Prepare against Stefano Maldonado Gonzales
FM · Italy · World #5,818 classical · FIDE ID 28540778
When preparing against Stefano Maldonado Gonzales, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 170 games by Stefano Maldonado Gonzales, covering Nov 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Stefano Maldonado Gonzales's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefano Maldonado Gonzales 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 | 2,253 | 2,320 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,325 | 2,325 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,252 | 2,294 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 55 | 45 | 69 | 32.4% |
| As White | 78 | 26 | 19 | 33 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 92 | 29 | 26 | 36 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefano Maldonado Gonzales's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefano Maldonado Gonzales's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Gonzales usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Gonzales usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Gonzales usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 97.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 64.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 35.5% | 50.0% |
Stefano Maldonado Gonzales's chess games
All 170 games by Stefano Maldonado Gonzales in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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: 55 wins, 45 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/5/9 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Selim Citak | 2,416 | 26th Trieste Open | C60 |
| Dec 2025 | Francesco Bettalli | 2,388 | 14th Palmanova Open | B61 |
| Sep 2024 | Vid Dobrovoljc | 2,387 | 26th Trieste Open | B33 |
| Apr 2026 | Avinash Ramesh | 2,384 | 10th Semana Santa Open | C46 |
| Apr 2025 | Nicola Altini | 2,350 | 56th Italian Teams Master | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sardinia World Open A | 2025 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,271 |
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,212 |
| 53rd Torino Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,316 |
| Bassano del Grappa Vergani Cup | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,291 |
| 2nd Cattolica d'Estate Open A | 2022 | 8 | 2 | 2,025 |
| 15th Forni di Sopra Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,984 |
| 83rd ch-ITA Semi-Final | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,275 |
| 56th Italian Teams Master | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,397 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefano Maldonado Gonzales's chess games?
170 games by Stefano Maldonado Gonzales, from Nov 2019 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 Stefano Maldonado Gonzales has played.
What does Stefano Maldonado Gonzales play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Stefano Maldonado Gonzales opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefano Maldonado Gonzales answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games).
What openings does Stefano Maldonado Gonzales play as White?
As White, Stefano Maldonado Gonzales's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefano Maldonado Gonzales play as Black?
As Black, Stefano Maldonado Gonzales most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Stefano Maldonado Gonzales's FIDE rating?
Stefano Maldonado Gonzales is currently rated 2,253 in classical chess, 2,325 in rapid and 2,252 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Stefano Maldonado Gonzales played?
Our database contains 170 games by Stefano Maldonado Gonzales, covering Nov 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 45 draws, 69 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefano Maldonado Gonzales?
170 games by Stefano Maldonado Gonzales 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.