Prepare against Carlos Cranbourne
FM · Argentina · World #13,239 classical · FIDE ID 101060
Our database contains 105 games by Carlos Cranbourne, covering Jan 2026 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Cranbourne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Cranbourne 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 | 2,125 | 2,125 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 34 | 50 | 21 | 32.4% |
| As White | 50 | 24 | 20 | 6 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 55 | 10 | 30 | 15 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Cranbourne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Cranbourne's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 86.0% | 65.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 65.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Cranbourne usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Cranbourne usually continues d4 (81.3% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Cranbourne usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Cranbourne usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Cranbourne usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Cranbourne usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 76.2% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 90.0% | 47.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Carlos Cranbourne's chess games
All 105 games by Carlos Cranbourne in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2026 - 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: 34 wins, 50 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Georgy Timoshenko | 2,475 | Buenos Aires GP | C18 |
| May 2026 | Ticona Rocabado,Licael Roderick | 2,426 | 4th Buenos Aires Open | C11 |
| Jan 1992 | Diego Del Rey | 2,270 | Buenos Aires Najdorf qual | B22 |
| Jan 1992 | Martin Olivieri | 2,210 | Buenos Aires FMDA Open A | C21 |
| Jan 2000 | Daniel Papadopulos | 2,205 | chT-ARG | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires FMDA Open A | 1992 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,383 |
| Buenos Aires Najdorf qual | 1992 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,272 |
| Acasusso Valle Open | 1991 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,249 |
| ch-Pan American Seniors 65 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,080 |
| 79th ch-ARG | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,133 |
| Buenos Aires Traffic Open | 1992 | 7 | 4 | 2,267 |
| ch-ARG Seniors 65 | 2021 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,131 |
| Buenos Aires GP | 1991 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,675 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Cranbourne's chess games?
105 games by Carlos Cranbourne, from Jan 2026 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 Carlos Cranbourne has played.
What does Carlos Cranbourne play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Carlos Cranbourne opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Cranbourne answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Carlos Cranbourne play as White?
As White, Carlos Cranbourne's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Cranbourne play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Cranbourne most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Carlos Cranbourne's FIDE rating?
Carlos Cranbourne is currently rated 2,125 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Carlos Cranbourne played?
Our database contains 105 games by Carlos Cranbourne, covering Jan 2026 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 50 draws, 21 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Cranbourne?
105 games by Carlos Cranbourne 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.