Prepare against Michael Steven Fraile Vargas
Colombia · World #138,546 classical · FIDE ID 144406258
When preparing against Michael Steven Fraile Vargas, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 38 games by Michael Steven Fraile Vargas, covering Nov 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Steven Fraile Vargas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Steven Fraile 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 | 1,624 | 1,659 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,647 | 1,660 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,816 | 1,816 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 15 | 3 | 20 | 39.5% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Steven Fraile Vargas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Steven Fraile Vargas's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 94.4% | 44.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 44.1% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Vargas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 39.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Michael Steven Fraile Vargas's chess games
All 38 games by Michael Steven Fraile Vargas in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2023 - 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: 15 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Samuel Esteban Jimenez Pirajan | 1,804 | Festival Infantil de Ajedrez CAFAM | O14 | A48 |
| Sep 2024 | Paula Thaliana Quevedo Bonilla | 1,764 | Bogota Rapid Open | C65 |
| Jun 2026 | Frank Sebastian Toro Suarez | 1,740 | IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Aficionados Sub 1800 | B14 |
| Sep 2024 | Ytzak Rodriguez Prieto | 1,712 | Bogota Rapid Open | C50 |
| Jun 2026 | Jose Gregorio Ramirez Mejia | 1,679 | IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Aficionados Sub 1800 | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibague Blitz Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,429 |
| IRT Rapido Kallpa | Tigran Petrossian | 2026 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,558 |
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,524 |
| Bogota Rapid Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,766 |
| IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Aficionados Sub 1800 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,864 |
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O14 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,732 |
| Festival Infantil de Ajedrez CAFAM | O14 | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2,077 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Steven Fraile Vargas's chess games?
38 games by Michael Steven Fraile Vargas, from Nov 2023 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 Michael Steven Fraile Vargas has played.
What does Michael Steven Fraile Vargas play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Michael Steven Fraile Vargas opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Steven Fraile Vargas answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Michael Steven Fraile Vargas play as White?
As White, Michael Steven Fraile Vargas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Steven Fraile Vargas play as Black?
As Black, Michael Steven Fraile Vargas most often plays: Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Michael Steven Fraile Vargas's FIDE rating?
Michael Steven Fraile Vargas is currently rated 1,624 in classical chess, 1,647 in rapid and 1,816 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,659 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Michael Steven Fraile Vargas played?
Our database contains 38 games by Michael Steven Fraile Vargas, covering Nov 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Steven Fraile Vargas?
38 games by Michael Steven Fraile 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.