Prepare against Yahir de Armas
URY · World #88,319 classical · FIDE ID 3015270
When preparing against Yahir de Armas, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Yahir de Armas, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yahir de Armas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yahir de Armas 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 | 1,763 | 1,763 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,821 | 1,921 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,658 | 1,673 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 15 | 4 | 23 | 35.7% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yahir de Armas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yahir de Armas's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 52.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Armas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Armas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Armas usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 6.3% |
Yahir de Armas's chess games
All 42 games by Yahir de Armas in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - 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: 15 wins, 4 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Leon Cardarelli | 1,948 | Campeonato Uruguayo Sub 20 2026 | B00 |
| Feb 2026 | Mauro Melani | 1,891 | 9th Montevideo Open | B78 |
| Jan 2026 | Agustin Volpe | 1,879 | 9th Montevideo Open | B32 |
| Feb 2025 | Sebastian Dominguez | 1,708 | 8th Montevideo Open 2025 | B15 |
| Feb 2025 | Juan Ignacio Urruty | 1,687 | 8th Montevideo Open 2025 | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Montevideo Open 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 1,601 |
| 9th Montevideo Open | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,929 |
| ch-URU U20 | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,683 |
| Campeonato Uruguayo Sub 20 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,918 |
| Montevideo U1700 Open | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,338 |
| chT3-URU | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,522 |
| ch-Pan American U16 | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1,457 |
| Campeonato Uruguayo 2026 | Rápidas | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,747 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yahir de Armas's chess games?
42 games by Yahir de Armas, from Jan 2022 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 Yahir de Armas has played.
What does Yahir de Armas play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Yahir de Armas opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yahir de Armas answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yahir de Armas play as White?
As White, Yahir de Armas's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yahir de Armas play as Black?
As Black, Yahir de Armas most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Yahir de Armas's FIDE rating?
Yahir de Armas is currently rated 1,763 in classical chess, 1,821 in rapid and 1,658 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,763 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Yahir de Armas played?
Our database contains 42 games by Yahir de Armas, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 4 draws, 23 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yahir de Armas?
42 games by Yahir de Armas 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.