Prepare against Mateo Hernandez Vargas
Mexico · World #127,457 classical · FIDE ID 29605709
When preparing against Mateo Hernandez Vargas, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Mateo Hernandez Vargas, covering Aug 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Mateo Hernandez Vargas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mateo Hernandez Vargas 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 | 1,657 | 1,737 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,605 | 1,665 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,708 | 1,708 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 58.1% |
| As White | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 56.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 188 rated games against 142 different opponents, across 29 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 152 | 83 | 27 | 42 | 54.6% | 1,595 | 1,644 | 14 |
| Rapid | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 50.0% | 2,010 | 1,610 | 2 |
| Blitz | 30 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 50.0% | 1,787 | 1,653 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 29 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 20.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 64 | 37 | 12 | 15 | 57.8% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40 | 21 | 9 | 10 | 1,645 | 1,733 |
| 2025 | 84 | 47 | 8 | 29 | 1,637 | 1,613 |
| 2024 | 53 | 28 | 9 | 16 | 1,558 | 1,622 |
| 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1,174 | 774 |
| 2022 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | – | – |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mateo Hernandez Vargas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mateo Hernandez Vargas's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 70.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Vargas usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 70.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Mateo Hernandez Vargas's chess games
All 31 games by Mateo Hernandez Vargas in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2024 - Nov 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: 18 wins, 4 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Cesar Alexandro Puentes Barragan | 1,732 | Olimpiada Nacional CONADE San Luis Potosí 2026 | Blitz 3+2 Sub 12 | C54 |
| May 2026 | Derek Milan Gonzalez Romo | 1,701 | Olimpiada Nacional CONADE San Luis Potosí 2026 | Rápido 25+5 Sub 12 | A20 |
| May 2026 | Bruno Francisco Esquivel Ibarra | 1,700 | Olimpiada Nacional CONADE San Luis Potosí 2026 | Clásico Sub 12 | B23 |
| May 2026 | Maydi Villar Velazquez | 1,618 | Olimpiada Nacional CONADE San Luis Potosí 2026 | Rápido 25+5 Sub 12 | C54 |
| May 2026 | Valeria Idarraga Patino | 1,553 | Olimpiada Nacional CONADE San Luis Potosí 2026 | Blitz 3+2 Sub 12 | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olimpiada Nacional CONADE San Luis Potosí 2026 | Rápido 25+5 Sub 12 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,754 |
| Olimpiada Nacional CONADE San Luis Potosí 2026 | Rápido 10+5 Sub 12 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,543 |
| Olimpiada Nacional CONADE San Luis Potosí 2026 | Blitz 3+2 Sub 12 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,778 |
| Olimpiada Nacional CONADE San Luis Potosí 2026 | Clásico Sub 12 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,687 |
| Olimpiada Nacional CONADE 2026 Etapa Estatal Queretaro E2 | Sub 12V | 2026 | 4 | 4 | 1,889 |
| Round 5: Hernandez Vargas, Mateo - Huerta Morales, Alejandro | 2026 | 1 | 1 | – |
| Round 6: Hernandez Vargas, Mateo - Cabrera Estrada, Angel Alexis | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,572 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mateo Hernandez Vargas's chess games?
31 games by Mateo Hernandez Vargas, from Aug 2024 to Nov 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 Mateo Hernandez Vargas has played.
What does Mateo Hernandez Vargas play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Mateo Hernandez Vargas opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mateo Hernandez Vargas answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mateo Hernandez Vargas play as White?
As White, Mateo Hernandez Vargas's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mateo Hernandez Vargas play as Black?
As Black, Mateo Hernandez Vargas most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Mateo Hernandez Vargas's FIDE rating?
Mateo Hernandez Vargas is currently rated 1,657 in classical chess, 1,605 in rapid and 1,708 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,737 (May 2026).
How many games has Mateo Hernandez Vargas played?
Our database contains 31 games by Mateo Hernandez Vargas, covering Aug 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 4 draws, 9 losses (58.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mateo Hernandez Vargas?
31 games by Mateo Hernandez Vargas 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.