Prepare against Sebastian Velasquez Vargas
Spain · World #100,517 classical · FIDE ID 54768977
When preparing against Sebastian Velasquez Vargas, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 113 games by Sebastian Velasquez Vargas, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Velasquez Vargas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Velasquez Vargas 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 | 1,728 | 1,778 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,797 | 1,810 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,565 | 1,614 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 45 | 12 | 56 | 39.8% |
| As White | 54 | 22 | 5 | 27 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 59 | 23 | 7 | 29 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Velasquez Vargas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Velasquez Vargas's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 90.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Vargas usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Vargas usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Vargas usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 93.5% | 62.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 88.9% | 34.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
Sebastian Velasquez Vargas's chess games
All 113 games by Sebastian Velasquez Vargas in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - 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: 45 wins, 12 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Emanuel-Marian Simion | 1,882 | Campeonato de Canarias 2026 | U16 | C41 |
| Apr 2026 | Adrian Mesa Regalado | 1,854 | Campeonato de Canarias 2026 | U16 | C70 |
| Apr 2026 | Erik Bujdoso | 1,660 | Campeonato de Canarias 2026 | U16 | B07 |
| Apr 2023 | Alejandro Gonzalez Estevez | 1,636 | chT-Tenerife Primera | C54 |
| Apr 2025 | Aaron Mayor Viera | 1,600 | 17th Montalvo Mem | E76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U10 | 2024 | 18 | 11 | 1,427 |
| chT-Tenerife Segunda | 2023 | 15 | 2 | 1,242 |
| ch-ESP U10 rapid | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,699 |
| ch-ESP U08 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,298 |
| 32nd Santa Cruz Christmas Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,430 |
| ch-Tenerife | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,422 |
| 17th Montalvo Mem | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,763 |
| chT-Tenerife Primera | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,625 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Velasquez Vargas's chess games?
113 games by Sebastian Velasquez Vargas, from Oct 2021 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 Sebastian Velasquez Vargas has played.
What does Sebastian Velasquez Vargas play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Sebastian Velasquez Vargas opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.e3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Velasquez Vargas answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Velasquez Vargas play as White?
As White, Sebastian Velasquez Vargas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Velasquez Vargas play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Velasquez Vargas most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Sebastian Velasquez Vargas's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Velasquez Vargas is currently rated 1,728 in classical chess, 1,797 in rapid and 1,565 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,778 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Sebastian Velasquez Vargas played?
Our database contains 113 games by Sebastian Velasquez Vargas, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 12 draws, 56 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Velasquez Vargas?
113 games by Sebastian Velasquez Vargas 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.