.2% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Ortiz usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ortiz usually continues d4 (76.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 78.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Ortiz usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Ortiz usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — Ortiz usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 70.2% | 56.8% |
| c6 | 26 | 25.0% | 55.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.9% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 74 | 92.5% | 64.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Marcos Ortiz's chess games
All 427 games by Marcos Ortiz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 193 wins, 143 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 13/4/5 | 59.1% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 6/5/1 | 46.2% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 0/8/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 11/6/7 | 45.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A45 | London System | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Mircea-Emilian Parligras | 2,574 | Olympiad-41 | B12 |
| Jul 2023 | Leonardo Valdes Romero | 2,403 | 24th chT-Caribbean Rapid | C41 |
| Apr 2014 | Sergio Minero Pineda | 2,401 | Managua Sub zt 2.3 | E66 |
| Sep 2024 | Daniel Cawdery | 2,356 | Olympiad-45 | C07 |
| Sep 2016 | Luis Ernesto Rodi | 2,340 | Olympiad-42 | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NCA | 2020 | 61 | 34.5 | 2,188 |
| chT-NCA Final | 2020 | 25 | 17.5 | 2,162 |
| ch-NCA final | 2022 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,265 |
| 24th chT-Caribbean | 2023 | 15 | 5 | 2,171 |
| 24th chT-Caribbean Rapid | 2023 | 13 | 5 | 2,158 |
| Online Olym Div3 E | 2021 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,227 |
| ch-Central America 24th | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,103 |
| 19th American Continental | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,186 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Maximiliano Rocha (13 games) · Jorge Picado (13 games) · Ernesto Fonseca Cabrera (11 games) · Carlos Davila (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcos Ortiz's chess games?
427 games by Marcos Ortiz, from Apr 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 Marcos Ortiz has played.
What does Marcos Ortiz play on the first move as White?
Across 214 games with White in our database, Marcos Ortiz opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcos Ortiz answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Marcos Ortiz play as White?
As White, Marcos Ortiz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 59.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 214 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcos Ortiz play as Black?
As Black, Marcos Ortiz most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 213 games.
What is Marcos Ortiz's FIDE rating?
Marcos Ortiz is currently rated 2,233 in classical chess, 2,178 in rapid and 2,120 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Marcos Ortiz played?
Our database contains 427 games by Marcos Ortiz, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 193 wins, 143 draws, 90 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcos Ortiz?
427 games by Marcos Ortiz 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.