Prepare against Ricardo Urbina
IM · HND · World #11,313 classical · FIDE ID 8400253
Our database contains 175 games by Ricardo Urbina, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Urbina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Urbina 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 | 2,150 | 2,297 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,155 | 2,245 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,262 | 2,297 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 67 | 49 | 59 | 38.3% |
| As White | 86 | 38 | 23 | 25 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 89 | 29 | 26 | 34 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Urbina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Urbina's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 98.8% | 58.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 58.2% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Urbina usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Urbina usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Urbina usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Urbina usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 80.5% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 8 | 19.5% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Ricardo Urbina's chess games
All 175 games by Ricardo Urbina 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: 67 wins, 49 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Leonardo Valdes Romero | 2,483 | 24th chT-Caribbean | A43 |
| Jul 2023 | Josue Araujo Sanchez | 2,403 | 24th chT-Caribbean | B10 |
| Jul 2000 | Carlos A. Juarez Flores | 2,392 | Guatemala City zt 2.32 | C10 |
| Aug 2020 | Jorge Luis Baules Rodriguez | 2,355 | Online Olym Div3 E | B72 |
| Dec 2019 | Patrick Emilio Aizpurua | 2,345 | Alajuela | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th chT-Caribbean | 2023 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,352 |
| 24th chT-Caribbean Rapid | 2023 | 13 | 2 | 1,988 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 12 | 7 | 2,320 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,370 |
| Managua Sub zt 2.3.2 | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,091 |
| San Jose zt 2.3.c2 | 2004 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,301 |
| 15th Managua Hurtado Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,092 |
| Guatemala City zt 2.32 | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,327 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Urbina's chess games?
175 games by Ricardo Urbina, 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 Urbina has played.
What does Ricardo Urbina play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Ricardo Urbina opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Urbina answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Urbina play as White?
As White, Ricardo Urbina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Urbina play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Urbina most often plays: Slav Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Ricardo Urbina's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Urbina is currently rated 2,150 in classical chess, 2,155 in rapid and 2,262 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,297 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Ricardo Urbina played?
Our database contains 175 games by Ricardo Urbina, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 49 draws, 59 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Urbina?
175 games by Ricardo Urbina 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.