Prepare against Mariano Ortega Amarelle
IM · Cape Verde · World #2,165 classical · FIDE ID 3504301
When preparing against Mariano Ortega Amarelle, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 737 games by Mariano Ortega Amarelle, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mariano Ortega Amarelle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mariano Ortega Amarelle 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 | 2,375 | 2,482 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,318 | 2,483 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,287 | 2,474 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 737 | 359 | 145 | 233 | 48.7% |
| As White | 372 | 185 | 65 | 122 | 49.7% |
| As Black | 365 | 174 | 80 | 111 | 47.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mariano Ortega Amarelle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mariano Ortega Amarelle's side.
First moves as White (372 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 163 | 43.8% | 58.6% |
| e4 | 120 | 32.3% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 48 | 12.9% | 55.2% |
| c4 | 32 | 8.6% | 60.9% |
| b3 | 7 | 1.9% | 42.9% |
| c3 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Amarelle usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Amarelle usually continues c4 (64.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Amarelle usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Amarelle usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Amarelle usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Amarelle usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 114 | 60.0% | 70.6% |
| e5 | 39 | 20.5% | 47.4% |
| e6 | 14 | 7.4% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 13 | 6.8% | 65.4% |
| c6 | 6 | 3.2% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 87 | 77.7% | 56.9% |
| d5 | 16 | 14.3% | 53.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 5.4% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Mariano Ortega Amarelle's chess games
All 737 games by Mariano Ortega Amarelle in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 359 wins, 145 draws, 233 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 31 | 11/10/10 | 35.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 26 | 12/9/5 | 46.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 26 | 12/7/7 | 46.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 12/3/6 | 57.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 13/2/5 | 65.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 70 | 45/14/11 | 64.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 25 | 9/6/10 | 36.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Evgeny Tomashevsky | 2,706 | Titled Tue | B13 |
| Dec 2019 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2,635 | Titled Tue | C55 |
| Feb 2018 | Tigran Gharamian | 2,622 | Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | C67 |
| Mar 2021 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,607 | Titled Tue | B07 |
| Feb 2021 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,593 | Titled Tue | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 281 | 138 | 2,290 |
| ch-CUB | 2016 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,424 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 20 | 11 | 2,346 |
| ch-CPV | 2023 | 18 | 18 | 2,144 |
| 12th Pontevedra Open | 2025 | 15 | 10 | 2,377 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 13 | 6 | 2,218 |
| 40th Capablanca Memorial Premier I | 2005 | 13 | 6 | 2,420 |
| Moncada Cup 2nd | 2004 | 12 | 5 | 2,335 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mariano Ortega Amarelle's chess games?
737 games by Mariano Ortega Amarelle, from Apr 2003 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 Mariano Ortega Amarelle has played.
What does Mariano Ortega Amarelle play on the first move as White?
Across 372 games with White in our database, Mariano Ortega Amarelle opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mariano Ortega Amarelle answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Mariano Ortega Amarelle play as White?
As White, Mariano Ortega Amarelle's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 372 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mariano Ortega Amarelle play as Black?
As Black, Mariano Ortega Amarelle most often plays: Sicilian (70 games, 64.3% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 365 games.
What is Mariano Ortega Amarelle's FIDE rating?
Mariano Ortega Amarelle is currently rated 2,375 in classical chess, 2,318 in rapid and 2,287 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,482 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Mariano Ortega Amarelle played?
Our database contains 737 games by Mariano Ortega Amarelle, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 359 wins, 145 draws, 233 losses (48.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mariano Ortega Amarelle?
737 games by Mariano Ortega Amarelle 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.