Prepare against Ricardo Perez Pacheco
Spain · World #7,944 classical · FIDE ID 32018274
When preparing against Ricardo Perez Pacheco, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 97 games by Ricardo Perez Pacheco, covering Aug 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Perez Pacheco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Perez Pacheco 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 | 2,207 | 2,230 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,139 | 2,139 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,149 | 2,196 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 38 | 22 | 37 | 39.2% |
| As White | 51 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 46 | 18 | 6 | 22 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Perez Pacheco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Perez Pacheco's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 64.7% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 13.7% | 42.9% |
| b3 | 6 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 5.9% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Pacheco usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Pacheco usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Pacheco usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Pacheco usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Pacheco usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 82.6% | 52.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 62.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Ricardo Perez Pacheco's chess games
All 97 games by Ricardo Perez Pacheco in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - Sep 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: 38 wins, 22 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Sergio Trigo Urquijo | 2,403 | 9th Sanxenxo Carlos Open | A84 |
| Apr 2017 | Javier Marchena Hurtado | 2,352 | ch-Euskadi | E71 |
| Mar 2016 | Ruslan Pogorelov | 2,347 | 39th San Sebastian Open | B48 |
| Mar 2016 | Mikel Ortega Lopez | 2,332 | ch-Euskadi | B61 |
| Jul 2015 | Luis Manuel Esquivias Quintero | 2,134 | ch-ESP U18 | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Euskadi | 2017 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,234 |
| 40th San Sebastian Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,214 |
| Arrecife de Lanzarote Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,174 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,915 |
| 5th Alzira Christmas | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 2,123 |
| 45th San Sebastian Open | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,165 |
| 38th San Sebastian Open | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 2,183 |
| 26th Erandio Open | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,972 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Perez Pacheco's chess games?
97 games by Ricardo Perez Pacheco, from Aug 2012 to Sep 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 Perez Pacheco has played.
What does Ricardo Perez Pacheco play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Ricardo Perez Pacheco opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.b3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Perez Pacheco answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Perez Pacheco play as White?
As White, Ricardo Perez Pacheco's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Perez Pacheco play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Perez Pacheco most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Ricardo Perez Pacheco's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Perez Pacheco is currently rated 2,207 in classical chess, 2,139 in rapid and 2,149 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Ricardo Perez Pacheco played?
Our database contains 97 games by Ricardo Perez Pacheco, covering Aug 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 22 draws, 37 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Perez Pacheco?
97 games by Ricardo Perez Pacheco 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.