Prepare against Bien Cuaresma
United Kingdom · World #101,845 classical · FIDE ID 451681
When preparing against Bien Cuaresma, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 31 games by Bien Cuaresma, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bien Cuaresma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bien Cuaresma 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 | 1,724 | 1,749 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,658 | 1,785 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,593 | 1,713 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 4 | 15 | 38.7% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bien Cuaresma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bien Cuaresma's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 7 | 43.8% | 28.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 43.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 28.6% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Cuaresma usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Cuaresma usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — Cuaresma usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (29% of these games) — Cuaresma usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Cuaresma usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Cuaresma usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 75.0% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
Bien Cuaresma's chess games
All 31 games by Bien Cuaresma in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 12 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Thomas A Quilter | 2,162 | 34th ch-BCF rapidplay | B00 |
| Apr 2017 | Russell Robert Goodfellow | 1,864 | 13th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | A80 |
| Apr 2017 | Paul May | 1,770 | 13th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | A53 |
| Jul 2018 | Dona Strauss | 1,764 | ch-BCF Weekend Under 1825 105th | E93 |
| Sep 2023 | John Thackray | 1,745 | Hull 4NCL Open B | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4NCL Bradford U1700 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,556 |
| ch-BCF Weekend Under 1825 105th | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,841 |
| 13th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,839 |
| 2nd Wakefield 4NCL Major Open | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 952 |
| 8th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,394 |
| Wakefield 4NCL Open B 10th | 2016 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,531 |
| Hull 4NCL Open B | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,645 |
| 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open C | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,561 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bien Cuaresma's chess games?
31 games by Bien Cuaresma, from Oct 2016 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 Bien Cuaresma has played.
What does Bien Cuaresma play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Bien Cuaresma opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.f4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bien Cuaresma answers 1...d6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (50% of games).
What openings does Bien Cuaresma play as White?
As White, Bien Cuaresma's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Colle System (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bien Cuaresma play as Black?
As Black, Bien Cuaresma most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Rat Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Bien Cuaresma's FIDE rating?
Bien Cuaresma is currently rated 1,724 in classical chess, 1,658 in rapid and 1,593 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,749 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Bien Cuaresma played?
Our database contains 31 games by Bien Cuaresma, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bien Cuaresma?
31 games by Bien Cuaresma 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.