Prepare against Damian Lima
Argentina · World #31,755 classical · FIDE ID 138428
Our database contains 60 games by Damian Lima, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Damian Lima's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damian Lima 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 | 1,975 | 2,010 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 1,986 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,988 | 1,988 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 26 | 11 | 23 | 43.3% |
| As White | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damian Lima's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damian Lima's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 66.7% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 20.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 13.3% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Lima usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Lima usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Lima usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Lima usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Lima usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 42.1% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 7 | 36.8% | 85.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 15.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Damian Lima's chess games
All 60 games by Damian Lima in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 26 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Diego De Marzi | 2,119 | Santa Rosa Open | B44 |
| Jul 2012 | Daniel Martinez | 2,007 | 86th ch-ARG | C00 |
| Jan 2017 | Rodrigo Morales Gonzalez | 1,989 | San Fernando U2000 | D30 |
| Oct 2012 | Hilton Vilarim De Souza Neto | 1,975 | Carvalho Memorial Open | B07 |
| Jul 2012 | Augusto Bianchi | 1,899 | 86th ch-ARG | A59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86th ch-ARG | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 1,799 |
| Neuquen U2200 Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,016 |
| Carvalho Memorial Open | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 1,777 |
| 7th Santa Rosa La Pampa Open | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 2,012 |
| La Pampa Open | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,922 |
| La Pampa Pico Cup | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 1,882 |
| 08 General Pico Open | 2021 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,954 |
| Santa Rosa Open | 2022 | 5 | 4 | 2,050 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damian Lima's chess games?
60 games by Damian Lima, from Aug 2012 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 Damian Lima has played.
What does Damian Lima play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Damian Lima opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damian Lima answers 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Damian Lima play as White?
As White, Damian Lima's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damian Lima play as Black?
As Black, Damian Lima most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Damian Lima's FIDE rating?
Damian Lima is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 1,988 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,010 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Damian Lima played?
Our database contains 60 games by Damian Lima, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damian Lima?
60 games by Damian Lima 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.