Prepare against Alejandro Bauza
FM · URY · World #15,392 classical · FIDE ID 3000060
When preparing against Alejandro Bauza, expect 1.Nf3 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 587 games by Alejandro Bauza, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alejandro Bauza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alejandro Bauza 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 | 2,102 | 2,235 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,050 | 2,122 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,997 | 2,090 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 587 | 248 | 176 | 163 | 42.2% |
| As White | 289 | 130 | 90 | 69 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 298 | 118 | 86 | 94 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alejandro Bauza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alejandro Bauza's side.
First moves as White (289 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 220 | 76.1% | 61.8% |
| e4 | 38 | 13.1% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 20 | 6.9% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 76% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Bauza usually continues g3 (63.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Bauza usually continues g3 (55.4% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Bauza usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Bauza usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bauza usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Bauza usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 60 | 35.7% | 55.8% |
| e6 | 56 | 33.3% | 55.4% |
| d6 | 28 | 16.7% | 55.4% |
| c5 | 10 | 6.0% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 2.4% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 55.6% | 51.1% |
| d5 | 24 | 29.6% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Alejandro Bauza's chess games
All 587 games by Alejandro Bauza in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 248 wins, 176 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 101 | 47/33/21 | 46.5% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 42 | 20/11/11 | 47.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 9/8/8 | 36.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Ziaur Rahman | 2,509 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | A46 |
| Jan 1995 | Facundo Quiroga | 2,440 | Santiago zt | A07 |
| Mar 1982 | Roberto Debarnot | 2,425 | Moron Zonal | C04 |
| Mar 2009 | Dagur Arngrimsson | 2,404 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | B34 |
| Jan 1994 | Diego Del Rey | 2,400 | Montevideo | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU | 2007 | 199 | 121 | 2,333 |
| Moron Zonal | 1982 | 15 | 2.5 | 2,176 |
| Olympiad-25 | 1982 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,270 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | 2009 | 12 | 6 | 2,221 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-D | 2009 | 12 | 7 | 2,207 |
| Santiago zt | 1995 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,360 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,420 |
| Montevideo ITT | 1992 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,295 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Bernardo Roselli Mailhe (18 games) · Daniel Izquierdo (16 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alejandro Bauza's chess games?
587 games by Alejandro Bauza, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Alejandro Bauza has played.
What does Alejandro Bauza play on the first move as White?
Across 289 games with White in our database, Alejandro Bauza opens with 1.Nf3 (76% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alejandro Bauza answers 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Alejandro Bauza play as White?
As White, Alejandro Bauza's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (101 games, 46.5% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (42 games, 47.6% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 289 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alejandro Bauza play as Black?
As Black, Alejandro Bauza most often plays: Pirc Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 298 games.
What is Alejandro Bauza's FIDE rating?
Alejandro Bauza is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess, 2,050 in rapid and 1,997 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,235 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Alejandro Bauza played?
Our database contains 587 games by Alejandro Bauza, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 248 wins, 176 draws, 163 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alejandro Bauza?
587 games by Alejandro Bauza 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.