Prepare against Ricardo Estevez
URY · World #73,134 classical · FIDE ID 3005992
When preparing against Ricardo Estevez, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Ricardo Estevez, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Estevez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Estevez 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 | 1,811 | 1,973 | Jun 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,903 | 1,933 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 10 | 8 | 24 | 23.8% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Estevez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Estevez's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Estevez usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Estevez usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Estevez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 66.7% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Estevez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Estevez usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Estevez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 57.1% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 35.7% | 20.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Ricardo Estevez's chess games
All 42 games by Ricardo Estevez in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D57 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1985 | Ruben Andres Casafus | 2,335 | La Hora Open | E94 |
| Jan 1986 | Jose Bademian Orchanian | 2,200 | Progreso Open | B22 |
| Sep 2012 | Ubaldo Belistri | 2,027 | Punta del Este zt 2.5 Seniors | A68 |
| Sep 2021 | Mario Davila Texeira | 1,814 | ch-URU Seniors 65+ | A80 |
| Sep 2021 | Carlos Milans | 1,769 | ch-URU Seniors 65+ | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU | 1986 | 15 | 2.5 | 1,963 |
| ch-URU Seniors 65+ | 2021 | 5 | 4 | 1,927 |
| ch-URU Seniors | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,615 |
| Punta del Este zt 2.5 Seniors | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 2,122 |
| La Hora Open | 1985 | 3 | 1 | 2,140 |
| ch-URU sf | 1985 | 3 | 0 | – |
| Argentino Hotel Open | 1987 | 2 | 0 | 1,805 |
| BDC Open | 1988 | 2 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Estevez's chess games?
42 games by Ricardo Estevez, from Aug 2015 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 Estevez has played.
What does Ricardo Estevez play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Ricardo Estevez opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Estevez answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...Nc6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Estevez play as White?
As White, Ricardo Estevez's most-played openings in our database are: London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Estevez play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Estevez most often plays: Ruy Lopez (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Ricardo Estevez's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Estevez is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess, 1,903 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,973 (Jun 2016).
How many games has Ricardo Estevez played?
Our database contains 42 games by Ricardo Estevez, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 24 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Estevez?
42 games by Ricardo Estevez 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.