Prepare against Maria Belen Sarquis
WIM · Argentina · World #14,340 classical · FIDE ID 111805
When preparing against Maria Belen Sarquis, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scotch Game as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 642 games by Maria Belen Sarquis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maria Belen Sarquis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maria Belen Sarquis 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 | 2,112 | 2,216 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,091 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,072 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 642 | 291 | 109 | 242 | 45.3% |
| As White | 329 | 158 | 55 | 116 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 313 | 133 | 54 | 126 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maria Belen Sarquis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maria Belen Sarquis's side.
First moves as White (329 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 317 | 96.4% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Sarquis usually continues Nf3 (54.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sarquis usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Sarquis usually continues d4 (65.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Sarquis usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Sarquis usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Sarquis usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 155 | 85.2% | 50.3% |
| c5 | 19 | 10.4% | 47.4% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.7% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 86 | 94.5% | 60.5% |
Maria Belen Sarquis's chess games
All 642 games by Maria Belen Sarquis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 291 wins, 109 draws, 242 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 75 | 32/15/28 | 42.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 27 | 16/1/10 | 59.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 26 | 13/4/9 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 23 | 14/7/2 | 60.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 21 | 13/0/8 | 61.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 29 | 17/4/8 | 58.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| E06 | Catalan | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A24 | English Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Alina Kashlinskaya | 2,468 | Swiss Queens Wed #16 | A25 |
| May 2024 | Meri Arabidze | 2,457 | Swiss Queens Wed #16 | C00 |
| Feb 2022 | Michael Song | 2,410 | Titled Tue | C54 |
| Oct 2024 | Karina Ambartsumova | 2,402 | Swiss Queens Wed #36 | E06 |
| Oct 2024 | N Buksa | 2,400 | Swiss Queens Wed #38 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 91 | 41 | 2,090 |
| ch-ARG w | 2006 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,214 |
| Vicente Lopez IRT Open | 2004 | 20 | 9 | 2,070 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,947 |
| ch-Pan American U18 Girls | 2006 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,191 |
| ch-Pan American U14 Girls | 2002 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,231 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2002 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,076 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #36 | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,358 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maria Belen Sarquis's chess games?
642 games by Maria Belen Sarquis, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Maria Belen Sarquis has played.
What does Maria Belen Sarquis play on the first move as White?
Across 329 games with White in our database, Maria Belen Sarquis opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.e3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maria Belen Sarquis answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games).
What openings does Maria Belen Sarquis play as White?
As White, Maria Belen Sarquis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (75 games, 42.7% win rate); Italian Game (27 games, 59.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (26 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 329 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maria Belen Sarquis play as Black?
As Black, Maria Belen Sarquis most often plays: Italian Game (29 games, 58.6% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Scotch Game (18 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 313 games.
What is Maria Belen Sarquis's FIDE rating?
Maria Belen Sarquis is currently rated 2,112 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Maria Belen Sarquis played?
Our database contains 642 games by Maria Belen Sarquis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 291 wins, 109 draws, 242 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maria Belen Sarquis?
642 games by Maria Belen Sarquis 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.