Prepare against Carlos Rafael Acosta
Argentina · World #73,351 classical · FIDE ID 189510
When preparing against Carlos Rafael Acosta, expect 1.c4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 44 games by Carlos Rafael Acosta, covering Jan 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Rafael Acosta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Rafael 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 | 1,810 | 1,810 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,855 | 1,855 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,793 | 1,809 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 17 | 7 | 20 | 38.6% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Rafael Acosta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Rafael Acosta's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 12 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 30.0% | 8.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 60% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Acosta usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Acosta usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Acosta usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 8.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Acosta usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Acosta usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Acosta usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Carlos Rafael Acosta's chess games
All 44 games by Carlos Rafael Acosta in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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: 17 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D79 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Carlos Adad | 2,184 | 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | A07 |
| Nov 2022 | Nicolas Francesco Pesuto | 1,956 | 2nd Santa Fe Litoral Open | D10 |
| Jul 2020 | Luis Alberto Bravo Hernandez | 1,955 | 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | D11 |
| Jul 2020 | Carlos A Hernandez Rendon | 1,838 | 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | B76 |
| Dec 2018 | Jorge Daniel Mengeon | 1,804 | ch-ARG sf Cup | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 18 | 8 | 1,882 |
| Santa Fe Anca Open 3rd | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,407 |
| Santa Fe IRT U2000 | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,510 |
| ch-ARG sf Cup | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,838 |
| 2nd Santa Fe Litoral Open | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,775 |
| ch-ARG SF Amateur SF 20 | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 2,308 |
| ch-ARG sf U2300 Reconquista 2nd | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1,889 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Rafael Acosta's chess games?
44 games by Carlos Rafael Acosta, from Jan 2019 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 Carlos Rafael Acosta has played.
What does Carlos Rafael Acosta play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Carlos Rafael Acosta opens with 1.c4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Rafael Acosta answers 1...c5 (92% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Carlos Rafael Acosta play as White?
As White, Carlos Rafael Acosta's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Rafael Acosta play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Rafael Acosta most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Carlos Rafael Acosta's FIDE rating?
Carlos Rafael Acosta is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess, 1,855 in rapid and 1,793 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,810 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Carlos Rafael Acosta played?
Our database contains 44 games by Carlos Rafael Acosta, covering Jan 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Rafael Acosta?
44 games by Carlos Rafael 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.