Prepare against Mariano Shon
Argentina · World #87,003 classical · FIDE ID 168122
When preparing against Mariano Shon, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 47 games by Mariano Shon, covering Feb 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mariano Shon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mariano Shon 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 | 1,767 | 1,813 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,835 | 1,835 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,824 | 1,839 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 15 | 6 | 26 | 31.9% |
| As White | 24 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 23 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 8.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mariano Shon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mariano Shon's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 83.3% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Shon usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Shon usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Shon usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Shon usually continues b4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Shon usually continues b4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 66.7% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Mariano Shon's chess games
All 47 games by Mariano Shon in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D75 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Marcelo Beckerman | 1,990 | Vicente Lopez ProAm 100 Years Open | B07 |
| Oct 2022 | Tomas Abate | 1,822 | Vicente Lopez ProAm 100 Years Open | B26 |
| Jul 2017 | Rodrigo Ezequiel Garcia | 1,743 | 2nd Santa Teresita Open | C67 |
| Jul 2019 | Sebastian Silva Diaz | 1,614 | Villa Tehuelches Open 5th | C11 |
| Apr 2017 | Alejandro Rebot | 1,573 | ch-ARG U20 | C40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicente Lopez ProAm 100 Years Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,855 |
| 19th Rio Grande Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,773 |
| Villa Tehuelches Open 5th | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,773 |
| ch-ARG U20 | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,773 |
| General Pico Open | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,762 |
| 2nd Santa Teresita Open | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,657 |
| BA CHESS BLITZ DGT GRAND PRIX | Etapa 6 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,930 |
| Buenos Aires Torre Blanca U2400 Open | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,848 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mariano Shon's chess games?
47 games by Mariano Shon, from Feb 2017 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 Shon has played.
What does Mariano Shon play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Mariano Shon opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.b4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mariano Shon answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Mariano Shon play as White?
As White, Mariano Shon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mariano Shon play as Black?
As Black, Mariano Shon most often plays: Elephant Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Center Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Mariano Shon's FIDE rating?
Mariano Shon is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,835 in rapid and 1,824 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,813 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Mariano Shon played?
Our database contains 47 games by Mariano Shon, covering Feb 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mariano Shon?
47 games by Mariano Shon 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.