Prepare against Ricardo Ernesto Chavez
FM · SLV · World #6,466 classical · FIDE ID 6700098
When preparing against Ricardo Ernesto Chavez, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (28% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 197 games by Ricardo Ernesto Chavez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Ernesto Chavez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Ernesto Chavez 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 | 2,236 | 2,302 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,237 | 2,237 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,103 | 2,160 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 197 | 72 | 32 | 93 | 36.5% |
| As White | 99 | 41 | 14 | 44 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 98 | 31 | 18 | 49 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Ernesto Chavez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Ernesto Chavez's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 100.0% | 48.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Chavez usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Chavez usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Chavez usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 28.3% | 43.3% |
| d6 | 13 | 24.5% | 34.6% |
| g6 | 12 | 22.6% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 13.2% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 50.0% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 7 | 25.0% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 17.9% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Ricardo Ernesto Chavez's chess games
All 197 games by Ricardo Ernesto Chavez 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: 72 wins, 32 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 28 | 8/3/17 | 28.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Andres Felipe Gallego Alcaraz | 2,512 | Online Olympiad Div2 E | B67 |
| May 2006 | Radek Kalod | 2,495 | Olympiad-37 | B06 |
| Sep 2024 | Thibaut Vandenbussche | 2,461 | Olympiad-45 | B41 |
| Aug 2018 | Carles Diaz Camallonga | 2,445 | 20th Barcelona Sants Open | B01 |
| Sep 2018 | Andrew N Greet | 2,441 | Olympiad-43 | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-San Salvador | 1998 | 23 | 11 | 2,204 |
| San Salvador zt | 1998 | 18 | 4.5 | 2,025 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,133 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,132 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,235 |
| 16th American Continental | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,183 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,286 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,153 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Ernesto Chavez's chess games?
197 games by Ricardo Ernesto Chavez, 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 Ricardo Ernesto Chavez has played.
What does Ricardo Ernesto Chavez play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Ricardo Ernesto Chavez opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Ernesto Chavez answers 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Ernesto Chavez play as White?
As White, Ricardo Ernesto Chavez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Ernesto Chavez play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Ernesto Chavez most often plays: Modern Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Ricardo Ernesto Chavez's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Ernesto Chavez is currently rated 2,236 in classical chess, 2,237 in rapid and 2,103 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Ricardo Ernesto Chavez played?
Our database contains 197 games by Ricardo Ernesto Chavez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 32 draws, 93 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Ernesto Chavez?
197 games by Ricardo Ernesto Chavez 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.