Prepare against Raul Ocampo Vargas
IM · Mexico · World #41,844 classical · FIDE ID 5100690
Our database contains 161 games by Raul Ocampo Vargas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raul Ocampo Vargas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raul Ocampo 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 | 1,927 | 2,310 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 2,100 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 2,148 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 51 | 54 | 56 | 31.7% |
| As White | 86 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 75 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 97.7% | 51.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Vargas usually continues c3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Vargas usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 90.7% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.0% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 94.4% | 52.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Raul Ocampo Vargas's chess games
All 161 games by Raul Ocampo Vargas 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: 51 wins, 54 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 32 | 9/10/13 | 28.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Juan Carlos Gonzalez Zamora | 2,514 | ch-MEX Active | C15 |
| Jan 2000 | Jose Gonzalez Garcia | 2,437 | ch-MEX Active | B22 |
| Jan 1996 | Roberto Calderin Gonzalez | 2,435 | Magno Mercenarios 9th | C56 |
| Oct 1998 | Yuri Gonzalez Vidal | 2,385 | Guines Vazquez Memorial | B31 |
| Jan 2000 | Florentino Garmendez Gonzalez | 2,371 | ch-MEX Active | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guines Vazquez Memorial | 1998 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,250 |
| Mexico | 1977 | 11 | 3 | 2,208 |
| Capablanca Memorial Mixto 37th | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,281 |
| chT-CACAC 12th | 1974 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,458 |
| Magno Mercenarios 9th | 1996 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,148 |
| 24th Olympiad | 1980 | 8 | 4 | 2,350 |
| 41st Fide Mercenarios | 1999 | 8 | 6 | 2,353 |
| ch-MEX Active | 2000 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,601 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raul Ocampo Vargas's chess games?
161 games by Raul Ocampo Vargas, 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 Raul Ocampo Vargas has played.
What does Raul Ocampo Vargas play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Raul Ocampo Vargas opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raul Ocampo Vargas answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Raul Ocampo Vargas play as White?
As White, Raul Ocampo Vargas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (32 games, 28.1% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raul Ocampo Vargas play as Black?
As Black, Raul Ocampo Vargas most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Raul Ocampo Vargas's FIDE rating?
Raul Ocampo Vargas is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Raul Ocampo Vargas played?
Our database contains 161 games by Raul Ocampo Vargas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 54 draws, 56 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raul Ocampo Vargas?
161 games by Raul Ocampo 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.