Prepare against Valentin Heredia
Argentina · World #24,617 classical · FIDE ID 146641
When preparing against Valentin Heredia, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 123 games by Valentin Heredia, covering Oct 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Valentin Heredia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentin Heredia 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 | 2,021 | 2,157 | Nov 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,048 | 2,048 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 2,042 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 48 | 42 | 33 | 39.0% |
| As White | 65 | 27 | 25 | 13 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 58 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentin Heredia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentin Heredia's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 78.5% | 64.7% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 21.5% | 46.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Heredia usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Heredia usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Heredia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Heredia usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Heredia usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Heredia usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 48.5% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 15 | 45.5% | 53.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Valentin Heredia's chess games
All 123 games by Valentin Heredia in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - Oct 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: 48 wins, 42 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| E06 | Catalan | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Alejandro Needleman | 2,271 | 97th ch-ARG sf | A57 |
| Sep 2022 | Rene Garnier | 2,225 | 97th ch-ARG sf | E92 |
| Sep 2022 | Lucas Cumpe | 2,200 | 97th ch-ARG sf | B36 |
| Sep 2022 | Cristian Sanhueza | 2,168 | 97th ch-ARG sf | B38 |
| Sep 2022 | Mario Sepliarsky | 2,150 | 97th ch-ARG sf | A33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,020 |
| 98th ch-ARG sf | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,918 |
| 97th ch-ARG sf | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,389 |
| 27th ch-Pan American U12 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,581 |
| ch-ARG U12 m | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,622 |
| ch-ARG U12 sf | 2016 | 8 | 6 | 1,635 |
| 2nd Santa Fe Litoral Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,891 |
| La Pampa Open | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,914 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentin Heredia's chess games?
123 games by Valentin Heredia, from Oct 2015 to Oct 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 Valentin Heredia has played.
What does Valentin Heredia play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Valentin Heredia opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentin Heredia answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Valentin Heredia play as White?
As White, Valentin Heredia's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentin Heredia play as Black?
As Black, Valentin Heredia most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Valentin Heredia's FIDE rating?
Valentin Heredia is currently rated 2,021 in classical chess, 2,048 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Valentin Heredia played?
Our database contains 123 games by Valentin Heredia, covering Oct 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 42 draws, 33 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentin Heredia?
123 games by Valentin Heredia 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.