Prepare against Mateo Varela
URY · World #31,084 classical · FIDE ID 3019519
Our database contains 106 games by Mateo Varela, covering Nov 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mateo Varela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mateo Varela 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 | 1,979 | 2,034 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 2,033 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,893 | 1,893 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 44 | 18 | 44 | 41.5% |
| As White | 55 | 20 | 10 | 25 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 51 | 24 | 8 | 19 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mateo Varela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mateo Varela's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Varela usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Varela usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Varela usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 100.0% | 63.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Mateo Varela's chess games
All 106 games by Mateo Varela in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2022 - 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: 44 wins, 18 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Ian Ocampos | 2,233 | 9th Montevideo Open | B90 |
| Feb 2026 | Julian Estrada Nieto | 2,177 | 9th Montevideo Open | B30 |
| Jan 2025 | Bruno Orlando Starke | 2,159 | 11th Floripa Open | B48 |
| Feb 2026 | Vivian Ramon Pita | 2,040 | 9th Montevideo Open | A06 |
| Jun 2026 | Tabare Bustelo | 2,037 | 5to. ANIVERSARIO CLUB MIJAIL TAL - Abierto | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U18 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 1,877 |
| 9th Montevideo Open | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,146 |
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,916 |
| 7th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,743 |
| 8th Montevideo Open 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,078 |
| 6th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,421 |
| 11th Floripa Open | 2025 | 7 | 5 | 2,069 |
| ch-URU sf | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,800 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mateo Varela's chess games?
106 games by Mateo Varela, from Nov 2022 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 Mateo Varela has played.
What does Mateo Varela play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Mateo Varela opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mateo Varela answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mateo Varela play as White?
As White, Mateo Varela's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mateo Varela play as Black?
As Black, Mateo Varela most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Mateo Varela's FIDE rating?
Mateo Varela is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,893 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,034 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Mateo Varela played?
Our database contains 106 games by Mateo Varela, covering Nov 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 18 draws, 44 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mateo Varela?
106 games by Mateo Varela 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.