Prepare against Rafael Maciel
Argentina · World #75,945 classical · FIDE ID 167185
When preparing against Rafael Maciel, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Rafael Maciel, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Maciel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Maciel 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 | 1,802 | 1,803 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,829 | 1,829 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,806 | 1,806 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 36.4% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Maciel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Maciel's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Maciel usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Maciel usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Maciel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 66.7% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Rafael Maciel's chess games
All 33 games by Rafael Maciel in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Silvana Agnello | 1,953 | ch-Resistencia Chaqueno | C02 |
| Feb 2018 | Eduardo Calabroni | 1,815 | ch-Resistencia Chaqueno | C06 |
| Mar 2018 | Carlos Fermin Medina | 1,529 | ch-ARG sf | C01 |
| Apr 2022 | Diogo Manuel Rodrigues Quinta | 1,127 | ch-POR U14/20 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Chaqueno | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,699 |
| ch-ARG sf | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,569 |
| ch-POR U14/20 | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,495 |
| ch-Resistencia Chaqueno | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,868 |
| ch-ARG sf Jaque CC U1700 | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,816 |
| 1st Santa Fe Malabrigo Open | 2018 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,499 |
Interactive opening tree from all 33 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Maciel's chess games?
33 games by Rafael Maciel, from Mar 2018 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 Rafael Maciel has played.
What does Rafael Maciel play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Rafael Maciel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Maciel answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rafael Maciel play as White?
As White, Rafael Maciel's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Maciel play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Maciel most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Rafael Maciel's FIDE rating?
Rafael Maciel is currently rated 1,802 in classical chess, 1,829 in rapid and 1,806 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,803 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Rafael Maciel played?
Our database contains 33 games by Rafael Maciel, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Maciel?
33 games by Rafael Maciel 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.