Prepare against Walter Montero
Argentina · World #57,322 classical · FIDE ID 110140
Our database contains 83 games by Walter Montero, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Walter Montero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Walter Montero 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 | 1,865 | 2,060 | Jan 2006 |
| Blitz | 1,859 | 1,908 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 25 | 15 | 43 | 30.1% |
| As White | 42 | 13 | 9 | 20 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 41 | 12 | 6 | 23 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Walter Montero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Walter Montero's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 45.2% | 42.1% |
| e4 | 14 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 6 | 14.3% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 42.1% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Montero usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Montero usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Montero usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Montero usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Montero usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Montero usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 41.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 29.2% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Walter Montero's chess games
All 83 games by Walter Montero 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: 25 wins, 15 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2001 | Gustavo Albarran | 2,255 | Torre Blanca Copa de Campeones | A11 |
| Jan 1999 | Gaston Carlos Andretta | 2,223 | Torre Blanca Open | A03 |
| Dec 2000 | Alejandro Nogues | 2,220 | ch-Torre Blanca Superior | E91 |
| Jan 1999 | Hernan Flamhum | 2,170 | Torre Blanca Open | A07 |
| Dec 2000 | Gabriel Mazziotti Irigoyen | 2,169 | ch-Torre Blanca Superior | D52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torre Blanca Copa de Campeones | 2002 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,045 |
| Torre Blanca IRT B | 2002 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,894 |
| Torre Blanca Open | 1999 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,106 |
| ch-Torre Blanca Superior | 2000 | 8 | 4 | 2,193 |
| Nueve de Julio IRT-2 | 2000 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,130 |
| ch-Torre Blanca | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,257 |
| Buenos Aires TB Superior | 1998 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,905 |
| chT-Intercorp | 2001 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Walter Montero's chess games?
83 games by Walter Montero, 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 Walter Montero has played.
What does Walter Montero play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Walter Montero opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.f4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Walter Montero answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...b6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Walter Montero play as White?
As White, Walter Montero's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Walter Montero play as Black?
As Black, Walter Montero most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Walter Montero's FIDE rating?
Walter Montero is currently rated 1,865 in classical chess and 1,859 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Walter Montero played?
Our database contains 83 games by Walter Montero, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 15 draws, 43 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Walter Montero?
83 games by Walter Montero 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.