Prepare against Renier Gonzalez
GM · United States · World #1,371 classical · FIDE ID 3501841
Our database contains 490 games by Renier Gonzalez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Renier Gonzalez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Renier Gonzalez 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 | 2,419 | 2,507 | Jul 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 490 | 184 | 191 | 115 | 37.6% |
| As White | 248 | 98 | 98 | 52 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 242 | 86 | 93 | 63 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Renier Gonzalez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Renier Gonzalez's side.
First moves as White (248 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 227 | 91.5% | 59.9% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.6% | 87.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| Na3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 59.9% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues d3 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 44 | 34.9% | 65.9% |
| c5 | 34 | 27.0% | 58.8% |
| g6 | 26 | 20.6% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 15 | 11.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 50.0% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 30 | 41.7% | 61.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 6.9% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Renier Gonzalez's chess games
All 490 games by Renier Gonzalez 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: 184 wins, 191 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 62 | 28/17/17 | 45.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 6/10/6 | 27.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 15 | 11/3/1 | 73.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 81 | 35/25/21 | 43.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 43 | 19/19/5 | 44.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 38 | 8/18/12 | 21.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2007 | Merab Gagunashvili | 2,625 | Las Vegas National Open | B12 |
| Jun 2005 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,614 | Las Vegas National Open | B51 |
| Jun 2005 | Ildar Ibragimov | 2,611 | Las Vegas National Open | A42 |
| Nov 2004 | Igor Novikov | 2,588 | ch-USA | D16 |
| Aug 2002 | Robert Kempinski | 2,587 | ch-ICC Blitz Final | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CUB | 1999 | 44 | 17.5 | 2,350 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2010 | 23 | 16.5 | 2,551 |
| ch-ICC Blitz Final | 2002 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,471 |
| ch-CUB sf | 1999 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,458 |
| Medellin | 2000 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,515 |
| Cienfuegos University | 1998 | 13 | 10.5 | 2,550 |
| Capablanca Memorial Elite 31st | 1996 | 13 | 3 | 2,324 |
| USA tt | 2014 | 13 | 5 | 2,354 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Renier Gonzalez's chess games?
490 games by Renier Gonzalez, 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 Renier Gonzalez has played.
What does Renier Gonzalez play on the first move as White?
Across 248 games with White in our database, Renier Gonzalez opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Renier Gonzalez answers 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Renier Gonzalez play as White?
As White, Renier Gonzalez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (62 games, 45.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Vienna Game (15 games, 73.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 248 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Renier Gonzalez play as Black?
As Black, Renier Gonzalez most often plays: Modern Defense (81 games, 43.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (43 games, 44.2% win rate); Slav Defense (38 games, 21.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 242 games.
What is Renier Gonzalez's FIDE rating?
Renier Gonzalez is currently rated 2,419 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,507 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Renier Gonzalez played?
Our database contains 490 games by Renier Gonzalez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 184 wins, 191 draws, 115 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Renier Gonzalez?
490 games by Renier Gonzalez 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.