Prepare against Marcos Sig Vargas
Spain · World #8,472 classical · FIDE ID 2255022
Our database contains 129 games by Marcos Sig Vargas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcos Sig Vargas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcos Sig Vargas 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 | 2,196 | 2,196 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,148 | 2,176 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,091 | 2,144 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 51 | 26 | 52 | 39.5% |
| As White | 70 | 26 | 14 | 30 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 59 | 25 | 12 | 22 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcos Sig Vargas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcos Sig Vargas's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 87.1% | 49.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 8.6% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 3 | 4.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 49.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Bc4 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Vargas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 75.9% | 34.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 20.7% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 14 | 77.8% | 60.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
Marcos Sig Vargas's chess games
All 129 games by Marcos Sig Vargas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 51 wins, 26 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 1/0/9 | 10.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Jorge Baron Rodriguez | 2,346 | chT-Aragon | B23 |
| Feb 2008 | Pedro Jose Aguirre Izaguirre | 2,272 | chT-Aragon | A10 |
| Jan 2002 | Jose Luis Malo Guillen | 2,237 | ch-Aragon | C18 |
| Jun 2002 | Antonio Lopez Del Alamo | 2,225 | ch-ESP U18 | B23 |
| Feb 2005 | Manuel Sicilia Ruiz | 2,213 | chT-Autonomico | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Aragon | 2009 | 29 | 15 | 2,170 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2003 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,254 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2001 | 13 | 8.5 | – |
| Narciso Yepes Memorial | 2004 | 8 | 2 | 2,098 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2004 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,038 |
| 14th Ibercaja Open | 2003 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,618 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2002 | 6 | 2 | 1,976 |
| chT-Baleares | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,141 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcos Sig Vargas's chess games?
129 games by Marcos Sig Vargas, from Apr 2003 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 Marcos Sig Vargas has played.
What does Marcos Sig Vargas play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Marcos Sig Vargas opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcos Sig Vargas answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Marcos Sig Vargas play as White?
As White, Marcos Sig Vargas's most-played openings in our database are: Bishop's Opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 18.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcos Sig Vargas play as Black?
As Black, Marcos Sig Vargas most often plays: Dutch Defense (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Marcos Sig Vargas's FIDE rating?
Marcos Sig Vargas is currently rated 2,196 in classical chess, 2,148 in rapid and 2,091 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Marcos Sig Vargas played?
Our database contains 129 games by Marcos Sig Vargas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 26 draws, 52 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcos Sig Vargas?
129 games by Marcos Sig Vargas 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.