Prepare against Bernardo Cesar Maestre
IM · Spain · World #2,080 classical · FIDE ID 24542547
When preparing against Bernardo Cesar Maestre, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 489 games by Bernardo Cesar Maestre, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Bernardo Cesar Maestre's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernardo Cesar Maestre 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 | 2,380 | 2,414 | Sep 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,390 | 2,390 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,315 | 2,315 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 489 | 189 | 146 | 153 | 38.7% |
| As White | 241 | 106 | 71 | 63 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 248 | 83 | 75 | 90 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernardo Cesar Maestre's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernardo Cesar Maestre's side.
First moves as White (241 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 208 | 86.3% | 58.4% |
| d4 | 18 | 7.5% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 10 | 4.1% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 58.4% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Maestre usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Maestre usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Maestre usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Maestre usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Maestre usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Maestre usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 103 | 79.2% | 53.9% |
| e5 | 19 | 14.6% | 47.4% |
| c6 | 7 | 5.4% | 14.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 75.0% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 16 | 21.1% | 46.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Bernardo Cesar Maestre's chess games
All 489 games by Bernardo Cesar Maestre in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 189 wins, 146 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 27 | 11/5/11 | 40.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 52 | 19/14/19 | 36.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 14 | 2/10/2 | 14.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,782 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Jun 2024 | Alexei Shirov | 2,660 | Dos Hermanas Rapid 36th | B90 |
| Jul 2023 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,619 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Feb 2024 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | B51 |
| Dec 2024 | Manuel Perez Candelario | 2,576 | 89th ch-ESP | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 87 | 31.5 | 2,202 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2023 | 36 | 26 | 2,257 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2021 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,025 |
| Wch U18 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,362 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,339 |
| ch-ESP Rapid | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,213 |
| Casabermeja | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,388 |
| 88th ch-ESP | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,271 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernardo Cesar Maestre's chess games?
489 games by Bernardo Cesar Maestre, from Aug 2015 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 Bernardo Cesar Maestre has played.
What does Bernardo Cesar Maestre play on the first move as White?
Across 241 games with White in our database, Bernardo Cesar Maestre opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernardo Cesar Maestre answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Bernardo Cesar Maestre play as White?
As White, Bernardo Cesar Maestre's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 241 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernardo Cesar Maestre play as Black?
As Black, Bernardo Cesar Maestre most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (52 games, 36.5% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 248 games.
What is Bernardo Cesar Maestre's FIDE rating?
Bernardo Cesar Maestre is currently rated 2,380 in classical chess, 2,390 in rapid and 2,315 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,414 (Sep 2023).
How many games has Bernardo Cesar Maestre played?
Our database contains 489 games by Bernardo Cesar Maestre, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 189 wins, 146 draws, 153 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernardo Cesar Maestre?
489 games by Bernardo Cesar Maestre 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.