Prepare against Oscar Banos
Argentina · World #15,101 classical · FIDE ID 107174
Our database contains 221 games by Oscar Banos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oscar Banos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oscar Banos 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 | 2,104 | 2,286 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,143 | 2,235 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,194 | 2,201 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 71 | 74 | 76 | 32.1% |
| As White | 117 | 45 | 37 | 35 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 104 | 26 | 37 | 41 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oscar Banos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oscar Banos's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 56 | 47.9% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 26.5% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 28 | 23.9% | 51.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 48% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Banos usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Banos usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Banos usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Banos usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Banos usually continues e3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Banos usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 44.4% | 33.9% |
| c5 | 25 | 39.7% | 52.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 11.1% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 42.3% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 8 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Oscar Banos's chess games
All 221 games by Oscar Banos 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: 71 wins, 74 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 22 | 10/9/3 | 45.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Floryan Eugene | 2,431 | 13th ch-Mediterranean | E94 |
| Nov 2019 | Alex Vidal Zamora | 2,409 | ch-Girona | E14 |
| Aug 2007 | Alfonso Jerez Perez | 2,397 | Figueres Open 08th | B06 |
| Jan 2017 | Juan David Becerra | 2,341 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | A14 |
| Feb 2014 | Enrique Colon Garcia | 2,335 | chT-Catalunya | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2024 | 32 | 17 | 2,221 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2023 | 17 | 7 | 2,196 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 17 | 12 | 2,287 |
| chT-Catalunya Honor | 2013 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,172 |
| 5th Sabadell-A | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,298 |
| 13th ch-Mediterranean | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,140 |
| Catalunya Central 26th A | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,218 |
| Sabadell Coral Colon 4th | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,260 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oscar Banos's chess games?
221 games by Oscar Banos, 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 Oscar Banos has played.
What does Oscar Banos play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Oscar Banos opens with 1.c4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oscar Banos answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Oscar Banos play as White?
As White, Oscar Banos's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (22 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oscar Banos play as Black?
As Black, Oscar Banos most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Oscar Banos's FIDE rating?
Oscar Banos is currently rated 2,104 in classical chess, 2,143 in rapid and 2,194 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,286 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Oscar Banos played?
Our database contains 221 games by Oscar Banos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 74 draws, 76 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oscar Banos?
221 games by Oscar Banos 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.