Prepare against Valentin Unhold
Argentina · World #5,317 classical · FIDE ID 189030
Our database contains 153 games by Valentin Unhold, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Valentin Unhold's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentin Unhold 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 | 2,264 | 2,278 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,118 | 2,118 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,139 | 2,139 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 69 | 47 | 37 | 45.1% |
| As White | 80 | 38 | 25 | 17 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 73 | 31 | 22 | 20 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentin Unhold's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentin Unhold's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 43.8% | 61.4% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 30.0% | 72.9% |
| c4 | 21 | 26.3% | 54.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Unhold usually continues c4 (73.7% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Unhold usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Unhold usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 72.9% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Unhold usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Unhold usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (8% of these games) — Unhold usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 41.7% | 56.7% |
| c5 | 14 | 38.9% | 46.4% |
| g6 | 4 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 33.3% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Valentin Unhold's chess games
All 153 games by Valentin Unhold in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 69 wins, 47 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Julian Villca | 2,391 | 32nd ProAm Copa Clarin Open | A14 |
| Jun 2024 | Cristian Dolezal | 2,383 | 99th ch-ARG sf | A36 |
| Mar 2024 | Lucas Coro | 2,316 | 53rd Mar Del Plata Open | C77 |
| Jun 2023 | Ariel Tokman | 2,306 | Buenos Aires Masters Open | A16 |
| Jun 2023 | Guillermo Llanos | 2,305 | Buenos Aires Masters Open | A33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gen Z Club Argentino de Ajedrez 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 22 | 16.5 | 2,159 |
| Buenos Aires Masters Open | 2024 | 16 | 12 | 2,286 |
| Gen Z Club Argentino de Ajedrez 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,229 |
| World Youth Open U18 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,125 |
| Vicente Lopez ProAm 100 Years Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,960 |
| Villa Martelli 90 Aanos | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,260 |
| 24th Buenos Aires Vicente Lopez | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,310 |
| 73rd Villa Ballester Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,097 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentin Unhold's chess games?
153 games by Valentin Unhold, from Dec 2018 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 Valentin Unhold has played.
What does Valentin Unhold play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Valentin Unhold opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentin Unhold answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Valentin Unhold play as White?
As White, Valentin Unhold's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 58.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentin Unhold play as Black?
As Black, Valentin Unhold most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Valentin Unhold's FIDE rating?
Valentin Unhold is currently rated 2,264 in classical chess, 2,118 in rapid and 2,139 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,278 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Valentin Unhold played?
Our database contains 153 games by Valentin Unhold, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 47 draws, 37 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentin Unhold?
153 games by Valentin Unhold 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.