Prepare against Ramon Gamarra
PRY · World #46,706 classical · FIDE ID 3700348
When preparing against Ramon Gamarra, expect 1.c4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as White, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 350 games by Ramon Gamarra, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ramon Gamarra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ramon Gamarra 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 | 1,906 | 2,090 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,968 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 1,975 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 350 | 142 | 55 | 153 | 40.6% |
| As White | 174 | 61 | 32 | 81 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 176 | 81 | 23 | 72 | 46.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ramon Gamarra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ramon Gamarra's side.
First moves as White (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 95 | 54.6% | 46.3% |
| d4 | 42 | 24.1% | 45.2% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 13.2% | 47.8% |
| e4 | 14 | 8.0% | 21.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 55% of White games, 46.3% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Gamarra usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Gamarra usually continues Nc3 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gamarra usually continues Nc3 (60.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Gamarra usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gamarra usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Gamarra usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 97 | 94.2% | 53.1% |
| c6 | 4 | 3.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 45.8% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Ramon Gamarra's chess games
All 350 games by Ramon Gamarra in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 142 wins, 55 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 40 | 18/3/19 | 45.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 4/5/11 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 47 | 20/8/19 | 42.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 29 | 12/5/12 | 41.4% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | Jorge Molina | 2,310 | 7th Sao Paulo Itau Cup | D36 |
| Jan 1997 | Paulo Jodorcovsky Werjivker | 2,295 | CHI Mayor Open | B52 |
| Oct 2009 | Jomar Egoroff | 2,251 | Foz do Iguacu Open | B98 |
| Jan 2020 | Luciano de Souza Zallio | 2,245 | 6th Florianopolis Open | E18 |
| Oct 2009 | Vinicius Chemale Budde | 2,225 | Foz do Iguacu Open | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PAR | 2018 | 56 | 19.5 | 1,964 |
| Asuncion zt 2.5 | 2015 | 25 | 9 | 1,976 |
| ch-PAR sf | 2018 | 18 | 10 | 1,929 |
| San Cristobal Open | 1998 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,242 |
| 3rd Asuncion Clasificatorio Open | 2017 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,994 |
| Asuncion Mayor Open | 2001 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,099 |
| CHI Mayor Open | 1997 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,206 |
| Foz do Iguacu Open | 2012 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,202 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ramon Gamarra's chess games?
350 games by Ramon Gamarra, from Apr 2003 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 Ramon Gamarra has played.
What does Ramon Gamarra play on the first move as White?
Across 174 games with White in our database, Ramon Gamarra opens with 1.c4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ramon Gamarra answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ramon Gamarra play as White?
As White, Ramon Gamarra's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (40 games, 45.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (20 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 174 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ramon Gamarra play as Black?
As Black, Ramon Gamarra most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (47 games, 42.6% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 77.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 176 games.
What is Ramon Gamarra's FIDE rating?
Ramon Gamarra is currently rated 1,906 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Ramon Gamarra played?
Our database contains 350 games by Ramon Gamarra, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 142 wins, 55 draws, 153 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ramon Gamarra?
350 games by Ramon Gamarra 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.