Prepare against Mauricio Tapia
Bolivia · World #71,629 classical · FIDE ID 3305686
When preparing against Mauricio Tapia, expect 1.e4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (23% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 72 games by Mauricio Tapia, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mauricio Tapia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mauricio Tapia 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 | 1,816 | 1,955 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 1,934 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,812 | 1,895 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 37 | 3 | 32 | 51.4% |
| As White | 36 | 17 | 3 | 16 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 36 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 55.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mauricio Tapia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mauricio Tapia's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 41.7% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 14 | 38.9% | 64.3% |
| f4 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Tapia usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Tapia usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Tapia usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Tapia usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Tapia usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 22.7% | 80.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Mauricio Tapia's chess games
All 72 games by Mauricio Tapia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 37 wins, 3 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Luis Miguel Aguilar | 2,231 | ch-BOL sf | A25 |
| May 2022 | Johny Cueto Chajtur | 2,203 | ch-BOL | B02 |
| Jun 2023 | Wladimir Camilo Zampronha | 2,176 | 7th Caioba Open | B06 |
| May 2013 | Duberlin Quiroga | 2,078 | 9th American Continental | D17 |
| May 2013 | Lucia Estrada | 2,034 | 9th American Continental | E88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th American Continental | 2013 | 10 | 3 | 1,987 |
| ch-Pan American U2000 | 2024 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,162 |
| ch-BOL | 2022 | 9 | 1 | 1,917 |
| 6th Cochabamba Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,528 |
| 4th Cochabamba GP Open | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,753 |
| 8th Oruro Open | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,820 |
| Oruro Baptista Memorial | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,785 |
| Llallagua Caballos de Troya Open | 2024 | 6 | 5 | 1,903 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mauricio Tapia's chess games?
72 games by Mauricio Tapia, from Apr 2013 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 Mauricio Tapia has played.
What does Mauricio Tapia play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Mauricio Tapia opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mauricio Tapia answers 1...g6 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Mauricio Tapia play as White?
As White, Mauricio Tapia's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mauricio Tapia play as Black?
As Black, Mauricio Tapia most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Mauricio Tapia's FIDE rating?
Mauricio Tapia is currently rated 1,816 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid and 1,812 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,955 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Mauricio Tapia played?
Our database contains 72 games by Mauricio Tapia, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 3 draws, 32 losses (51.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mauricio Tapia?
72 games by Mauricio Tapia 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.