Prepare against Alejandro Needleman
IM · Argentina · World #7,456 classical · FIDE ID 100730
Our database contains 600 games by Alejandro Needleman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alejandro Needleman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alejandro Needleman 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 | 2,215 | 2,434 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,280 | 2,338 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,195 | 2,267 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 600 | 238 | 182 | 180 | 39.7% |
| As White | 301 | 124 | 95 | 82 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 299 | 114 | 87 | 98 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alejandro Needleman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alejandro Needleman's side.
First moves as White (301 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 189 | 62.8% | 55.3% |
| d4 | 47 | 15.6% | 57.4% |
| Nf3 | 46 | 15.3% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 16 | 5.3% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Needleman usually continues Nf3 (49.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Needleman usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Needleman usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Needleman usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Needleman usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Needleman usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 139 | 88.0% | 55.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 3.2% | 80.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 3.2% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.9% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 65.4% | 48.0% |
| c5 | 21 | 26.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Alejandro Needleman's chess games
All 600 games by Alejandro Needleman 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: 238 wins, 182 draws, 180 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 53 | 21/11/21 | 39.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Sicilian | 61 | 26/16/19 | 42.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 49 | 16/14/19 | 32.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 48 | 17/15/16 | 35.4% |
| A31 | English Opening | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 9/6/1 | 56.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/7/0 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1999 | Alejandro Hoffman | 2,547 | 30th Mar del Plata Open | B40 |
| Mar 2003 | Pawel Jaracz | 2,546 | Internet Section 14-B | B50 |
| Apr 2000 | Pablo Zarnicki | 2,498 | 31st Mar del Plata Open | B48 |
| Dec 2003 | Andres Rodriguez Vila | 2,498 | 02nd Pereyra Puebla Memorial | D20 |
| May 2007 | Yuri Gonzalez Vidal | 2,493 | 42nd Capablanca Memorial Open | A33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 66 | 26 | 2,169 |
| ch-ARG | 1992 | 27 | 11.5 | 2,341 |
| Mar del Plata Open | 2004 | 19 | 12 | 2,415 |
| ch-ARG sf | 2000 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,319 |
| ch-ARG U20 | 1983 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,381 |
| 3rd American Continental | 2005 | 11 | 6 | 2,281 |
| Pinamar ITT Lettieri | 2005 | 11 | 7 | 2,425 |
| ch-ARG Junior | 1984 | 11 | 5 | 2,216 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alejandro Needleman's chess games?
600 games by Alejandro Needleman, 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 Alejandro Needleman has played.
What does Alejandro Needleman play on the first move as White?
Across 301 games with White in our database, Alejandro Needleman opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alejandro Needleman answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Alejandro Needleman play as White?
As White, Alejandro Needleman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (53 games, 39.6% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 42.1% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 301 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alejandro Needleman play as Black?
As Black, Alejandro Needleman most often plays: Sicilian (61 games, 42.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (49 games, 32.7% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (48 games, 35.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 299 games.
What is Alejandro Needleman's FIDE rating?
Alejandro Needleman is currently rated 2,215 in classical chess, 2,280 in rapid and 2,195 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,434 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Alejandro Needleman played?
Our database contains 600 games by Alejandro Needleman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 238 wins, 182 draws, 180 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alejandro Needleman?
600 games by Alejandro Needleman 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.