Prepare against Samuel Alexander Hurtado
Panama · World #90,602 classical · FIDE ID 6604838
When preparing against Samuel Alexander Hurtado, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Samuel Alexander Hurtado, covering Jun 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Alexander Hurtado's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Alexander Hurtado 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 | 1,757 | 1,863 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,763 | 1,763 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,777 | 1,777 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 13 | 6 | 16 | 37.1% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Alexander Hurtado's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Alexander Hurtado's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (70% of these games) — Hurtado usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hurtado usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Hurtado usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Hurtado usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Hurtado usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Hurtado usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 60.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Samuel Alexander Hurtado's chess games
All 35 games by Samuel Alexander Hurtado in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Nicolas Alba | 1,972 | ch-Pan American U18 | D02 |
| Nov 2019 | Jesus Daniel Vargas Viscaino | 1,862 | ch-Pan American School U17 | C42 |
| Aug 2024 | Jesus David Lorduy Diaz | 1,839 | 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | E06 |
| Aug 2024 | Javier Martinez Quintero | 1,752 | 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | D46 |
| Nov 2019 | Claudia Alvarez | 1,403 | 1st Chorrera Valdez Memorial | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pan American School U17 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,682 |
| 9th ch-Iberoamerican | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,730 |
| 1st Chorrera Valdez Memorial | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,517 |
| ch-Pan American U18 | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,705 |
| 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,910 |
| Central America & Caribbean U16 | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,710 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Alexander Hurtado's chess games?
35 games by Samuel Alexander Hurtado, from Jun 2017 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 Samuel Alexander Hurtado has played.
What does Samuel Alexander Hurtado play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Samuel Alexander Hurtado opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Alexander Hurtado answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Samuel Alexander Hurtado play as White?
As White, Samuel Alexander Hurtado's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Alexander Hurtado play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Alexander Hurtado most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Samuel Alexander Hurtado's FIDE rating?
Samuel Alexander Hurtado is currently rated 1,757 in classical chess, 1,763 in rapid and 1,777 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,863 (May 2024).
How many games has Samuel Alexander Hurtado played?
Our database contains 35 games by Samuel Alexander Hurtado, covering Jun 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Alexander Hurtado?
35 games by Samuel Alexander Hurtado 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.