Prepare against Cristian Elman
Argentina · World #32,685 classical · FIDE ID 114910
Our database contains 154 games by Cristian Elman, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cristian Elman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cristian Elman 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 | 1,970 | 2,254 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,047 | 2,066 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,000 | 2,119 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 55 | 46 | 53 | 35.7% |
| As White | 80 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 74 | 28 | 19 | 27 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cristian Elman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cristian Elman's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 100.0% | 50.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Elman usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Elman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Elman usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 83.3% | 52.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 16.7% | 90.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Cristian Elman's chess games
All 154 games by Cristian Elman in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 55 wins, 46 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Daniel Mieles Palau | 2,352 | Buenos Aires Szmetan Giardelli Open | A36 |
| Dec 2018 | Ricardo Costianosky | 2,248 | Buenos Aires Szmetan Giardelli Open | A48 |
| Dec 2018 | Emiliano Cuberli | 2,215 | Buenos Aires Szmetan Giardelli Open | C96 |
| Dec 2018 | Carlos Bielicki | 2,194 | Buenos Aires Szmetan Giardelli Open | C92 |
| Apr 2015 | Horacio Olivera | 2,140 | Buenos Aires 110 Years Argentino CC | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires Masters Open | 2024 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,896 |
| Buenos Aires CC Argentino | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,110 |
| Paraguay Gran Prix U2300 07 | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,082 |
| Buenos Aires Szmetan Giardelli Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,308 |
| 92nd ch-ARG sf | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,945 |
| 4th Buenos Aires Bolivar Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,158 |
| Paraguay Gran Prix U2300 08 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,097 |
| 93rd ch-ARG sf | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,994 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cristian Elman's chess games?
154 games by Cristian Elman, from Jul 2004 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 Cristian Elman has played.
What does Cristian Elman play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Cristian Elman opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cristian Elman answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Cristian Elman play as White?
As White, Cristian Elman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cristian Elman play as Black?
As Black, Cristian Elman most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Cristian Elman's FIDE rating?
Cristian Elman is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 2,047 in rapid and 2,000 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,254 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Cristian Elman played?
Our database contains 154 games by Cristian Elman, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 46 draws, 53 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cristian Elman?
154 games by Cristian Elman 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.