Prepare against Carlos Vargas Drechsler
Spain · World #62,360 classical · FIDE ID 2215993
Our database contains 642 games by Carlos Vargas Drechsler, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Vargas Drechsler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Vargas Drechsler 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 | 1,847 | 2,021 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,954 | 1,971 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 1,961 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 642 | 240 | 144 | 258 | 37.4% |
| As White | 326 | 129 | 81 | 116 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 316 | 111 | 63 | 142 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Vargas Drechsler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Vargas Drechsler's side.
First moves as White (326 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 177 | 54.3% | 53.4% |
| d4 | 126 | 38.7% | 51.2% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.1% | 42.9% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Drechsler usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Drechsler usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Drechsler usually continues d4 (56.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Drechsler usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Drechsler usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Drechsler usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 123 | 74.1% | 47.2% |
| c6 | 13 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 7.2% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 7 | 4.2% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.0% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 43.0% | 41.3% |
| Nf6 | 32 | 34.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 15 | 16.1% | 56.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Carlos Vargas Drechsler's chess games
All 642 games by Carlos Vargas Drechsler in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 240 wins, 144 draws, 258 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 9/4/14 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 22 | 12/2/8 | 54.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 22 | 7/6/9 | 31.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Felipe Porras Mateo | 2,449 | Martorell Open 23rd | E61 |
| Aug 2016 | Javier Rodriguez Gonzalez | 2,306 | La Pobla de Lillet Open 26th | C34 |
| Jan 1997 | Ibon Martin Echeandia | 2,235 | Barcelona Forum-B | A25 |
| Oct 2015 | Carlos Martin Garcia | 2,226 | 1st Barcelona Puig Open | C45 |
| Jan 2014 | Miquel Tebar Ramon | 2,190 | 16th Barcelona Tres Peons Open | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona La Lira Open | 1996 | 14 | 7 | 2,094 |
| ch-Catalunya | 2007 | 13 | 5 | 1,949 |
| 16th Barcelona Tres Peons Open | 2015 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,924 |
| Barcelona Tres Peons Open | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,215 |
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,821 |
| 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2018 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,032 |
| Barcelona Forum-B | 1997 | 9 | 7 | 2,427 |
| 19th Barcelona Paredes Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,983 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Vargas Drechsler's chess games?
642 games by Carlos Vargas Drechsler, from Apr 2003 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 Carlos Vargas Drechsler has played.
What does Carlos Vargas Drechsler play on the first move as White?
Across 326 games with White in our database, Carlos Vargas Drechsler opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Vargas Drechsler answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games).
What openings does Carlos Vargas Drechsler play as White?
As White, Carlos Vargas Drechsler's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Catalan (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 326 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Vargas Drechsler play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Vargas Drechsler most often plays: Italian Game (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 316 games.
What is Carlos Vargas Drechsler's FIDE rating?
Carlos Vargas Drechsler is currently rated 1,847 in classical chess, 1,954 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Carlos Vargas Drechsler played?
Our database contains 642 games by Carlos Vargas Drechsler, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 240 wins, 144 draws, 258 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Vargas Drechsler?
642 games by Carlos Vargas Drechsler 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.