Prepare against Mauro Barboza
URY · World #52,582 classical · FIDE ID 3000567
Our database contains 445 games by Mauro Barboza, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mauro Barboza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mauro Barboza 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 | 1,883 | 2,159 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,795 | 1,923 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,796 | 1,906 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 445 | 192 | 101 | 152 | 43.1% |
| As White | 222 | 98 | 54 | 70 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 223 | 94 | 47 | 82 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mauro Barboza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mauro Barboza's side.
First moves as White (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 221 | 99.5% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Barboza usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Barboza usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Barboza usually continues d4 (58.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Barboza usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 99 | 89.2% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 6.3% | 78.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 78.2% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 15 | 19.2% | 53.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Mauro Barboza's chess games
All 445 games by Mauro Barboza 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: 192 wins, 101 draws, 152 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 32 | 16/9/7 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 25 | 11/7/7 | 44.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 9 | 9/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Jorge Arias Bouzada | 2,311 | La Estacada CC Preliminaries | B35 |
| Jan 1988 | Fabian Fiorito | 2,305 | La Hora Open 2nd | C11 |
| Mar 2002 | Diego Cukerman | 2,281 | La Estacada CC Preliminaries | B35 |
| Jan 1997 | Jose Riverol | 2,280 | chT-URU | B01 |
| Apr 2003 | Ruben Ulaneo | 2,274 | ch-URU sf-D | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU | 2004 | 58 | 21.5 | 2,121 |
| ch-URU sf | 2017 | 42 | 23 | 1,993 |
| 11th Montevideo Trebejos Open | 2017 | 20 | 12 | 2,005 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2023 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,056 |
| Montevideo Trebejos Autumn Open | 2018 | 12 | 8.5 | 1,865 |
| 9th Montevideo Trebejos Open | 2018 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,807 |
| 22nd Wch Seniors | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,851 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,997 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mauro Barboza's chess games?
445 games by Mauro Barboza, 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 Mauro Barboza has played.
What does Mauro Barboza play on the first move as White?
Across 222 games with White in our database, Mauro Barboza opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mauro Barboza answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Mauro Barboza play as White?
As White, Mauro Barboza's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 222 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mauro Barboza play as Black?
As Black, Mauro Barboza most often plays: Indian Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 223 games.
What is Mauro Barboza's FIDE rating?
Mauro Barboza is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess, 1,795 in rapid and 1,796 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Mauro Barboza played?
Our database contains 445 games by Mauro Barboza, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 192 wins, 101 draws, 152 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mauro Barboza?
445 games by Mauro Barboza 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.