Prepare against Ricardo Ojea
Argentina · World #64,203 classical · FIDE ID 173355
When preparing against Ricardo Ojea, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Ricardo Ojea, covering Jul 2007 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Ojea's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Ojea 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 | 1,842 | 2,049 | May 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 29.0% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 16.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 237 rated games against 206 different opponents, across 31 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 237 | 106 | 41 | 90 | 44.7% | 1,950 | 1,939 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 88 | 16 | 18 | 54 | 18.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 90 | 55 | 15 | 20 | 61.1% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 1 vs WIM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | 13 | 4 | 15 | 1,914 | 1,876 |
| 2024 | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 1,790 | 1,738 |
| 2020 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1,853 | 1,910 |
| 2019 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1,953 | 1,981 |
| 2016 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1,783 | 1,812 |
| 2012 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1,819 | 1,919 |
| 2011 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1,948 | 2,068 |
| 2010 | 22 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 1,973 | 1,973 |
| 2009 | 39 | 19 | 9 | 11 | 2,061 | 2,088 |
| 2008 | 24 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 2,126 | 2,051 |
| 2007 | 34 | 13 | 5 | 16 | 2,065 | 1,945 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Ojea's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Ojea's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 57.9% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 42.1% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Ojea usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Ojea usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Ojea usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ojea usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Ojea usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Ojea usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Ricardo Ojea's chess games
All 31 games by Ricardo Ojea in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Nov 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: 9 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Lucas Coro | 2,276 | Buenos Aires La Porta Cup | B22 |
| Jan 2024 | Eros Ivan Zelaya Aragon | 1,786 | 73rd Villa Ballester Open | B50 |
| Aug 2024 | Eduardo Osvaldo Gonetti | 1,690 | Villa Ballester Open | E90 |
| Oct 2026 | Dominic Rodas | 1,661 | ?XXXIII Abierto Internacional PRO AM - Copa Clarin - 17 al 25 de Octubre? | A00 |
| Oct 2026 | Martin Minnoni | 1,655 | ?XXXIII Abierto Internacional PRO AM - Copa Clarin - 17 al 25 de Octubre? | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73rd Villa Ballester Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,737 |
| ?XXXIII Abierto Internacional PRO AM - Copa Clarin - 17 al 25 de Octubre? | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,849 |
| Villa Ballester Open | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,867 |
| SEMIFINAL CAMPEONATO ARGENTINO DE AJEDREZ SUPERIOR ABSOLUTO 22 AL 29 DE AGOSTO | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,745 |
| 2nd Buenos Aires Bolivar Open | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,926 |
| Buenos Aires La Porta Cup | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 2,269 |
| Buenos Aires Najdorf Centenary Open | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,739 |
| 69th Villa Ballester Open | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1,753 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Ojea's chess games?
31 games by Ricardo Ojea, from Jul 2007 to Nov 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 Ojea has played.
What does Ricardo Ojea play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Ricardo Ojea opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Ojea answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Ojea play as White?
As White, Ricardo Ojea's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Ojea play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Ojea most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 12 games.
What is Ricardo Ojea's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Ojea is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (May 2010).
How many games has Ricardo Ojea played?
Our database contains 31 games by Ricardo Ojea, covering Jul 2007 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Ojea?
31 games by Ricardo Ojea 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.