Prepare against Mariano Varga
FM · Argentina · World #28,360 classical · FIDE ID 101575
Our database contains 155 games by Mariano Varga, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mariano Varga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mariano Varga 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 | 1,995 | 2,277 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 2,000 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 1,986 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 44 | 42 | 69 | 28.4% |
| As White | 71 | 23 | 18 | 30 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 84 | 21 | 24 | 39 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mariano Varga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mariano Varga's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 47.9% | 51.5% |
| e4 | 20 | 28.2% | 27.5% |
| e3 | 5 | 7.0% | 30.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Varga usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Varga usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Varga usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 27.5% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Varga usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Varga usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Varga usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 14.3% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.4% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 50.0% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 21.4% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Mariano Varga's chess games
All 155 games by Mariano Varga 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: 44 wins, 42 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Samuel Schweber | 2,395 | Buenos Aires BCA Open | A43 |
| Nov 2014 | Antonio Lopez Del Alamo | 2,260 | 13th Benidorm Open U2300 | E76 |
| Jan 2003 | Luis Gonzalez Aguirre | 2,254 | chT-Autonomico | A16 |
| Dec 2011 | Josue Exposito Amaro | 2,250 | 10th Benidorm Open U2300 | D10 |
| Aug 2012 | Jorge Berrocal | 2,240 | 7th Almansa Open | A69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarin B | 1978 | 15 | 3 | 2,100 |
| 2nd Nova Gorica Open | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,144 |
| Portoroz Open | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,993 |
| 02nd Benidorm Open U2300 | 2002 | 8 | 5 | 2,285 |
| 2nd Alicante Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,236 |
| 06th chT-SLO | 1996 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,831 |
| ch-La Vila Region | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 2,145 |
| 7th Almansa Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,212 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mariano Varga's chess games?
155 games by Mariano Varga, 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 Varga has played.
What does Mariano Varga play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Mariano Varga opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.e3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mariano Varga answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Mariano Varga play as White?
As White, Mariano Varga's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mariano Varga play as Black?
As Black, Mariano Varga most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Mariano Varga's FIDE rating?
Mariano Varga is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,277 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Mariano Varga played?
Our database contains 155 games by Mariano Varga, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 42 draws, 69 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mariano Varga?
155 games by Mariano Varga 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.