Prepare against Ricardo De Guzman
IM · PHL · World #7,140 classical · FIDE ID 5200121
When preparing against Ricardo De Guzman, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bogo-Indian Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 459 games by Ricardo De Guzman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo De Guzman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo De Guzman 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 | 2,222 | 2,439 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,183 | 2,376 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,316 | 2,405 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 459 | 204 | 134 | 121 | 44.4% |
| As White | 229 | 119 | 57 | 53 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 230 | 85 | 77 | 68 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo De Guzman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo De Guzman's side.
First moves as White (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 184 | 80.3% | 63.9% |
| e4 | 32 | 14.0% | 65.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 3.1% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.2% | 80.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Guzman usually continues Nf3 (62.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Guzman usually continues c4 (61.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Guzman usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 65.6% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Guzman usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Guzman usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Guzman usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 67 | 59.3% | 60.4% |
| c5 | 18 | 15.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 11 | 9.7% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 8.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.5% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 76 | 95.0% | 53.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Ricardo De Guzman's chess games
All 459 games by Ricardo De Guzman 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: 204 wins, 134 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Torre Attack | 64 | 32/16/16 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 35 | 19/7/9 | 54.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A32 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 11 | 9/0/2 | 81.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2003 | Nick De Firmian | 2,649 | Western States Open | A46 |
| Jun 2005 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,614 | Las Vegas National Open | A46 |
| Oct 2003 | Varuzhan Akobian | 2,611 | Western States Open | D34 |
| Dec 2014 | Sergey Erenburg | 2,601 | 24th North American Open | D02 |
| Dec 2005 | Alex Yermolinsky | 2,549 | Berkeley Masters Open | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhills Open | 1997 | 25 | 17.5 | 2,492 |
| Western States Open | 2006 | 23 | 15 | 2,534 |
| ch-PHI | 2021 | 21 | 10 | 2,337 |
| NCFP Selection Men | 2026 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,046 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,219 |
| San Francisco Franett Memorial | 2005 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,371 |
| San Francisco Mark Pinto IM | 2004 | 11 | 7 | 2,423 |
| San Francisco Ralston | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,384 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo De Guzman's chess games?
459 games by Ricardo De Guzman, 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 Ricardo De Guzman has played.
What does Ricardo De Guzman play on the first move as White?
Across 229 games with White in our database, Ricardo De Guzman opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo De Guzman answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Ricardo De Guzman play as White?
As White, Ricardo De Guzman's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (64 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 54.3% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 229 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo De Guzman play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo De Guzman most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 230 games.
What is Ricardo De Guzman's FIDE rating?
Ricardo De Guzman is currently rated 2,222 in classical chess, 2,183 in rapid and 2,316 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,439 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Ricardo De Guzman played?
Our database contains 459 games by Ricardo De Guzman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 204 wins, 134 draws, 121 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo De Guzman?
459 games by Ricardo De Guzman 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.