Prepare against Mario Saralegui
URY · World #21,340 classical · FIDE ID 3000419
Our database contains 42 games by Mario Saralegui, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mario Saralegui's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Saralegui 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 | 2,046 | 2,222 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,049 | 2,049 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 17 | 7 | 18 | 40.5% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Saralegui's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Saralegui's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Saralegui usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Saralegui usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Saralegui usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Mario Saralegui's chess games
All 42 games by Mario Saralegui 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: 17 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Leonardo Vaz Lacuesta | 2,173 | Campeonato Uruguayo 2026 | Rápidas | C89 |
| Apr 2026 | Alvaro Guerrero | 2,145 | 95th ch-URU 2026 | E92 |
| Jul 2026 | Tabare Bustelo | 2,071 | Campeonato Uruguayo 2026 | Rápidas | A80 |
| Mar 2026 | Juan Cayetano | 2,026 | 95th ch-URU 2026 | D78 |
| Feb 2026 | Federico Esteve | 1,997 | Semifinal del Campeonato Uruguayo Absoluto 2026 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95th ch-URU 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2 | 1,940 |
| 8th Montevideo Open 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,938 |
| Semifinal del Campeonato Uruguayo Absoluto 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,114 |
| 9th Montevideo Open | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,976 |
| Uruguayo Interclubes por Equipos 2026 | Rapido | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,880 |
| Campeonato Uruguayo 2026 | Rápidas | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,214 |
| 8th Montevideo Open | 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2,230 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Saralegui's chess games?
42 games by Mario Saralegui, 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 Mario Saralegui has played.
What does Mario Saralegui play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Mario Saralegui opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Saralegui answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Mario Saralegui play as White?
As White, Mario Saralegui's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Saralegui play as Black?
As Black, Mario Saralegui most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Mario Saralegui's FIDE rating?
Mario Saralegui is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 2,049 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Mario Saralegui played?
Our database contains 42 games by Mario Saralegui, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Saralegui?
42 games by Mario Saralegui 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.