Prepare against Bernal Gonzalez Acosta
GM · CRI · World #979 classical · FIDE ID 6500170
Our database contains 674 games by Bernal Gonzalez Acosta, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernal Gonzalez Acosta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernal Gonzalez Acosta 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 | 2,453 | 2,502 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,399 | 2,452 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,441 | 2,476 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 674 | 335 | 216 | 123 | 49.7% |
| As White | 331 | 183 | 97 | 51 | 55.3% |
| As Black | 343 | 152 | 119 | 72 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernal Gonzalez Acosta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernal Gonzalez Acosta's side.
First moves as White (331 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 110 | 33.2% | 68.6% |
| d4 | 100 | 30.2% | 67.0% |
| f4 | 82 | 24.8% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 8.8% | 74.1% |
| c4 | 10 | 3.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 68.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Acosta usually continues Nc3 (62.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Acosta usually continues Nf3 (73.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Acosta usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 67.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Acosta usually continues c4 (61.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Acosta usually continues c4 (70.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Acosta usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 126 | 81.8% | 64.7% |
| c6 | 17 | 11.0% | 61.8% |
| d6 | 6 | 3.9% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.9% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 44 | 37.0% | 63.6% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 26.1% | 61.3% |
| f5 | 23 | 19.3% | 63.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 10.1% | 70.8% |
| d6 | 7 | 5.9% | 85.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Bernal Gonzalez Acosta's chess games
All 674 games by Bernal Gonzalez Acosta 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: 335 wins, 216 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 82 | 52/19/11 | 63.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 41 | 22/12/7 | 53.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 32 | 15/9/8 | 46.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 19 | 12/5/2 | 63.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 8/5/0 | 61.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 49 | 24/16/9 | 49.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 44 | 18/14/12 | 40.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 14/9/5 | 50.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 27 | 12/9/6 | 44.4% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Emanuel Berg | 2,623 | Olympiad-38 | C45 |
| Jul 2014 | Jorge Cori | 2,549 | 5th Iberoamerican-ch | D94 |
| Apr 2012 | Oscar De La Riva Aguado | 2,545 | ch-Iberoamerican fin-B 4th | A87 |
| Aug 2014 | Rodrigo Rafael Vasquez Schroder | 2,533 | Olympiad-41 | A50 |
| Nov 2013 | Yuri Gonzalez Vidal | 2,523 | 3rd Panama Open | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRI | 2011 | 120 | 93 | 2,433 |
| San Jose zt 2.3 | 2013 | 17 | 8 | 2,382 |
| chT-CRI | 2012 | 16 | 12 | 2,408 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 14 | 7 | 2,329 |
| 08th Guillermo Garcia Memorial A | 2000 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,455 |
| Santo Domingo zt 2.3 | 2007 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,388 |
| Capablanca Memorial B | 1993 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,308 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 13 | 7 | 2,443 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Leonardo Valdes Romero (29 games) · Alexis Murillo Tsijli (19 games) · Sergio Minero Pineda (18 games) · Mauricio Arias Santana (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernal Gonzalez Acosta's chess games?
674 games by Bernal Gonzalez Acosta, 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 Bernal Gonzalez Acosta has played.
What does Bernal Gonzalez Acosta play on the first move as White?
Across 331 games with White in our database, Bernal Gonzalez Acosta opens with 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.f4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernal Gonzalez Acosta answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games).
What openings does Bernal Gonzalez Acosta play as White?
As White, Bernal Gonzalez Acosta's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (82 games, 63.4% win rate); Catalan (41 games, 53.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (32 games, 46.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 331 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernal Gonzalez Acosta play as Black?
As Black, Bernal Gonzalez Acosta most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (49 games, 49.0% win rate); Slav Defense (44 games, 40.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (28 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 343 games.
What is Bernal Gonzalez Acosta's FIDE rating?
Bernal Gonzalez Acosta is currently rated 2,453 in classical chess, 2,399 in rapid and 2,441 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,502 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Bernal Gonzalez Acosta played?
Our database contains 674 games by Bernal Gonzalez Acosta, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 335 wins, 216 draws, 123 losses (49.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernal Gonzalez Acosta?
674 games by Bernal Gonzalez Acosta 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.