Prepare against Mariano Loiterstein
FM · Argentina · World #28,873 classical · FIDE ID 102849
Our database contains 234 games by Mariano Loiterstein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mariano Loiterstein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mariano Loiterstein 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 | 1,992 | 2,257 | Feb 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,077 | 2,110 | Feb 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,143 | 2,171 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 234 | 83 | 86 | 65 | 35.5% |
| As White | 115 | 45 | 44 | 26 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 119 | 38 | 42 | 39 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mariano Loiterstein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mariano Loiterstein's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 104 | 90.4% | 60.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.5% | 12.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Loiterstein usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Loiterstein usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Loiterstein usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Loiterstein usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Loiterstein usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Loiterstein usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 89.7% | 49.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.2% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 61.5% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 6 | 15.4% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Mariano Loiterstein's chess games
All 234 games by Mariano Loiterstein 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: 83 wins, 86 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 18 | 10/7/1 | 55.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 33 | 11/10/12 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A33 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1999 | Alejandro Hoffman | 2,547 | 30th Mar del Plata Open | A77 |
| Jan 1991 | Gustavo Kanefsck | 2,380 | Mar del Plata PROSUD | D06 |
| Jan 1990 | Hector Restifa | 2,315 | Mar del Plata Open | A46 |
| Jan 1989 | Claudia Amura | 2,300 | Buenos Aires BCA Open | D97 |
| Jan 1995 | Paulo Cezar De Souza Haro | 2,255 | 26th Mar del Plata Open | E98 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar del Plata Open | 2004 | 42 | 21 | 2,365 |
| Mar del Plata | 2017 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,064 |
| Mar del Plata 1st Cat RAM | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,954 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,114 |
| Mar del Plata PROSUD | 1991 | 10 | 3 | 2,191 |
| ch-Mar del Plata 55 Mayor | 2000 | 10 | 4 | 2,135 |
| Marplatense Elo Open | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,851 |
| Madariaga Tiberio Cup | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 2,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mariano Loiterstein's chess games?
234 games by Mariano Loiterstein, 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 Mariano Loiterstein has played.
What does Mariano Loiterstein play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Mariano Loiterstein opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mariano Loiterstein answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Mariano Loiterstein play as White?
As White, Mariano Loiterstein's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mariano Loiterstein play as Black?
As Black, Mariano Loiterstein most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Mariano Loiterstein's FIDE rating?
Mariano Loiterstein is currently rated 1,992 in classical chess, 2,077 in rapid and 2,143 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,257 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Mariano Loiterstein played?
Our database contains 234 games by Mariano Loiterstein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 86 draws, 65 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mariano Loiterstein?
234 games by Mariano Loiterstein 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.