Prepare against Sergio Rago
CM · Argentina · World #12,683 classical · FIDE ID 104990
When preparing against Sergio Rago, expect 1.Nf3 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 64 games by Sergio Rago, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergio Rago's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergio Rago 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 | 2,132 | 2,291 | Jan 2007 |
| Blitz | 2,169 | 2,258 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 31.3% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 40 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergio Rago's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergio Rago's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 33.3% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Rago usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (30% of these games) — Rago usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Rago usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Rago usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Rago usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Rago usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 81.8% | 47.2% |
| d6 | 3 | 13.6% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 68.8% |
| f5 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Sergio Rago's chess games
All 64 games by Sergio Rago in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 20 wins, 24 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Alfredo Giaccio | 2,470 | chT-Buenos Aires FMDA | A49 |
| Jan 1997 | Cristian Dolezal | 2,325 | Torre Blanca Open | B08 |
| Jan 1996 | Jose Felix Campos | 2,305 | Buenos Aires TB | A12 |
| Jan 1998 | Martin Crosa Coll | 2,225 | Torre Blanca ITT | B31 |
| Oct 2006 | Gustavo Orozco | 2,172 | LNA Puma Cup | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires TB | 1996 | 10 | 3 | 2,159 |
| Torre Blanca ITT | 1998 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,253 |
| Torre Blanca Open | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,292 |
| chT-ARG | 2018 | 8 | 1 | 2,045 |
| LNA Puma Cup | 2006 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,403 |
| Buenos Aires Cup Open | 2013 | 6 | 5 | 2,272 |
| Buenos Aires Luis Bronstein Memorial | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,238 |
| Buenos Aires Intercoop 28th | 2002 | 2 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergio Rago's chess games?
64 games by Sergio Rago, from Apr 2003 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 Sergio Rago has played.
What does Sergio Rago play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Sergio Rago opens with 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergio Rago answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games).
What openings does Sergio Rago play as White?
As White, Sergio Rago's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergio Rago play as Black?
As Black, Sergio Rago most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Sergio Rago's FIDE rating?
Sergio Rago is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess and 2,169 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,291 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Sergio Rago played?
Our database contains 64 games by Sergio Rago, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 24 draws, 20 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergio Rago?
64 games by Sergio Rago 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.