Prepare against Alejandro Genta
URY · World #16,051 classical · FIDE ID 3000532
When preparing against Alejandro Genta, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 291 games by Alejandro Genta, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alejandro Genta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alejandro Genta 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 | 2,095 | 2,161 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,085 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,968 | 2,094 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 291 | 123 | 72 | 96 | 42.3% |
| As White | 139 | 58 | 37 | 44 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 152 | 65 | 35 | 52 | 42.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alejandro Genta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alejandro Genta's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 105 | 75.5% | 58.1% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 15.1% | 54.8% |
| e4 | 6 | 4.3% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.6% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Genta usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Genta usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Genta usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Genta usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Genta usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Genta usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 71.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 15 | 20.5% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 79.6% | 62.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 12.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.1% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Alejandro Genta's chess games
All 291 games by Alejandro Genta 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: 123 wins, 72 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 12/1/2 | 80.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E07 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 32 | 11/6/15 | 34.4% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A24 | English Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E03 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Alejandro Hoffman | 2,377 | ch-URU 94th | E91 |
| Apr 2010 | Manuel Larrea | 2,333 | 4th Colonia | E76 |
| Nov 2011 | Daniel Izquierdo | 2,277 | Latin Cup | E18 |
| Mar 2024 | Claudio Coppola | 2,271 | ch-URU 94th | D00 |
| Jun 2018 | Antouan El Ters | 2,203 | ch-URU Seniors 50 | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU sf | 2024 | 61 | 33 | 2,008 |
| ch-URU | 2000 | 21 | 5.5 | 2,063 |
| ch-URU 94th | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,215 |
| 3rd Asuncion Roggio Cup-C | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,152 |
| 1st Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,960 |
| 1st Salto | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,218 |
| Latin Cup | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,197 |
| ch-URU prel-B | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,144 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alejandro Genta's chess games?
291 games by Alejandro Genta, 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 Genta has played.
What does Alejandro Genta play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Alejandro Genta opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alejandro Genta answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Alejandro Genta play as White?
As White, Alejandro Genta's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 80.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alejandro Genta play as Black?
As Black, Alejandro Genta most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 152 games.
What is Alejandro Genta's FIDE rating?
Alejandro Genta is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid and 1,968 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Alejandro Genta played?
Our database contains 291 games by Alejandro Genta, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 72 draws, 96 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alejandro Genta?
291 games by Alejandro Genta 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.